Hudson Valley

NYSOPEP Consumer Education Programs
NYSOPEP Professional Education Programs

Collaborative Education Programs in the Hudson Valley Region
Osteoporosis Support and Education Groups
Osteoporosis Research Opportunities

NYSOPEP Consumer Education Programs

Contact the NYSOPEP office to inquire and/or schedule community bone health education programs. For more information call (845)786-4772.

Bone Health Seminar

This program, repeated monthly, provides comprehensive education about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. The program will help you identify your risk factors for osteoporosis, understand your bone mineral density test results, learn how to optimize nutrition and discuss the other steps you can take to reduce risk factors for bone loss and/or osteoporosis, and will provide you with an update on the latest medications available to prevent and treat osteoporosis. You will be empowered with the knowledge to promote stronger bones for life!

Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010

Time: 9:45 am welcome, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm program

Location: Auditorium , Helen Hayes Hospital, Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY

Speakers: Michelle Mosner, RD, CDN and Shari Silverstein, RN, MS, NYSOPEP Coordinators

Fee: free of charge

Actions for Stronger Bones Before, During and After Breast Cancer

Date: Look for 2010 date and time to be announced

Time: 7:30pm

Location: American Cancer Society, Auditorium, Executive Boulevard, Suffern, NY

Speakers: Michelle Mosner, RD, CDN and Shari Silverstein, RN, MS, NYSOPEP Coordinators

Fee: Free of charge

Salute To Seniors

Date: April 28, 2010

Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Location: Westchester County Center

Speakers: Michelle Mosner, RD, CDN and Shari Silverstein, RN, MS, NYSOPEP Coordinators

Fee: Free of charge

Rockland County 4th Annual School Health Symposium

Date: April 28, 2010

Time: 4:00pm to 6:30pm

Location: Rockland Country Day School

Speakers: Michelle Mosner, RD, CDN, NYSOPEP Coordinator

Fee: Free of charge

Congers Senior Club

Date: Wednesday May 12, 2010

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Congers, New York

Speakers: Michelle Mosner, RD, CDN and Shari Silverstein, RN, MS NYSOPEP Coordinators

Fee: Free of charge

Adapted Physical Activity Programs at Helen Hayes Hosptial

Basic Yoga ( Perfect for beginners and adapted for all disabilities)

Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7, 2010

Time: 12:05 pm to 12:50 pm

Location: Helen Hayes Hospital Auditorium, Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY

Instructor: Bruce Van Horn

Fee: $48 for all 6 sessions, payment is non-refunadable

To register or for more information: Call Matthew Castelluccio at (845)786-4950

Tai Chi (will be adapted for all levels of ability and for individuals with osteoporosis)

Dates: to be announced (total of 6 sessions)

Time: to be announced

Location: Helen Hayes Hospital Auditorium, Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY

Instructor: to be announced

Fee: to be announced

To register or for more information: Call Matthew Castelluccio at (845)786-4950

Collaborative Programs in the Hudson Valley Region

Strong Bones for Life Through Exercise Programs
This program is designed specifically for individuals with or at risk of developing osteoporosis although anyone interested in promoting strong bones for life is invited to participate. This 12-week series of supervised exercise classes follows the guidelines for safe, bone strengthening exercise developed by the New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program  (NYSOPEP). As part of this unique program, you will be able to chart your progress with a pre-assessment, mid-assessment, and post-assessment of your posture, strength, flexibility and balance. During the program,you will have the opportunity to hear current, evidence-based information about the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis presented by NYSOPEP professional educators.

Dates: (12 sessions)To be announced, 6 participants required for program to be held
Time: Tuesdays, 11:00am
Location: Premier Fitness, Nanuet Mall South, Nanuet, NY (For directions or information about Premier Fitness visit the website at www.premierfitnessny.com
Instructors:Lisa Jankun, Certified Personal Trainer

To register or for more information: call Abby Mahoney at Premier Fitness (845)920-0501 ext.34

Fee: $199 (non-members of health club), $149 (members

Winter Wonderland Physical Activity Challenge

Dates: January 23 - March 23, 2010

Fee: Free and fun for every age

Registration: Palisades Center Customer Service Desk, Level 1

For more information: Call Steps to a Healthier Rockland at the Rockland County Department of Health, 845-364-2500 or visit: www.rocklandsteps.org

Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls

Matter of Balance is a free fall-prevention program for Senior Citizens. It is offered at several sites throughout Rockland County. Classes meet 8 times for 2 hours each time. Seniors learn to develop their confidence, set realistic goals to increase activity, make changes to reduce the risks of falls at home and exercise to increase strength and balance. Advanced registration is required.

Location: Thorpe Village, Route 340, Sparkill, NY

Time: Mondays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Dates: February 1, 8, 16 (Tuesday), 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22

Location: Finkelstein Memorial Library, 24 Chestnut Street, First Floor Room, Spring Valley, NY

Time: Thursdays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6

Location: West Nyack Free Library, 65 Strawtown Road, W. Nyack, NY

Time: Thursdays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27

Location: JCC, 450 West Nyack Road, W. Nyack, NY

Time: Fridays, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm

Dates: April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28

Location: Nanuet Library, 149 Church Street, Nanuet, NY

Time: Fridays, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Dates: April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28

Location: New City Library, 220 N. Main Street, New City, NY

Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 to 3

Dates: April 19, 21, 26, 28, May 3, 5, 10, 12

Location: New Hempstead Presbyterian Church, 484 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY

Time: Tuesdays, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15

Classes are taught by volunteers who are trained to become Peer Educators (Coaches). You can become a Coach by atttending the Coach Training.

