In addition to providing breast cancer screening, diagnosis and support, Bone Density Testing is offered at The Rose.

It is recommended that women over 50 begin annual bone density screening. This simple 10-minute test will determine bone loss. Both men and women are at risk for Osteoporosis. A Bone Density test detects even the smallest amount of bone loss from osteopenia to osteoporosis, and determines risk for future fracture. Since osteoporosis development can be undetected for decades - until a fracture occurs, early diagnosis is important. A Bone Density Test measures bone mass. This test is accurate, painless and noninvasive.

Click here to learn about simple changes you can make to improve your bone health.

To schedule your Bone Density test, please call 281.484.4708.

Here are helpful links to find out more about bone health.

www.medscape.com
Medical site from WebMD.

www.nof.org
The National Osteoporosis Foundation Website.