Stronger Bones: Your Guide to Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis
SANTA BARBARA — The Cottage Rheumatology Clinic is hosting a free virtual “Meet the Doctor” event on Wednesday, March 11, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., focused on preventing and treating osteoporosis. The presentation will be led by Dr. Courtney Stull, a physician at Cottage Rheumatology Clinic who is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine.
Dr. Stull will discuss the importance of bone health and joint preservation as we age, including how osteoporosis develops and steps to reduce risk.
Participants will learn about:
• Risk factors that increase your chances of developing osteoporosis
• Ways to protect bone density
• Current treatments for osteoporosis
• Medications that help strengthen bones
• Recommended screenings and when to receive them
The event will also feature a Q&A session, providing participants the opportunity to have their questions answered directly by Dr. Stull in a confidential setting.
To register for this free virtual event, go to cottagehealth.org/mtd
About Cottage Health | CottageHealth.org — Cottage Health is a not-for-profit health system providing advanced medical care on California’s Central Coast. In the past year, its hospitals in Goleta, Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley cared for 20,733 inpatient admissions, 91,649 emergency department visits and 2,005 newborn deliveries. With more than 700 physicians, including specialists typically found only at university medical centers, Cottage offers expert, comprehensive care. As a teaching institution, it trains physicians through residency programs in medical, surgical, pediatric and radiology specialties. Cottage Health is home to the Central Coast’s only Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center and an advanced comprehensive stroke center. Its specialty services include Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, the Santa Barbara Neuroscience Institute, Cottage Heart & Vascular Center and Cottage Center for Orthopedics. Beyond its hospitals, Cottage expands care through primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers and 24/7 provider access via Cottage Virtual Care.