Gibson Area Hospital Bone Health located at the NEW Gibson Health of Bloomington location!
501 S. Towanda Barnes Road, Building A
Bloomington, IL. 61705
309-612-9076
- Laboratory Services
- Medication Injections
- Supplements
- Working with Specialty Pharmacies
- Funding Assistance for Osteoporosis Medications
- Medication Samples when Available
- Shannon’s Expert Knowledge and Passion for Treating Bone Health!
Shannon Feldman, formally Laesch is an Advanced Practice Nurse and is board certified as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. She has a passion for helping patients achieve optimal bone health through multiple treatment options!
Shannon completed the Fracture Liaison Course (FLS) through the National Osteoporosis and Bone Health Foundation and has been treating bone health patients for many years. She is a member of multiple Bone ECHO groups that meet online to discuss osteoporosis treatment and metabolic bone disease. Shannon taught nursing at Illinois State University for many years and has many years of both inpatient and outpatient settings with acute chronic diseases and illnesses.
Shannon is a member of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, International Association of Forensic Nursing, and the Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing.
Osteroporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone structures that increases the risk of fractures. It happens when you lose too much bone, make too little bone, or both. As a result, your bones become weak and may easily fracture. One in two women and one in four men will have a fracture caused by osteoporosis.
Bone Strengthening
- Maintain a balanced diet
- Eat foods rich in Calcium and Vitamin D
- Exercise regularly
- Participate in 30 minutes of weight bearing exercise, walking, or jogging 3-4 times a week
- Avoid Smoking
- Dont consume more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day
- Prevent falls
- Use clear pathways and handrails
- Wear comfortable shoes with a rubber sole
Risk Factors
- Previous Fragility Fracture
- Recent Falls/balance issues
- Post-Menopause
- Female over the age of 65
- Male over the age of 70
- Low Testosterone
- Glucocorticoid Use
- Family History of Osteoporosis
- Inactive Lifestyle
