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IMPORTANT- Resources

Additional Resources Lodging

If you are traveling a distance to have your surgery, there are a number of other options for lodging in the greater Portland area. Some of the area hotels/motels offer a discount for family members. Please call for rates. You will need to inform the hotel/motel that you have a family member at Northern Light Mercy Hospital.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Patient information provided by the professional organization for Orthopaedic surgeons. www.orthoinfo.aaos.org American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons A sub-specialty organization of Orthopaedic surgeons the patient information section includes links to videos, support groups and includes information about your condition and surgery. https://hipknee.aahks.org/ MedlinePlus An extensive resource provided by the National Library of Medicine with the National Institutes of Health, this site offers information on various health topics and procedures, drugs and medications, as well as online surgery videos, interactive patient tutorials and much more. www.medlineplus.gov NOAH (New York Online Access to Health) NOAH provides access to high quality consumer health information in English and Spanish. The site consists of full-text consumer health information that is current, relevant, accurate and unbiased. www.noah-health.org

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