June 2004

Life West gives free osteoporosis screenings

Local residents took advantage of free osteoporosis screenings at Life Chiropractic College West Health Center. This community outreach program was developed to help educate the public about the importance of osteoporosis screening and introduce another piece of state-of-the-art technology to the Life West Health Center.

The machine used was the MediTech Osteometer DTX-200, which uses x-ray absorptometry technology to estimate the bone mineral content and density in the distal section of the forearm.

The scan takes three minutes and delivers a low dose of radiation. The x-ray signal registered at the detector is inversely proportional to the bone mineral content and density of the forearm, with fewer x-rays detected when more bone is present and more detected when bone mass is low. The unit is linked to a computer that automatically calculates the bone mineral content and density.

After each screening, the patients were able to review their results immediately, receive lifestyle recommendations and were given information on osteoporosis and its prevention.

Life Chiropractic College West operates a public health center, through which more than 1,500 patients a week receive subsidized healthcare.

Source: Life Chiropractic College West, www.lifewest.edu

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