Hudson Valley
NYSOPEP
Consumer Education Programs
NYSOPEP
Professional Education Programs
Osteoporosis
Support and Education Groups
Osteoporosis
Research Opportunities
Consumer Education Programs
Strong Bones for Life Through Exercise Programs (Course offered
by Premier Fitness that involves registration and fee)
This program is designed specifically for people with
or at risk of developing osteoporosis although anyone interested
in promoting strong bones for life is invited to participate, as
well. 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).
You will be able to chart your progress using a pre-assesment,
mid-assessment, and post-assessment of your posture, strength,
flexibility, and balance that is incorporated into this unique
program. As part of this program you will have the opportunity
to hear current, evidence based information about the diagnosis,
prevention, and treatment of osteoporosis by the professional NYSOPEP
staff.
Dates:(12 sessions)To be announced, 5 participants required for program to be held
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Premier Fitness, Nanuet Mall South, Nanuet,
NY (For directions or information about Premier Fitness call (845)920-0501, ext.34 or go to www.premierfitnessny.com)
Instructors:Lisa Jankun, Certified Personal Trainer
Fee: $199
(non-members of health club), $149 (members)
Basic Yoga (will be adapted for all levels of ability and for individuals with osteoporosis)
Dates: to be announced (total of 6 sessions)
Time: 12:05 to 12:50 pm
Location: Helen Hayes Hospital Auditorium
Instructor:Bruce Van Horn
Fee: $48 for all 6 sessions.
To register or for more information: call Matthew Castelluccio at (845)786-4950
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Professional Education Programs
Group: Rockland Business Association
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2009
Location: To be announced
Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Program: Strong Bones for Life
Speakers:Michelle Mosner, RD, CDN and Shari Silverstein, RN, MS,
NYSOPEP Coordinators
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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 visit, www.nof.org
Middletown Osteoporosis Support and Education Group
Meets at: Mulberry Senior Center, 62-70 West Main Street,
Middletown
Date and Time: To be announced
Leaders: Michelle Mosner, RD, CDN and Shari Silverstein,
RN, MS
For More Information Contact: 845-786-4772
Helen Hayes Hospital Osteoporosis Support and Education Group
Meets in the Noyes Conference Room, Helen Hayes Hospital,
Rt 9W,West Haverstraw, New York. For directions, call 786-4000.
Dates:Tuesdays January 22, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26, July 28, September 22, October 27, November 24, December 22
Time: 10:00am
Leaders: Michelle Mosner, RD,CDN and Shari Silverstein,
RN, MS
For More Information Contact: 845-786-4772
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Osteoporosis Research Opportunities
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
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