WHAT'S HAPPENED
Dosher Launches Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery for Total Knee Replacements
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Dosher Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in the region to utilize robotic arm assisted surgery for total knee replacements. This advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee replacements are performed. Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase 189% by 2030, yet studies have shown that approximately 20% of patients are dissatisfied after their conventional surgery. Through CT-based 3D modeling of bone anatomy, Dosher’s surgeon can now use the Mako SmartRobotics™ System to create a personalized surgical plan based on a patient’s unique anatomy and to virtually modify the surgical plan intraoperatively as needed. In clinical studies, Mako SmartRobotics™ Total Knee demonstrated the potential for patients to experience less pain, less need for opiate analgesics, less need for inpatient physical therapy, reduction in length of hospital stay, improved knee flexion and soft tissue protection in comparison to manual techniques.
Shallotte ABC Store Ribbon Cutting Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new ABC store of Shallotte on March 10. The new location of the Shallotte ABC Store is 715 Main Street.
Makai Brewing Holds Multi-Family Yard Sale On March 28 Makai Brewing Company hosted a Spring Cleaning Multi-Family Yard Sale. Nana’s Main Ingredient served up delicious grub that went great with cold beer from Makai Brewing. They hope to do it again soon.
Habitat for Humanity Holds Wall Blessing Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity held its first wall blessing of 2021 on March 4 at Beth Hewett’s home at 4473 Pinewood Village Drive. The wall blessing ceremony is an opportunity to write well wishes to the homeowner on the frame of the home before it was covered with drywall. The messages will forever surround Beth with support. Since then, Habitat has broken ground on the fourth home of the season.
Calabash Elks Donate to Brunswick Family Assistance
Wine, Women & Chocolate is a Success
Brunsco Has It! Business Expo Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce held its Brunsco Has It! Business Expo on April 10 at Silver Coast Wintery in Ocean Isle Beach. Local businesses provided information about goods and services all in one place. This event is always free to attend, and both vendors and attendees practiced COVID practices.
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Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce’s Wine, Women & Chocolate event took place on March 8 at Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle Beach. The chamber sold a limited number of tickets to allow everyone space to spread out including on the outdoor patio with lighting provided by Prestige Outdoor Lighting and Audio. The event offered raffle baskets filled with wares from local shops including a staycation at the Sunset Inn, a healthy and clean basket, a yard work basket and more. Attendees were able to see the newest fashions from area boutiques, sip great wine and nibble appetizers and chocolate. Tickets were only $35. Look to support this event next year.
The Veteran’s Affairs Committee (VAC) of Calabash Elks Lodge 2679 recently donated $4,100 to Brunswick Family Assistance (BFA), to help fund assistance provided to Veterans in Brunswick County. VAC donations in the past four years to the BFA Veterans Fund now total more than $18,000. BFA will use the funds to help resident veterans needing assistance with rent, utilities, food supplies, home maintenance and similar emergency expenses. Brunswick Family Assistance (BFA), headquartered in Shallotte with a new location in Leland, is dedicated to improving the lives of families, veterans and individuals in crisis in Brunswick County by providing emergency assistance and educational and skills Summer 2021
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