Hudson Valley
NYSOPEP
Community Education Programs
Osteoporosis
Support and Education Groups
Collaborative Education Programs
NYSOPEP
Professional Education Programs
Osteoporosis
Research Opportunities
NYSOPEP Community Education Programs
Contact the NYSOPEP office to inquire and/or schedule community bone health education programs. For more information call (845) 786-4772.
Community Programs- Free and Open to the Public
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Location: Noyes Conference Center at Helen Hayes Hospital, Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY
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Fee: Free of Charge and Open to the Community
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: Fall dates to be announced
Time: 9:45 am welcome, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm program
Location: Auditorium , Helen Hayes Hospital, Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY
Presenters: Michelle Mosner, RD, CDN and Shari Silverstein, RN, MS, NYSOPEP Coordinators
Fee: Free of charge
Worksite Bone Health Education Programs
CAll the NYSOPEP at (845) 786-4772 office if you are interested in scheduling a worksite program.
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Presenters: Michelle Mosner, RD, CDN and Shari Silverstein RN, MS,
Topic: Strong Bone for Life
Fee: Free of Charge
Adapted Physical Activity Programs at Helen Hayes Hosptial
Basic Yoga ( Perfect for beginners and adapted for all disabilities)
Dates: In progress, Wednesdays
Time: 12:05 pm to 12:50 pmute 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
Collaborative Programs in the Hudson Valley Region
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. Older adults 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.
Classes are taught by volunteers who are trained to become Peer Educators (Coaches). You can become a Coach by atttending the Coach Training.
For more information or to register for classes, contact Barbara Plasker in the Rockland County Department of Health at (845) 364-2501
Put It Out Rockland: One of the most important actions for stronger bones is to avoid smoking or to quit if you do smoke. Put It Out Rockland provides free services to help you quit. Call (845) 364-2651 or visit www.putitoutrockland.com.
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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.
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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: TBA
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
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
There are often research projects in progress at Helen Hayes Hospital, if you are interested in participating in our clinical trials, please contact: Nancy Barbuto, RN, Clinical Research Nurse (845)786-4804 or (888)70-REHABx4804
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