The next educational presentation in the Fort Hill Activity Center Wellness Series will be “Osteoporosis,” given by Courtney Burland, Physician Assistant and Coordinator of the Fracture Liaison Service at DuPage Medical Group. The seminar will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive in Naperville.
Osteoporosis has been called the silent epidemic because it is widespread in both men and women over the age of 50 and it has no symptoms that can be felt until a bone has fractured. The speaker will address risk factors, screenings and treatment options including exercise, fall prevention, supplements, and medications.
“Through our partnership with DuPage Medical Group, we are able to bring in medical professionals to discuss topics that we feel are relevant to our community,” said fitness manager Kristina McGrath. “Osteoporosis is something a lot of our Fort Hill fitness members mention to us as a health concern, and we are happy to provide them an opportunity to learn more about this topic.”
This seminar is free to Fort Hill Fitness members and $5 for nonmembers. Each attendee must register through the Naperville Park District. Fitness members must register in person at Fort Hill Activity Center or call 630-995-8900. Nonmembers may register online at www.napervilleparks.org.
—Naperville Park District