Every week Mary Ellen Burris writes an article on a subject relating to food, health, reader questions and concerns, and other important subjects. Make A Density Date osteoporosis screening Make a date for a screening test at Wegmans in August to determine whether you re losing bone mass. If you re at risk, you can take steps to minimize the chances of osteoporosis. Each store will have one screening. Most third party insurers do not reimburse for this, I m sorry to say.
Prevention does pay though, even if insurers don t.
You ll reach the company that our pharmacy folks contracted with, Mobile Screening Authority, to conduct the tests. You ll be given the schedule for your store, and signed up right then and there. A complete schedule of times is available in each pharmacy. Osteoporosis is treatable but it s easier to prevent. When the bones lose density, they become porous and fragile, leading to an increased risk of fracture, particularly in the hip and spine.