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Regional Politicians Come To Celebrate Oa Being The First Net-Zero Medical Facility In Indiana

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Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, Congressman Larry Bucshon, and Senator Mike Braun to Attend Solar Array Ribbon Cutting

[Newburgh, Indiana, May 28th] Orthopaedic Associates will soon become the only healthcare facility in Indiana to have net-zero energy usage. The surgical practice has completed a 540kW solar array disguised as a parking canopy at 10455 Orthopaedic Drive Newburgh, IN. This project is one of the many ways that we are working to keep healthcare costs at a minimum for providers and patients. Orthopaedic Associates will be hosting an event on June 5th, 11:00am that will feature several regional politicians to help us celebrate this long term investment in going green. 

Regional Politicians Come To Celebrate Oa Being The First Net-Zero Medical Facility In Indiana
Leading Orthopaedic practice in Southern Indiana first medical practice in Indiana to become net-zero

“The progressive and proactive approach Orthopaedic Associates has historically taken clinically has always been a source of pride to me. This solar project is a true reflection of the culture here” stated Derek Shelton, the Clinical Operations Officer. Orthopaedic Associates takes pride in being a forward-thinking practice and the new solar array is an investment that will benefit the future of the company as well as the healthcare industry for many years to come. 

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Orthopaedic Associates invests in solar energy as part of its long-term plan for patient care

The event is scheduled for June 5th at 10455 Orthopaedic Drive Newburgh, IN. Media interviews will start at 10:45 with the ribbon cutting ceremony following at 11:00. The ceremony will include speeches from Jerry Blanton, the Chief Executive Officer at Orthopaedic Associates, Dennis Beck MD, Orthopaedic Associates President, as well as Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, Congressman Larry Bucshon, and Senator Mike Braun. 

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Orthopedic practice based in Evansville, IN plans for the future of patient care

Orthopaedic Associates is a mid-size Orthopaedic practice based in Evansville, Indiana with 5 offices across Indiana and Kentucky. It is the area’s longest established group of Orthopaedic surgeons, advanced practice providers and healthcare professionals. For over 75 years, patients, athletes and medical experts across the region have trusted OA’s expertise and care.

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