Long Island

Stony Brook University Hospital, the major academic medical center on Long Island, serves the healthcare needs of all Long Island residents. Stony Brook University Hospital is known for their “Smart Medicine, Expert Care”

The Stony Brook Osteoporosis Center under the directorship of Dr. Barry Gruber, offers comprehensive screening and care for patients with osteoporosis. The Center also brings together noted experts in the fields of bone health, genetics and epidemiology, who together serve as a research leader in osteoporosis studying emerging and innovative methods of prevention, detection, and treatment.

The team at Stony Brook Osteoporosis Center are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and advancing osteoporosis research. As part of Stony Brook University’s comprehensive academic medical center, a team of physicians, scientists, nurses, clinical research staff, physical therapists, nutritionists and technologists work closely together to ensure that each patient receives specialized and individualized attention.

SERVICES

The Osteoporosis Center provides a full range of services. For more information, call (631) 444-BONE

The Osteoporosis Center offers:

• Screening Services (bone density scan)
• Full Physical Therapy and Nutritional Services
• Modern Facilities
• Easy accessibility and free parking
• Medical Consultations
• Hormone Replacement Counseling
• Latest drug therapies
• Nutritional guidance
• Customized exercise programs
• Latest research advances

Bone Density Testing:

Early detection of osteoporosis is crucial for the effective treatment and prevention of continued bone deterioration. Measuring bone density is a reliable means of predicting an individual’s risk of future bone fracture. By using a sophisticated bone scanner, physicians can determine lifetime fracture risk. Repeated over time, bone density measurements can help your doctor track the rate of bone loss and monitor changes with therapy.

A bone density test is performed by a scanner that uses computers to measure bone mass and estimate bone strength. The test is non-invasive, fast, painless and safe. A valuable indicator in predicting the likelihood of fracture, a bone density scan involves no special preparation.

Bone density screening is recommended for all women after menopause. It is also recommended for both men and women, regardless of age, who have symptoms or are high risk of developing osteoporosis including, back pain, height loss, lean body mass, prior fractures, aging, long term steroid use, decreased estrogen or testosterone, low dairy intake, chronic smoking, excessive alcohol use.

Stony Brook University Osteoporosis Center NYSOPEP Team:

• Principal Investigator: Barry L. Gruber, MD
• Co Principal Investigator: Elinor Schoenfeld, PhD
• Co-Investigators: Donna Heinemann, MD, Heidi Ropelt, MD
• NYSOPEP Coordinator: Jacqueline Skarre, RN, NP

Stony Brook University became a regional resource center for the New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program in 2003. The Long Island NYSOPEP joins five other centers throughout New York State whose mission is to lead osteoporosis education in New York State. The project is under the leadership of Dr. Barry Gruber, Professor and Director Stony Brook Osteoporosis Center, and Dr. Elinor Schoenfeld, Research Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine. Community based outreach is lead by the Program Coordinator, Jacqueline Skarre, RN, NP.

The Program is partnering with the North Shore/Long Island Jewish Health Care System, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services and the Nassau County Department of Health and other community groups to effectively deliver the program to all of Long Island.

For information about upcoming programs in your area please contact Jacqueline Skarre, RN, NP at 631-444-9034.