Did you know that helmets aren't designed to prevent concussions? They're designed to prevent skull fractures and bleeding. How athletes tackle is very important to concussion prevention. Learn more from this report on KMTR-16 that features Dr. Michael Koester.

Slocum Center is installing new digital x-ray equipment, and its current equipment will be donated to the Shinschicho Mother and Child Clinic in Ethiopia. It will ship later this year. The clinic's director was in town to visit Holt International, and stopped by Slocum to see the eqiupment. KVAL was there to report on his tour.

DePuy Orthopaedics has issued a voluntary recall of its ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System and DePuy ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System.  Slocum Orthopedics physicians have not used these systems in our patients.  If you underwent a hip replacement with a Slocum physician, this recall does not affect your implant.

New rules to protect high school athletes from head injuries. Dr. Michael Koester .