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Osteoporosis


We are dedicated to helping you or a loved one prevent, diagnose, and treat this debilitating disease.


Often referred to as "the silent thief," osteoporosis is a systemic, skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue. The result over time is porous bone, which is fragile and more likely to break.


Osteoporosis is "silent" because it progresses slowly without symptoms. When osteoporosis is left untreated and progresses to advanced stages, sometimes even the simplest tasks--such as lifting groceries or rolling over in bed--can cause bones to fracture.


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The Osteoporosis Program at Exeter Hospital is a collaboration of many health professionals who provide comprehensive osteoporosis care services. Bone density measurement for early detection is the best way to protect yourself from the potentially debilitating effects of osteoporosis.


Preventive Services

  • Falls Prevention Program, Rockingham Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice. Calculate your safety risks with the Safe House Tour survey.
  • Bone density testing is available at Exeter Hospital in Outpatient Services OCC 4.
  • Screenings for Osteopenia/Osteoporosis are offered as an educational tool and are intended to raise awareness in women who have NOT been previously diagnosed. For information about screening clinics, or to schedule one for your event (health fairs, senior groups, schools, etc.), call 1-800-4-EXETER or email us.

Building strength together®

A support group brought to you by the National Osteoporosis Foundation and Exeter Hospital's HealthReach Osteoporosis Program

  • Open to men and women of all ages affected by or interested in learning about osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone mass)

  • In partnership with the Bone and Joint Connection Lecture Series, these meetings combine bone health education and information sharing.

  • Meetings are quarterly from 6:30-8:00 PM at Exeter Hospital, North Conference Rooms on the following dates; 1/30/08, 3/25/08, 5/22/08, and 9/25/08.


For more information or to register, please call 1-800-4-EXETER
(1-800-439-3837).



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