Earlier this year, Weiss held a program focused on bone-loss risk factors, fracture prevention, and the latest treatments for osteoporosis. Thirty people attended the event in person with 11 more participating on the Zoom call.
Presenters were Thomas McNally, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon and Medical Director of the Spine Center (pictured on the right), who gave an overview on osteoporosis, including vertebral compression fractures; Nicole Butler, MD, Gynecologist at the Women’s Health Center (pictured on the left) who talked about bone health for pre- and post-menopausal women; dietician Annie Scott, RD, who discussed key nutrients for healthy bones and did a food demonstration providing advice on food choices and eating habits; and physical therapist Adilla Millwala, PT, who talked about the benefits of exercise for bone health. In addition, seven participants took advantage of the opportunity to have a DEXA scan that day.
Feedback from community participants was extremely positive, and two internal medicine residents who attended said it was an excellent learning opportunity.