Hear about the Own the Bone designation that our Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team has received for the 7th year in a row.
Tahoe Forest Health System (TFHS) is proud to announce they have received an Own the Bone Star Performer designation for the 2021 year, an achievement reserved for institutions that perform the highest level of fragility fracture and bone health care.
What can patients do to protect their bones?
- Get adequate calcium and vitamin D, either through diet or supplements, if necessary.
- Engage in regular weight bearing and muscle strengthening exercise.
- Prevent falls around the home and be careful of stairs, railings, clutter, etc.
- Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake to 2‐3 drinks per day.