Central
SUNY Upstate Medical University

Hudson Valley
Helen Hayes Hospital

Long Island
Stony Brook University

Metro
Hospital for Special Surgery

Northeastern
Glens Falls Hospital

Western
New York Osteoporosis Resource Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Western New York

Western New York Osteoporosis Resource Center
Osteoporosis Resource Center
Buffalo, NY 14214
1-716-862-BONE (2663)
Website: http://www.chsbuffalo.org/

NYSOPEP Consumer Education Programs
NYSOPEP Professional Education Programs
Osteoporosis Support and Education Groups
Osteoporosis Research Opportunities

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

NYSOPEP Consumer Education Programs

Date: Fridays July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29
Time: Registration begins at 11:30am next to the Naval Museum. Walk starts at 12:15pm sharp and returns by 12:45 pm
Program:Walking for Health

Be Active Buffalo! is a community walking program of BE ACTIVE NEW YORK STATE, a statewide physical activity initiative of the Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo (www.creatinghealthycommunities.org). Presented by the Erie Canal Harbor Corporation and Buffalo Place, the moderate paced 30 minute walks take place on the consecutive weeks indicated above.

No Fee : The walks are free, fun, and a healthy way to spend the noon lunch hour.

For More Information, Contact: The Wellness Institute 716-851-4052 or email BeActive@city-buffalo.org

Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Time: 10am to 11am

Program: Healthy Bones for Life (Lecture and Discussion)

Speaker: Maureen McCabe

Location: Valu Plaza Medicare Information Center, Dick Road and George Urban Boulevard, Cheektowaga, New York 14043

For More Information, Contact: 716-664-5290

Date: Saturday, August 3, 2008

Time: 11am to 2pm

Program: St. Luke's Health Fair (Bone Density Screening and Health Fair)

Location: 325 Walden Avenue, Buffalo, New York

For More Information, Contact: 716-664-5290

Date: Friday, August 12, 2008

Time: 12pm to 2pm

Program: Erie Connects Health Fair

Location: City of Tonawanda Senior Center, 35 Main Street, Tonawanda, New York 14150

For More Information, Contact: 716-664-5290

Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Time: 1pm to 2pm

Program: Healthy Bones for Life (Lecture and Discussion)

Location: Valu Plaza Medicare Information Center, Dick Road and George Urban Boulevard

For More Information, Contact: 716-664-5290

NYSOPEP Professional Education Programs

 

NYSOPEP Osteoporosis Support and Education Groups

Name of Support Group: Chautauqua County Support Group
Meeting Location: Tanglewood Manor, 560 Fairmount Avenue, Jamestown, New York
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Speaker: Diana Monaco, RD, CDN, Public Affairs Specialist FDA
Topic: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements: Which ones to take, label clarification and safety
For More Information or to RSVP Contact: 716-664-5290

Name of Support Group: Chautauqua County Support Group
Meeting Location: Tanglewood Manor, 560 Fairmount Avenue, Jamestown, New York

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2008

Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm

Speaker: to be announced

Topic: to be announced

For More Information or to RSVP Contact: 716-664-5290

Name of Support Group: Northtowns

Meeting Location: Beechwood Residence, 2235 Millersport Highway, Getzville, New York

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Time: 10:00am to 11:30am

Speaker: Carol Ann Harbos

Topic: To Garden or Not to Garden Without Pain

For More Information or to RSVP Contact: 716-862-1624

Name of Support Group: Northtowns

Meeting Location: Beechwood Residence, 2235 Millersport Highway, Getzville, New York

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Time: 10:00am to 11:30am

Speaker: Betty Ann Duguay, RN

Topic: FAST Stroke Program

For More Information or to RSVP Contact: 716-862-1624

Name of Support Group: Southtowns

Meeting Location: Westwood Village/Elderwood

Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Speaker: Debbie Hender

Topic FAST Stroke Program

For More Information or to RSVP Contact: 716-862-1624

Name of Support Group: Genessee Region

For More Information: on support group meetings and bone power classes, please call Healthy Living at 585-344-5331

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