Osteoporosis (bone loss) is a major health concern for postmenopausal women. Brigham and Women's Hospital offers a comprehensive program of osteoporosis care, including early bone density screening, evaluation and testing for women diagnosed with the disease, estrogen therapy, and other medical treatments.
Brigham and Women's Hospital offers a comprehensive Skeletal Health and Osteoporosis Center within its Department of Medicine. Directed by osteoporosis specialists, this program provides:
- Consultation services for diagnosis and treatment
- Bone density measurement
- Research programs studying new therapies for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
- Rehabilitation and nutrition consultation services
- An Exercise for Osteoporosis Program, run by exercise physiologists
- Special osteoporosis-related referrals provided through the hospital's world-renowned orthopedics, gynecology, radiology, rheumatology and internal medicine services
Brigham and Women's Bone Density Screening Locations:
- 75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115
- 850 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
- 221 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215
To request an appointment, please call 1-800-BWH-9999
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