LCRP offers Bone Health Program to all patients diagnosed with osteoporosis
In the United States, an estimated 10 million people age 50 years and older have osteoporosis or osteopenia – a condition when bone mass or bone mineral density decreases and there’s a change in bone strength.
To help treat this common condition, the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion offers the comprehensive Bone Health Program to all patients – whether you have cancer or not – with an osteoporosis diagnosis.
We have a dedicated team that provides individualized treatment plans based on your diagnosis. You will work with our Bone Health Program team leader to ensure the appropriate labs and scans are ordered, authorizations are filed and scheduled on time so no medication doses are missed, essentially managing all aspects of your treatment.
The goal of the Bone Health Program is to treat your condition in a timely manner while maintaining the highest quality of care to meet your individual needs.
Why is this important? Genetic factors, gender, medical treatments and a variety of other factors can contribute to bone loss resulting in bones that may become thin and fragile resulting in fractures. We want to address the diagnosis as early as possible to prevent you from potentially experiencing any broken bones.
Learn more about osteoporosis here
How to get started
Your primary care physician can refer you to the Bone Health Program. Or, you have the option to self-refer by calling our Bone Health Program team leader at 912-210-4876. We can coordinate with your physician to start your treatment program.
Once the referral is approved, participation in the Bone Health Program begins with a consultation with our team. We will provide education on your medications and guidelines before your treatment begins to ensure you understand the treatment plan and address your questions.
Our Locations
The Bone Health Program at the LCRP offers two convenient locations in South Carolina:
In Bluffton:
100 Buckwalter Place Blvd.
Bluffton, SC 29910
In Hilton Head:
45 Hospital Center Commons
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Call us at 912-210-4876 for more information or help setting up an appointment.