In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, sits down with Dr. Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, to explore the importance of bone health across all ages. Dr. Singer emphasizes building peak bone mass during adolescence and assessing risks in midlife, with a focus on the role of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners and APRNs in osteoporosis prevention and management. They discuss shared decision-making in treatment, as well as lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and avoiding smoking and alcohol for optimal bone health.
Show notes
Dr. Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, is Chief of the Division of Women's Primary Care and Director of Bone Densitometry at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, where she also leads the Bone Health and Fracture Liaison Service. She holds dual faculty appointments in Medicine and Obstetrics/Gynecology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. As Chief Medical Officer of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), Dr. Singer is deeply involved in osteoporosis and fracture prevention, serving on advisory committees for the National Menopause Foundation, International Osteoporosis Foundation, and International Society for Clinical Densitometry. Board-certified in internal medicine and a certified clinical densitometrist, her expertise includes women’s primary care, bone health, menopause, and sexual health.
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