Screening for Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis in Women ages 30-64 Review of a Pilot Program in Primary CareScreening for Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis in Women ages 30-64 Review of a Pilot Program in Primary Care

The risk of an osteoporotic hip fracture is greater than the combined risks of breast cancer, myocardial infarction, and stroke, yet research shows less than 25% of women are being screened. Post-menopause, either surgical or natural, is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Nurse practitioners are in an excellent position to lead the way in osteoporosis screening. This article presents findings in a recent osteoporosis screening program in a primary care office