Community Programs

To find out about community programs in your area, call NJ EASE (1/877-222-3737)

Project Healthy Bones exercise and education program for people at risk, or who have osteoporosis. Project Healthy Bones is a 24-week exercise and education program for older women and men at risk for, or who have osteoporosis. The program at community sites throughout the state. Contact 609/292-9152 to learn more about Project Healthy Bones classes in your area.

Osteoporosis Curricula for Youth

KidStrong (Inside & Out). A curriculum with five lessons on nutrition, physical activity, obesity and bone health information for grades 5 and 6. Contact NJ Department of Health and Senior Services at 609-292-1723 for additional information.

Jump Start Your Bones. A program for 7th and 8th grade classes available at schools. The 12- lesson program includes information on calcium consumption, physical activity and bone density. Contact the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services at 609-292-1723 for additional information.

Teacher Training. This bone health training is provided through five Community Partnership for Healthy Adolescents in special needs (Abbott) school districts. The training targets physical education, science and consumer science educators for grades 5-7. Contact the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services at 609-292-1723 for additional information.

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