Friday, May 20, 2022, 10 am – 3 pm
Weiss Memorial Hospital – Medical Office Building
4700 N. Marine Drive, Chicago
RSVP by Monday, May 16, 2022
Call 877-815-3343 to register
Enjoy a special day focused on staying healthy and strong as you age. Hear from medical experts about bone-loss risk factors, fracture prevention, and the latest treatments. Receive fun giveaways and partake in refreshments.
Meet Our Panel of Medical Experts
10:30 am: Osteoporosis — Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Thomas A. McNally, MD, Medical Director, Spine Center at Weiss
- DEXA scans and diagnosis of osteopenia/osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures
- Treatment for compression fractures: Kyphoplasty vs. Time and Kyphoplasty vs. Bracing
- Bone health for life: See your doctor, keep active, take preventive medications
12:30 pm: Bone Health for Women
Nichole Butler, MD, Gynecologist, Women’s Health Center at Weiss
- Pre-menopausal and post-menopausal concerns
- The role estrogen plays in bone health
- When to have your first DEXA scan
2:00 pm: Effects of Exercise on Bone Health and Fall Prevention
Holly Phillips, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation at Weiss
- The benefits of a regular exercise routine at any age
- Bone changes that may occur with exercise
- The ways exercise may decrease fall risk
Please call 773-564-7777 to register for a $99
DEXA scan the day of the fair.