The West Virginia Osteoporosis & Arthritis Program has partnered with the West Virginia Women’s Commission to educate women on what can be done to prevent and treat osteoporosis. The two groups are addressing the silent disease by educating women through the Healthy BONES initiative and encouraging them to get tested for osteoporosis as soon as possible.

Recent studies have shown that nearly 72 percent of the 5 million women aged 65 years and over with osteoporosis have not received a bone mineral density (BMD) test or treatment for the disease. When left untreated, osteoporosis weakens bones, which can lead to broken bones and/or fractures.

The West Virginia Osteoporosis & Arthritis Program, along with the Women’s Commission, strives to help women identify osteoporosis early so that their physician/health care provider can provide an effective treatment plan. 

The following are tools and resources about Osteoporosis in West Virginia.