Hey Ashby Villagers - The Foundation for Osteoporosis is looking for volunteer patients to get a free bone density test - a $220 value! The tests will be done by bone density technicians who are learning to perform bone density scans as part of their clinical training. The test takes about 45 to 60 minutes. The foundation has openings on Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th from 8 – 3:30. Women must be over age 45 (or postmenopausal). Men of any age are welcome. If you are interested or know someone who could use this important test – please contact the foundation at 510-832-2663 x0 or Marilyn Standberry at [email protected] to schedule. The foundation is at 1814 Franklin Street in Oakland. Why a bone density scan is important: • Osteoporosis and low bone mass are currently estimated to be a major public health threat for almost 44 million U.S. women and men aged 50 and older • The 44 million people with either osteoporosis or low bone mass represent 55 percent of the people aged 50 and older in the United States fore.org
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 03:47:36 +0000
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