1)	Are you suffering from bone or joint pain?
		You are not alone! According to the CDC, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. In fact, 42.7 million Americans have doctor-diagnosed arthritis; more than a third report that their arthritis limits their activities of daily living. In the U.S., 10 million individuals are estimated to have Osteoporosis and almost 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis. While osteoporosis is often thought of as an older person's disease, it can strike at any age.
	2)	Are you overwhelmed by the abundance of information out there on bone and joint health?
		The American Orthopaedic Association AOA recently conducted a symposium entitled, “Evaluating the Flood of Orthopaedic Media and Marketing Information.” They concluded that patients, and the general public have greater access and exposure to orthopaedic information from a wide variety of sources. The reliability of the source and validity of such information may not always be identified. Some information is biased or commercial, while other information is evidence-based and accurate. .The dividing lines may not always be clear to consumers. There is just so much information out there on bone and joint health that it is often difficult to determine what is true. By attending this series, you will hear from experts who will help sort out fact from fiction.
	3)	Do you want to improve your overall understanding of bone and joint health including Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Hip, Knee, Shoulder and Spine Joint Pain, and Joint Replacement Surgery?
		Then this series is for you! It is designed for patients, their family members and supporters. The information that participants will learn will improve communication and knowledge so that physicians and patients together can make informed choices regarding disease treatment and maintenance of health!