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Welcome!

Through the COE program, members have access to total hip and knee replacements. The COE has been thoughtfully and specifically designed to offer exceptional care and value, the very best outcome, an outstanding patient experience all with a simplified financial process in which the patient only receives one bill.

As a member on the University of Evansville health plan, if you choose to utilize the Christ Hospital Center of Excellence program for your knee or hip replacement procedure your deductible will be waived for this procedure.

From your very first phone call to your final physician visit, our team works together to ensure you receive seamless care and a patient experience that is the very best in the country.

Contact Our Joint Care Nurse Navigator

513-557-4882Email

Contact Our Spine Care Nurse Navigator

513-557-4881

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Why Choose the Joint & Spine Center

An Exceptional Patient Experience

The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center believes family and friends are an important part of every patient's healing process and we are committed to a patient- and family-centered care philosophy. As part of this commitment, we have eliminated visiting hours and encourage loved ones to stay and to participate in care along with the patient, nursing staff and physicians. To make this easier, we even allow a loved-one to stay in the room over night, should they prefer to.

And this philosophy is working - patient satisfaction among our joint and spine patients consistently scores in the top 5-8% of the nation according to Press Ganey, the nation's leading patient satisfaction surveyor.

Comfortable, all private rooms with individual control of pillow top, curtains, heating/cooling, lighting and abundant space for family member and visitors
Wider doorways and larger bathrooms to accommodate postsurgical and disabled patients
Stunning views of downtown Cincinnati and beyond
Outdoor spaces and rooftop gardens for respite and rehabilitation
Patient care and public areas with plentiful natural light
Patient interactive educational TV
Personalized dining services

Advanced Technologies

In order to enhance patient experience, the new center features the finest, most up-to-date, state-of-the-art technologies including:

Digital imaging equipment
Computer-assisted surgery devices; robotic- and navigation-assisted surgery
Surgical suites and instruments
Card-swipe technology to securely move patients through the facility from admission to discharge
Patient registration and follow-up appointment scheduling kiosks
Fully-integrated electronic medical record system
Digitized records of room numbers, appointments, etc., for easy patient care tracking
Rehabilitation, conference and training facilities

Exceptional Outcomes

The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center's world-class team has an established track record of excellent surgical outcomes in both joint replacement and spine care.

Operating room technology that allows surgeons to use the most advanced surgical techniques
Advanced post-operative pain control so effective it may eliminate the use of narcotic medications in some cases
Nursing staff specialized in caring for joint and spine patients
Rehabilitation staff who are experts in maximizing recovery after spine surgery or joint replacement
Excellent length-of-stay results to get you up, out of the hospital and on the road to recovery faster
Dedicated nurse navigators available to guide you through every step of the process
Coordination of in-home rehabilitation should that be deemed necessary by your physician

An Exceptional Facility

The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center is first of its kind in the region — and one of only a few in the nation — to provide comprehensive, evidence-based joint and spine care, education and clinical outcomes research in one dynamic facility.

All private rooms with a comfortable space for family and visitors, including the ability for a loved one to stay overnight in the patient's room
Patient control of curtains, heating/cooling, lighting, television and bed - all with a push of a button
Wider doorways and larger bathrooms to accommodate post-surgical and disabled patients
Stunning views of Downtown Cincinnati and beyond
Outdoor spaces and rooftop gardens for patients and visitors
Comfortable, spacious and elegant patient rooms
Patient care and public areas with abundant natural light
Patient interactive educational TV
Personalized dining service, similar to room service, for patients

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Nurse Navigator

Our dedicated Joint Care Nurse Navigator is here for you every step of the way. Whether you are considering surgery and have questions about The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center or have a question after your joint replacement is complete, you can be confident in knowing you have a consistent, dependable point of contact to help guide you.

Our Joint Care Nurse Navigator is:

Karen S Gillespie RN, BSN, ONC
2139 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-557-4882 Office
513-557-4888 Fax

JointCare@TheChristHospital.com or Karen.Gillespie@TheChristHospital.com

Information Available Through the Joint Care Nurse Navigator

The Nurse Navigator is available to answer nearly all of your questions related to your joint replacement surgery. Common information she can discuss with you includes:

Guidance on the orthopaedic physician that is right for you
What to expect before and after your procedure
Preparing for your appointment with the physician, including imaging and test results to bring
Help with parking and directions
Travel and Accommodations recommendations

Learn More About Karen Gillespie

Karen Gillespie has been an orthopaedic nurse for more than 28 years, holding roles as a staff nurse, assistant manager and case manager. After graduating from The Christ Hospital School of Nursing, she went on to receive her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Xavier University in 1991 and Orthopaedic Nurse certification in 1994. She currently serves as the Treasurer of the Greater Cincinnati Area Chapter of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses and is active with the Arthritis Foundation as a committee member for the Jingle Bell Run.

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Directions & Parking

How Do I Get to The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center?

The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center address is 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219. Your joint replacement procedure will take place in the Joint & Spine Center.

Parking

The Christ Hospital offers a number of free, convenient parking options. For easiest access to the Joint & Spine Center, we recommend parking in P1 garage, P2 parking lot or Medical Office Building Valet. To get to either P1 or P2, turn off of Auburn Avenue onto Huntington Place or Mason Street. To get to Medical Office Building Valet, turn off of Auburn Avenue onto Mason Street.

In addition to P1, P2 and Medical Office Building Valet, The Christ Hospital also offers parking in the P3 parking garage and Valet located at our Heart Center Entrance.

ACCESS:

Turn from Auburn Avenue onto Huntington Place or Mason Street. From the P1 Parking garage, take the skywalk on Level 1 toward the hospital. Turn left at the end of the skywalk into the Joint & Spine Center.

CLEARANCE: 8'

ACCESS:

Turn off of Auburn Avenue onto Huntington Place or Mason Street. From the P2 parking lot, cross Mason Street and enter the Joint and Spine Center main entrance on Level C.

Medical Office Building Valet

ACCESS:

Turn off of Auburn Avenue onto Mason Street. Valet will be on the right. From the Medical Office Building valet, take the patient elevators to Level 1. Turn right off the elevators and follow the hallway until it dead ends. At the end of the hallway, turn left towards the skywalk and follow the skywalk to the right. The Joint & Spine Center will be directly ahead.

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Education & Resources

Learn more about what to expect from your hip or knee replacement surgery! Check out our Guide to Knee Replacement and our Guide to Hip Replacement to learn important inforamtion about your procedure, including:

How to prepare before surgery
What to expect on the day of your surgery
What to expect while you're in the hosptial
Planning for your return to home
What to expect once you return home.

Guides

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Joint Health Risk Assessment

Your joint health is important, and a key part of taking care of yourself is being aware of your potential health risk factors and concerns. The Christ Hospital Health Network has developed a free, online health risk assessment to help you learn more about your joint health.

The assessment takes about five minutes to complete. At the end, you'll receive a report of your risk factors, tips for improving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and recommendations for possible follow-up with one of our healthcare providers. Find out more about your joint health today!

Take the Assessment

Take your Joint Health Risk Assessment