Osteoporosis is a disease that causes porous bones.
It develops gradually and may begin early in life, so prevention is critical even for young people. Bone Builders is a partnership between the University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, Arizona Prevention Center, Maricopa County Department of Health Services, Dairy Council of Arizona, Lutheran Healthcare Network and many other organizations. Bone Builders is currently providing volunteer peer education in the East Valley and will expand to other parts of Maricopa County in the future. Volunteers are needed to bring the osteoporosis message to women in their worksites, churches, and community organizations. If your organization or business would like to become a Bone Builders partner or sponsor, please contact us.