<br /> If you have osteoporosis, you are far from alone. Some 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and 34 million more have low bone mass.<br /> <br /> The release of new medication options, changing recommendations for current therapies and confusion about the availability of patient resources can make caring for your osteoporosis very challenging. Fortunately, <a href="/Conditions---Treatments/Services/Family-and-Primary-Care/Services/Endocrinology-Associates.aspx" target="_self">PinnacleHealth Endocrinology Associates</a> has the latest diagnosis and treatment options to help you.<br /> <br /> &ldquo;Our patients are typically those who are beyond the domain of a family doctor &ndash; patients who have been on medication, but there&rsquo;s no change in bone densities, or they are wondering if they should change medicines,&rdquo; says Dr. Renu Joshi, PinnacleHealth endocrinologist and clinic director.<br /> <br /> PinnacleHealth&rsquo;s Osteoporosis Clinic opened in January 2011 in response to a need for a clinic dedicated solely to diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. At our clinic, you can rest assured that your condition will be treated with comprehensive clinical care, medication administration and education.<br /> <h2> <br /> Staffed by an endocrinologist, nurse practitioner and a nurse educator, our new clinic:</h2> <ul> <li> Treats osteoporosis through comprehensive clinical care</li> <li> Diagnoses osteoporosis by use of <a href="http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/Conditions---Treatments/Services/Imaging-%28Radiology%29/Services/DXA-%28Bone-Density-Scan%29.aspx" target="_self"><span>DXA scan</span></a></li> <li> Prescribes oral medication</li> <li> Administers IV medication</li> <li> Educates patients on the disease, treatment plans, nutrition and exercise guidelines and fall prevention</li> <li> Provides new treatments for people on Bisphosphonates</li> </ul> <h2> <br /> What to Expect</h2> You can expect to be seen at least twice at the clinic as treatment begins and then every six months or annually after that. Open three times monthly, our Osteoporosis Clinic is located at our <a href="http://www.pinnaclehealth.org//Locations---Directions/Specialty-Care/PinnacleHealth-Endocrinology-Associates-%28West-Shor.aspx">West Shore office on the Cumberland Campus</a>. A physician referral is preferred. You can call either office for an appointment.<br /> <h3> <br /> Watch the video below to learn more about Osteoporosis</h3> <!-- ViewMedica Embed osteoporosis Start --> <div id="A_c825819e"> &nbsp;</div> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.swarminteractive.com/js/vm.js" ></script><script type="text/javascript">client="3927"; openthis="A_c825819e"; vm_open();</script><!-- ViewMedica Embed End -->