Coach Training

Location: Spring Valley Campus or RCC Room 301, 185 North Main Street, Spring Valley, NY

Time: Fridays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21

For more information or to register for classes, contact Barbara Plasker in the Rockland County Department of Health at 845-364-2501

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NYSOPEP Professional Education Programs

Contact the NYSOPEP office to inquire and/or schedule professional education programs. Ask about our NYSNA accredited continuing education program for nurses. (845)786-4772. Bone health education professional programs are free of charge and available for allied health professional groups.

The Best Bones Forever Program

Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Time: 7:30pm

Group: Rockland After School Programs (RASP) Providers

Location: East Ramapo Freshmen Center, Pomona

Presenters: Michelle Mosner, RD, CDN and Shari Silverstein, RN,MS

For more information: Call Alice Franolich, 577-6141

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NYSOPEP Osteoporosis Support and

Education Groups
(All NYSOPEP Osteoporosis Support and Education Groups are affiliated with the National Osteoporosis Foundation. For more information about the National Osteoporosis Foundation visit, www.nof.org)

Helen Hayes Hospital Osteoporosis Support and Education Group
Meets: the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Noyes Conference Room at Helen Hayes Hospital, Rt 9W,West Haverstraw, New York. For directions, call 786-4772
Dates: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, May 25, 2010  and June 22, 2010
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am

Program:  TBA .
Leaders: Michelle Mosner, RD,CDN and Shari Silverstein, RN, MS
To RSVP or for More Information Contact: 845-786-4772

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Osteoporosis Research Opportunities
Some of the many research projects in progress at Helen Hayes Hospital are listed below. Participants are needed for new and ongoing clinical trials. For more information, contact: Nancy Barbuto, RN, Clinical Research Nurse (845)786-4804 or (888)70-REHABx4804

Current Projects

Principal Investigator: Felicia Cosman MD
Study: An Evaluation of Quantitative Computed Tomography (pQCT) to measure bone after treatment with parathyroid hormone.

In this study the SCANCO pQCT machine (XtremeCT, SCANCO Medical AG, Basserdorf, Switzerland) will be used to measure bone mineral density, size and structure of the arm and leg. The objective of this investigation is to determine cross sectional differences in bone size, volumetric differences and structure at the end of treatment with parathyroid hormone.

Principal Investigator: Robert Lindsay, PhD, MD
Study: Mechanism of anabolic action of 1-34hPTH in women treated with risedronate for osteoporosis.

In this study the mechanisms of PTH effects, as a single therapy and in combination with prior and ongoing risedronate will be examined, when given daily continuously or in 3 month cycles, utilizing histomorphometry following our unique tetracycline labeling regimen.

Principal Investigator: Jeri W. Nieves, PhD
Study: Global Longitudinal Registry of Osteoporosis in Women (GLOW).

The goal of this research is to improve the understanding of the risk and prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures among female residents who are 55 years of age and older. The full study is multinational and will involve subjects from nine countries in 14 different locations, including Helen Hayes Hospital.

Principal Investigator: Felicia Cosman MD
Study: The objective is to demonstrate that combination therapy with once yearly IV Zoledronic acid and daily subcutaneous injections of teriparatide is similar to teriparatide treatment alone or zoledronic acid alone with respect to lumbar spine BMD.

Principal Investigator: Felicia Cosman MD
Study: The aim of this study is to determine if 1-year administration of an experimental drug given to postmenopausal women with osteopenia results in a significant increase in BMD at doses that are safe and well tolerated.

Principal Investigator: Felicia Cosman:MD
Study: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of denosumab compared to alendronate sodium after 12 months in postmenopausal women.

Principal Investigator: Robert Lindsay MD
Study: Bone density quality control is monitored and assured by the Bone Quality Control Center (BQCC) within the Clinical Research Center.

Principal Investigator: Robert Lindsay MD
Study: Mechanism of Anabolic Action of PTH with and without Alendronate.

The major hypothesis addressed in this protocol is that recombinant human PTH1-34 (referred to here as PTH), when given as a daily subcutaneous injection (20mcg/day), acts in two distinct phases: the early direct anabolic phase and a later remodeling- based anabolic phase. It is further postulated that these differing skeletal responses can be modulated when PTH is given in a cyclical fashion and each response will also be modified in different ways by the presence of a potent antiresorptive agent (alendronate).

Principal Investigator: Jeri Nieves PhD
Study: An Evaluation of 3 Dimensional Hip Measurements by DXA to measure structural properties of the femur after treatment with parathyroid hormone
The objective of this investigation is to determine differences in bone size, shape and structure of the hip by DXA at the beginning and end of treatment with parathyroid hormone. We will also determine how 3D hip DXA measurements compare with standard bone mineral density, with QCT assessments and with bone biopsy results.