 Hello, I'm Sarah VanSumeren and I'm a bone health specialist and a member of MidMichigan Health's comprehensive Musculoskeletal Care team. As a bone health specialist, I work closely with patients at risk for secondary fractures caused by weakening of the bone. In my role, I am involved in the screening and diagnosis of osteoporosis and other metabolic bone disorders to prevent secondary fractures. This includes coordinating bone density scans and fall risk assessments. I also counsel patients on prevention measures like diet, exercise, and vitamin supplement intake. I manage medication therapy and ongoing treatment, monitoring, and follow-up. I believe that patients' lives can be positively impacted by simply educating them and providing them with the tools they need to prevent further pain and damage to their skeletal system. The most satisfying aspect of my work is building trusting relationships with my patients so that I can provide guidance to help them feel better and live healthy and more active lives. My philosophy of care is to educate and guide my patients so that they can make informed decisions regarding their health. I feel it is important to listen to them and respect their story. The relationship I strive to create is one based on trust and communication. For more information about the Bone Health Clinic or to inquire about becoming a patient, call 989-837-9192.