BERLIN, Vt., - Patients and community members are invited to a bone health and osteoporosis event hosted by University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center, where experts in bone health, nutrition, fitness and more will share information on maintaining bone health and treating osteopenia and osteoporosis.

The interdisciplinary panel discussion will include practitioners from Green Mountain Community Fitness and the hospital, strength demonstrations and an audience question-and-answer session. It will take place from 5 – 7pm Thursday, Feb. 19, in the lower lobby of Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road, Berlin. Primary care providers and registered dieticians will also be available during the Q&A.

Attendees are asked to RSVP online or by calling 802-371-4464. People can also submit a question about bone health to the panel by filling out an online form.

“Despite the importance of bone health, it receives little attention until bone mass has been lost or someone suffers a fracture. Fortunately, screening and treatment is available in our community” said Emily Byrne, DNP, APRN, a nurse practitioner at CVMC and one of the event organizers. “As a primary care provider, I have seen how fractures can be life-altering. It is crucial that we empower patients to prevent and treat bone loss through nutrition, strength training, fall prevention strategies and knowing when to speak with their provider about pharmacotherapy.”

Osteoporosis, a common bone disease, is characterized by low bone mass resulting in decreased bone strength and increased risk of facture. It affects about one in 10 adults over the age of 50 and can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. 

University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center
130 Fisher Road
Berlin, VT 05602

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About Central Vermont Medical Center

University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center is a patient-focused health care provider serving more than 66,000 residents in central Vermont. Through a 122-bed community hospital and the 153-bed Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing facility, as well as 25 outpatient clinics throughout the region. We deliver a full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient and long-term care services. As part of a rural academic health system, Central Vermont Medical Center combines the best of community-based care with medical innovation and research — bringing them as close to home as possible. Together, we’re addressing the social drivers of health that affect access and affordability. Through our innovative workforce development programs, housing, childcare and transportation partnerships, advancing economic stability, Central Vermont Medical Center is helping build a healthier, more equitable future for all Vermonters. 

About University of Vermont Health

University of Vermont Health is a rural academic health system with more than 100 years of service to small towns and cities across Vermont and northern New York. We are deeply committed to reimagining rural health in ways that will benefit our communities for generations to come and keep exceptional care close to home. Our system includes an academic medical center, two community hospitals, three critical access hospitals, a children’s hospital, a cancer center, a multispecialty medical group, 154 outpatient sites and care beyond the hospital through home health, hospice care, four skilled nursing facilities and other support services. Our care is informed by an essential partnership with University of Vermont’s The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine and College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Together, as a health system serving a rural area, we are tackling health care’s biggest challenges — supporting the communities we serve and investing in our employees by addressing housing affordability, quality childcare and professional development needs. To learn more, visit us at www.uvmhealth.org.