World Osteoporosis Day 2012 - Function in Bengaluru
ISBMR celebrated World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) at Bangaluru by organizing a fun evening of Art and Bone Heath.
A product of amalgamation of the left brain (science and logic) and the Right Brain ( creativity and arts) : MC/ emceed by Diana Tholoor.
Venue : Dayanand Sagar Auditorium : http://www.dayanandasagar.edu/
Chief Guest : Governor .
Guests of Honor Sudha Murthy & Girish Karnad & Shyamala Bhave.
Flute Performance by Pravin Godkhindi on a 8 foot flute – the only one of its kind imported from Holland.
Synergy between Nisar Ahmed poetry /composition ( a renowned kannada poet) on Lord Krishna / Devi ( Hindu gods) : Poornima Gururaj.
Fusion or flow of various art forms Dance – South Indian/ North Indian ( Odissi), Persian (Eastern), Western ( salsa/hip hop). – Sanaz and Lourde Vijay
Various forms of Paintings (watercolor, oil, charcoal) and Sculptures – Frank will be coordinating this.
The fusion of the 2 – Painting to Music – Live!
And a medical talk about the why and what of bone disease (with emphasis of preventive aspects) by specialists.
Our theme will provide the platform for all the artists to come on a common platform of these Presentations.
Overall we are hoping that all discussions will support the following messages:
- Osteoporosis is a huge and growing worldwide health problem
- Progress has been made since 2002 but serious problems remain
- Our Call to Action urges:
- Women to engage in a “bone-friendly lifestyle”
- Health care professionals to take the time to improve their own knowledge of the disease and advice patients on osteoporosis prevention and treatment
- Government and other health officials to recognize osteoporosis as a health priority and pay for bone density scans, diagnostic tests for vertebral fracture and proven therapies before the first fracture occurs.
For more details, call us on 011 4168 8659 or email us at isbmrindia@gmail.com.