Hudson Valley Region
Helen Hayes Hospital is one of the nation's leading specialty hospitals,
offering innovative care and treatment to people with physical disabilities
and chronic disabling diseases. Founded in 1900, the physical rehabilitation
hospital is beautifully situated just 35 minutes north of New York
City, overlooking the Hudson River. It offers the highest quality of
care and treatment in a warm and inviting atmosphere
The Helen Hayes Hospital Osteoporosis Center provides a full scope
of services in the prevention, identification and treatment of osteoporosis.
Drawing on our cutting-edge research, the expertise of a diverse team
of specialists, the high quality of our bone density measurement program,
and the unparalleled depth and range of services available within the
physical rehabilitation hospital, the Center is well equipped to help
individuals build and maintain healthy bones and recuperate from disabling
fractures. What sets the Osteoporosis Center at Helen Hayes Hospital
apart is its comprehensive approach to care.
The Helen Hayes Hospital NYSOPEP Team:
Principal Investigator: Jeri W. Nieves, PhD
Investigator: Robert Lindsay, MD, PhD
Investigator: Felicia Cosman, MD
NYSOPEP Co-coordinator/Nurse Educator: Shari Silverstein, RN, MS
NYSOPEP Co-coordinator/Nutrition Educator: Michelle Mosner, RD, CDN
New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program (NYSOPEP):
As the state’s coordinating center for NYSOPEP, the team at Helen
Hayes Hospital 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. 845-786-4772
(or 1-888-70-REHAB, ext. 4772)
Services
The Osteoporosis Center provides a full range of services (For more
information, call 845-786-4318 or 1-888-70-REHAB, ext. 4318)
Bone Density Testing:
State-of -the art bone densitometers are used by certified radiation
technologists to measure current 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.
Physician Evaluation/Counseling:
Appointments can be made with board certified, specialty physicians
who can diagnose and treat osteoporosis and its complications.
Physical Therapy:
Therapists who specialize in bone and muscle disorders provide both
inpatient and outpatient therapy to help restore mobility following
fracture.
Exercise Classes:
Both aquatic therapy classes and individualized exercise programs
in the hospital’s Wellness Center are available to help participants
maintain strength, balance, flexibility and healthy bones.
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 groups meet monthly at Helen Hayes Hospital
and at community locations throughout the Hudson Valley Region. These
programs are coordinated by the NYSOPEP team.
Research Opportunities:
Individuals who qualify are welcome and encouraged to participate
in ongoing research studies, which examine new medications and prevention
techniques.
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