Through Voices of Osteoporosis: Stories of Hope and Inspiration and the 40 Faces of Osteoporosis video series, individuals from across the country have shared their personal experiences to help raise awareness and encourage others navigating bone health and osteoporosis. Their stories highlight the importance of education, early diagnosis, support, advocacy, and resilience.
Join the Bone Buddies Online Virtual Support Group this May! Weekly sessions cover topics ranging from diet, exercise, treatment, and more.
Join us on May 5, from 5–6 p.m. ET with instructor Carol Michaels for a live virtual class: Strength Training for Osteoporosis for Beginners. This class will teach you how to strengthen bones and muscles, improve posture and balance. You will learn the exercises that should be performed, the exercises that should be modified and the exercises that should be avoided.
From the iconic skyline of New York City to the harbor of Sydney, and into neighborhoods across the country, Be Bone Strong™ is turning awareness into action, one step at a time. This year, that energy is on full display as our team prepares for two of the world’s most recognized races, while also expanding opportunities for people everywhere to take part, no starting line required.
Join this workshop for an uplifting day with a variety of talented speakers who will bring you the important information you need to take charge of your bone health, whether you are newly diagnosed, currently undergoing treatment, or cancer-free. You will learn how exercise, nutrition, yoga and mindfulness help your healing journey.
With spring in full swing, what better topic to discuss than how to garden and take care of your yard safely. Erin Howell, PTA with the AHN Orthopaedic Institute (also a Penn State Master Gardener) will present on this topic via Zoom on Monday, May 16, at 4pm ET and will provide some tips and tricks as we enter into nicer weather.
