Sally Field Shares Her Osteoporosis Story on EmpowHer
Hollywood Legend and Women's Health Web Site Heighten Bone Health Awareness
Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) June 26, 2009
EmpowHer, the home of women's health online, (http://www. empowher. com (http://www. empowher. com)) announced today that Academy Award winning actress and bone health advocate Sally Field is sharing her osteoporosis story with the web site's audience. Field joins EmpowHer's large group of women who are sharing their health stories to help other women.
To view Sally Field's videos, click here: http://www. empowher. com/community/herstory/video-herstory-sally-field-shares-how-it-felt-be-recognized-national-osteoporosis (http://www. empowher. com/community/herstory/video-herstory-sally-field-shares-how-it-felt-be-recognized-national-osteoporosis)
Sally Field is a two-time Academy Award winning actress who has tirelessly helped educate women on the importance of osteoporosis awareness and prevention. Since being diagnosed with osteoporosis six years ago, Field has launched a national "Rally With Sally for Bone Health" campaign and has participated in a Capitol Hill briefing co-sponsored by the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
EmpowHer Founder and Chairman, Michelle King Robson, said about Sally Field's presence on EmpowHer, "Sally Field is a powerful advocate in the area of osteoporosis. By sharing her story on EmpowHer, Sally is making a tremendous impact on the bone health of women around the country. It is an honor to help spread her message."
Commenting on how integral osteoporosis awareness is, Sally Field said, "I have been very proud to … help bring about this awareness to the women of my generation and the women to come after us."
About EmpowHer
EmpowHer, the home of women's health online, is a unique resource dedicated to improving women's health and well-being. EmpowHer provides up-to-date medical information, access to leading medical experts, advocates, and a devoted community of women who ask questions, share stories, and connect with one another in a safe and supportive environment.
Useful Information on Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Dr. Robert P. Heaney, M. D.
Internationally recognized expert in the field of bone biology and calcium nutrition, father of the groundbreaking 40+ year nun study on osteoporosis and calcium physiology. http://www. empowher. com/users/rheaney (http://www. empowher. com/users/rheaney)
Dr. Ethel S. Siris, M. D.
Immediate past-President for the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the Director of the Toni Stabile Osteoporosis Center at Columbia University http://www. empowher. com/users/dr-ethel-siris (http://www. empowher. com/users/dr-ethel-siris)
For additional information on EmpowHer, please contact Todd Hartley or visit http://www. empowher. com (http://www. empowher. com).
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