Are you at risk for a bone fracture?

On Saturday, April 13, members of the Student Musculoskeletal Society at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM), in partnership with the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, will host a free osteoporosis screening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Geisinger Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Clinic at 3 W Olive Street, Scranton.

Attendees will learn about osteoporosis and receive a free screening using quantitative ultrasonography – one of the latest and safest screening methods. Representatives from Geisinger rheumatology, nutrition, primary care and both occupational and physical therapy will be on site to discuss osteoporosis risk and prevention, screening results and how to follow up with proper care.

No registration is required. If you have questions, please call 570-961-3823, option 4.

More than 10 million Americans over age 50 have osteoporosis and many don’t realize it until after they sustain a fracture. Fortunately, there are simple steps patients and their physicians can take for prevention. Screening is recommended for all women over 65, for younger women with risk factors (family history, smoking and certain medications, among others), as well as for some men.

“We’re hoping we can identify people who may not have realized they’re at risk and get them connected with proper care to save them the pain and trouble of a future fracture,” said Dan Sylvestre, a second-year student organizer.

The Student Musculoskeletal Society (SMS) is a student-run organization which fosters clinical experience, education and professional development through guest lectures, clinical/surgical skills workshops and opportunities for mentorship. Learn more about SMS at geisinger.org/gcsomsms.

About Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) is a member of the Geisinger family. GCSOM offers a community-based model of medical education with campuses in Danville, Lewistown, Scranton, Sayre and Wilkes-Barre. Geisinger Commonwealth offers Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a portfolio of graduate degrees. The school’s innovative curriculum, focused on caring for people in the context of their lives and their community, attracts the next generation of physicians and scientists from within its region, as well as from across the state and the nation. Geisinger Commonwealth is committed to non-discrimination in all employment and educational opportunities. Visit www.geisinger.edu/gcsom.

About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the non-profit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 134 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses, and Geisinger Health Plan, with 600,000 members in commercial and government plans. The Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $14 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country.  Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.