NYSOPEP Support and Education Groups
 Support
groups can play an important role in helping you learn more about osteoporosis.
Sharing knowledge, feelings and experiences with other people in similar
situations will help you overcome the challenges of osteoporosis with
a positive attitude. The New York State Osteoporosis Prevention & Education
Program has established a statewide network of support groups committed
to providing current, evidence-based information about the prevention,
diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Support groups also provide
the opportunity for you to help other people by relating your own experiences
and sharing coping strategies in a caring environment.
How can I find a NYSOPEP Support and Education Group?
For more information about NYSOPEP support group activities in your
area, click on your nearest NYSOPEP Regional Center: Central
(Syracuse), Hudson
Valley (West Haverstraw), Metro
(New York City), Northeastern
(Glens Falls), Western
(Buffalo).
Are there any on-line opportunities for osteoporosis
education and support?
NYSOPEP Support and Education Groups are affiliated with the Building
Strength Together program, National Osteoporosis Foundation's network
of Support Groups. As part of Building Strength Together,
the NOF recently launched a new online health communuity. According
to the NOF, the online health community " brings individuals together
to communicate and support each other and learn more about osteoporosis."
Online options include blogs, individual web pages, discussions,
and message boards. For more information about NOF's online health community
or for more information about the National Osteoporosis Foundation link
to http://www.nof.org/ or call (800)231-4222.
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