Bone Health Education Seminars Scheduled

September 25, 2012

The New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program (NYSOPEP) headquartered at Helen Hayes Hospital will be offering comprehensive Bone Health Education Seminars this fall. The seminars will be repeated on three dates:

Monday October 22, 2012                 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm

Thursday November 8, 2012              10:15 am – 1:00 pm

Tuesday December 6, 2012                10:15 am – 1:00 pm

All programs will take place in the Noyes Conference Center at Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw.

The seminars are open to hospital patients, as well as individuals in the community who are interested in learning more about the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Participants will learn about bone density testing, how to promote healthy bones and how to reduce the risk factors for osteoporosis and fracture. The most current information about nutrition, exercise and medications available for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis will also be discussed. Speakers will be Shari Silverstein, RN, MS and Michelle Mosner, RD, CDN.

The Bone Health Seminars are free of charge and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. For additional information, or to register, call 845- 786-4772.