Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention: Keeping Your Bones Strong to Stay Out of the Hospital

Each year, over 300,000 people ages 65 and older are hospitalized for a hip fracture. Women make up the majority of hip fracture hospitalizations. Poor bone strength and osteoporosis are often silent, even though they are the biggest risk factors for fractures. In this talk, we will review how you can minimize your risk of fracture and hospitalization by improving your bone health.

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Speaker: Bita Zahedi, MD, MA

Attend the Free Event on Zoom: https://partners.zoom.us/j/83383510993

Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit questions you may have before the program here, so that the speaker may address them during the session.

This online program is free and open to Mass General staff, patients and the general public. No registration needed.

For questions about any of the programs, email the Blum Center at PFLC@partners.org or call 617-724-7352.