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HOPE

Highmark Osteoporosis Prevention & Education

Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans, or 55% of people 50 years or age or older. This 6-week lifestyle improvement program focuses on helping participants learn to make healthy choices to improve bone health and prevent or manage osteoporosis. Program components include an overview of osteoporosis, nutrition education, a cooking demonstration, strength training exercises, medication options and stress management.

Upcoming Programs:

• Thursdays
  March 18-April 29, 2010 (skip April 8)
  6:00-8:00 p.m.
  McCormack Center, Suite 2500
  on City Hospital's Campus

Program Cost:

Free — to Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield Members
$25 — copay for InforMed Insurance Members
$50 — for members of The Wellness Center
$60 — for the general public

Registration:

Pre-registration is required by calling 304-264-1287, ext. 1814. Interested participants should pre-register the Friday before their class series of choice.

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