Overview
The Center for Bone Health was established to provide coordinated, comprehensive care to children with bone health concerns. This includes children with evidence of weak bones—those who have had multiple fractures or who have low bone mineral density—and children who are at risk for weak bones because of such factors as immobility, modified/restricted diets or chronic steroid use.
The Center for Bone Health at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is the only pediatric bone center in the Delaware Valley providing both clinical care and bone densitometry (DXA) interpretation. Children's Hospital is already recognized as a leader in the field of pediatric bone research and thus has the enthusiastic support and collaboration from many divisions within the hospital.
Outpatient Service
The Bone Health outpatient service allows the patient to see multiple providers (physician, dietitian, and physical therapist) all on one day, in one visit, all in the same outpatient setting. The patients undergo a complete evaluation, which consists of a medical assessment by a physician, nutritional assessment by a registered dietitian and physical activity/motor evaluation by a physical therapist. A comprehensive plan of care is put together for each patient, consisting of necessary lab tests, nutrition interventions, physical activity recommendations and follow-up care as needed.
To refer patients to the Center, the referring physician and/or the patient’s parent should contact the Program Coordinator, Heidi J. Beris, BSN, RN, CPN, at bonehealthcenter@email.chop.edu or by phone at 1-877-972-BONE (2663).
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