Patient Education
Superior Education
We believe the key to better outcomes is a commitment to superior education for you and your family. Knowing what to expect each step of the way goes a long way toward reducing stress and anxiety and preparing you for as smooth a recovery as possible. Our comprehensive approach includes:
- Community outreach seminars
- Informative pre-op class for patients and family
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Guidebook - SPHP
- Hip Replacement Guidebook - St. Peter's Hospital
- Hip Replacement Guidebook - Samaritan Hospital
- Knee Replacement Guidebook - St. Peter's Hospital
- Knee Replacement Guidebook - Samaritan Hospital
- Shoulder Guidebook
- Orthopedic Patient Discharge Planning Information - Please complete this form and bring it with you to the hospital on the day of your surgery.
- Daily newsletters while in the hospital
Educational Videos
St. Peter's Hospital
This video will help prepare you for your total knee or total hip replacement procedure at St. Peter's Hospital.
Samaritan Hospital
This video will educate patients and their caregivers about total knee and hip replacements at Samaritan Hospital.
Samaritan Hospital
This video will educate patients and their caregivers about ankle surgery at St. Peter's Health Partners