Osteoporosis is a Silent Disease, usually not diagnosed until a person has noticed a loss of body height or has suffered a fracture.

About Our Services

• Preventive Education Series
  Osteoporosis affects one out of two post menopausal women. With this statistic, every woman can benefit from this educational series. MCMH offers three different programs to people of all ages and in varying states of health.
  
  This class is designed for anyone interested in protecting their health. Learn about diet and exercise tips that will maintain your bone density. Risk factors, both preventable and hereditary will be discussed. Learn what drugs can do to help reduce your risk. Behavior modifications that reduce risk are also discussed.
  
  This one hour class is offered quarterly at Health-Link. Community groups interested in offering this informative class to their members can request a group presentation. There is no charge.
   

• Osteoporosis Education Series
  This series of classes is designed for those who have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis. Three 2 hour modules are offered one day per week for three weeks. Class is offered every other month and the cost is $30.00.
  
  Classes include sessions taught by a nurse, a dietitian, pharmacist and a physical therapist.
  
  The first class includes an introduction to Osteoporosis by a registered nurse. Risk factors will be identified. A pharmacist will then discuss pharmaceutical options in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. The first session will end with the nurse requesting that each participant complete a recording their own diet history, to be returned for the next session.
  
  The second session in the program will be conducted by a registered dietitian, who will discuss the role of diet in both the prevention and the treatment of Osteoporosis. Each participant's diet history will be reviewed. Risk factors will be assessed and changes in diet will be planned for each individual.
  
  The last session of the educational series will be conducted by a physical therapist. An exercise plan will be presented and participants will learn how to do each recommended exercise. The class will conclude with a discussion of the safety issues involved with osteoporosis.
   

• In Hospital Sessions
  Patients who are admitted to MCMH's Swing Bed program and have been referred by their physician are able to participate in the Bedside Teaching Program. This program is tailored to the needs of the individual patient, be it diagnostic or preventive.

Our Team

• Physician
  Kathryn Rensenbrink MD

•  Supervising Nurse
  Barbara Beal RN

• Pharmacist
  Martha Resotko

• Dietitian
  Mary Jude

• Athletic Trainer
  Lisa MacDonald