Jefferson Regional Medical Center will host an osteoporosis update for the community to learn more about bone health.
This program will take place Thursday at the Henslee Conference Center in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Free bone density screenings will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m. and the presentation will begin at noon. This event is free to the community.
The speaker will be Theresa Horton, director of Education at South Central Center on Aging in Pine Bluff. She will provide a comprehensive overview of osteoporosis including the impact of osteoporosis, the causes of osteoporosis and how osteoporosis affects an individual. Participants will also learn the risk factors for osteoporosis.
Participants may bring a sack lunch or purchase a box lunch by calling Lisa Duke at 541-8735 no later than Wednesay at noon. Registration is requested. You can pre-register by calling 541-7195 or Theresa Horton at 870-879-1440 or toll-free at 1-866-895-2795.