Osteoporosis Support Group - Oregon Osteoporosis Center

Osteoporosis Support Group
Portland, Oregon

The Group provides support, education, and encouragement to persons who are affected by osteoporosis so that life can be enjoyed despite the limitations that can be associated with this disorder.

The Support Group strives to:

• Help members realize they are not alone

• Provide information and education

• Support members in their efforts to lead productive lives

• Provide an outlet for feelings

• Provide emotional support and coping strategies

The Support Group supplements medical treatment of osteoporosis by educating members on how to assume greater responsibility for their own health. The Group adds a personal dimension to health care by addressing the needs of body, mind and spirit.

The Support Group benefits from a close association with the Oregon Osteoporosis Center, located at the Portland Providence Professional Plaza. The Center is directed by Dr. Michael McClung, an endocrinologist internationally known as a leader in the field of research, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Betsy McClung, Osteoporosis Nurse Specialist and Associate Director of the Center, serves as staff consultant to the Support Group.

Meetings have an educational format, with time for members to ask questions and share feelings, concerns, and coping strategies.

Invited speakers present topics of interest selected by the Group members. These topics include:

• Nutrition

• Medical treatment for osteoporosis

• Physical therapy

• Massage

• Exercise

• Fall prevention

• Calcium nutrition

• Symptom management

At select meetings, Dr. McClung presents current findings from osteoporosis research, as well as news from a variety of national and international meetings.

The Osteoporosis Support Group meets each month. See below for dates.

Meetings are from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at:

Unity Church of Portland
4525 SE Stark
Portland, OR 97215

For more information about Osteoporosis Support Group meetings, you may call (503) 215-6151.

Osteoporosis Education and Support Group
Thursday, April 24, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dr. Molly Omizo, Associate Director, Research Physician
with Oregon Osteoporosis Center, will discuss:
Current Osteoporosis Research Studies

No cost to attend. Donations are always appreciated. Meetings are open to everyone.
Parking is available in the lot on the west side of the church and in the large lot at the corner of SE 47th & Stark.
Please do not park on side streets. Refreshments will be provided. No RSVP is required.