Central Region
SUNY Upstate Medical University
University Hospital
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 464-5721
or Toll Free (877) 464-5541x5721
http://www.upstate.edu/nysopep/
The New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program (NYSOPEP)
in the central region is conveniently located at SUNY Upstate Medical
University in Syracuse. University Hospital is a 350-bed patient care
facility, which is the premier academic, research and medical facility
for the region. University Health Care Center, which is three blocks
from the Hospital, and University Health Care at Manlius, are the multi-specialty
ambulatory care facilities of the University and provide services such
as the Metabolic Bone Disease Center, Breast Care Center and Women’s
Imaging, Geriatric Center including the Alzheimer’s Disease and
Assistance Center of Central New York, Joslin Diabetes Center, University
Endocrinologists and Osteoporosis Center, General Internal Medicine,
Pediatric & Adolescent Center, Obstetrics &
Gynecology, and Family Medicine.
The recently opened Institute for Human Performance is located on
the SUNY Upstate Medical University campus. It is a $50 million facility,
which houses an array of interactive enterprises dedicated to biomedical
and clinical research, rehabilitation and education. These areas work
together to dissolve the limitations of disease, disability and aging.
The facility has a full line of resistance equipment suitable for all
ages and abilities, a track, cardiovascular exercise equipment, a pool
with a ramp entry and adjustable floor height and open spaces for exercise
programs. There are also meeting rooms and offices. This building is
used for exercise classes and programs for those with or at risk for
osteoporosis as well as educational programs for patients and professionals.
The foundation for our Osteoporosis Education and Prevention Program
has been in place at our Medical University since 1989 through the
activities of the Metabolic Bone Disease Center (MBDC), which is based
in the Department of Medicine. The expertise and multi-disciplinary
aspects of members of the MBDC have given us vast experience as the
leader in the upstate New York region for organizing professional education
programs, conducting extensive outreach activities for the lay public
and in the work place environment, and actively participating in numerous
clinical research studies for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
and related bone diseases. As a member of the National Osteoporosis
Foundation’s Professional Partners Network, the MBDC is frequently
contacted by physicians, nurses, lay people, and media representatives
seeking information about osteoporosis. The location of our educational
activities has been geographically extensive, ranging from Syracuse
to Elmira, Utica, Ilion, Fulton, Norwich, Binghamton, Watertown, Cortland,
Skaneateles and other towns and cities.
The SUNY Upstate Medical University NYSOPEP Team:
Director: Arnold Moses, MD
Investigator: Karen Kemmis, PT, MS
Investigator: Kathy Turner, MPH
NYSOPEP Nurse Educator: Cheryl Dunseath, RN, BSN
New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program (NYSOPEP)
The team at SUNY Upstate Medical University educates consumers and
medical professionals about osteoporosis prevention, early diagnosis
and treatment. NYSOPEP professionals develop and disseminate current
and accurate information about osteoporosis, as well as establish and
provide training and education programs. 315-464-5721
Bone Density Testing
State-of -the art dual energy x-ray absorptiometers (DXA) are used
by certified radiation technologists to measure bone mass and evaluate
a person’s risk for osteoporosis. Bone density testing is the
only definitive method for the diagnosis of osteoporosis. All individuals
who break a bone with minimal trauma over age 40, all women age 65
and over, postmenopausal women with risk factors, men with risk factors
for osteoporosis, and individuals who take or are about to take long-term
steroid medications are urged to discuss the need for a bone density
test with their doctor. Call Healthlinks at 800-464-8668.
Physician Evaluation/Counseling
Appointments can be made with board certified specialty physicians
who can diagnose and treat osteoporosis and its complications. Joslin
Center at 315-464-5726.
Physical Therapy
Therapists who specialize in bone and muscle disorders provide both
inpatient and outpatient therapy to help restore mobility following
fracture. 315-464-1900.
Exercise Classes
Both aquatic therapy classes and individualized exercise programs
are available at the Institute for Human Performance through the Vitality
Program to help participants maintain strength, balance, flexibility
and healthy bones. 315-464-9992.
Osteoporosis Support & Education Groups
Speakers provide individuals with osteoporosis and their families
with evidence-based education about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment
of osteoporosis. The support group meets four times per year at OASIS
in Shoppingtown Mall in Dewitt, NY. The NYSOPEP team coordinates these
programs. 315-464-5721.
Research Opportunities
Individuals who qualify are welcome and encouraged to participate
in ongoing research studies, which examine new medications and prevention
techniques. 315-464-9003.
|
