Bone Density Screening Test

DATE: February 6, 2019 TIME: 9:30 – 3:30 p.m. PLACE: Lumby Health Centre 2135 Norris Avenue, Lumby COST: Financially supported by Lumby Pharmacy What is a bone density screening test? Osteoporosis—a disease of dangerously fragile bones—can sneak up on you. That’s because it doesn’t cause any symptoms. People usually don’t know they have it until a bone breaks unexpectedly, often from a minor fall. A bone density test enhances the accuracy of calculating your risk of breaking bones. A bone density screening test can help you identify your level of bone density. The appointment will provide a consultation with a certified trained professional. This individual will let you know if you need to follow-up with your family physician for further bone density testing. The bone density test is for people who want to know if they are at risk for osteoporosis. The test is not for anyone already diagnosed with osteoporosis or to see how well osteoporosis medicine is working. Please call 250-547-9741 to book your bone density screening test. The test is done with a trained licensed professional. Space is limited (18 people).