Washington Post mentions Burnett, UMaine Center on Aging in story on osteoporosis treatment

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

December 2, 2016 UMaine in the News

The Washington Post cited advice from Paula Burnett, RSVP Program Coordinator at the University of Maine Center on Aging, in a story on exercise classes that can help ease the effects of osteoporosis. For relief, seniors with the degenerative bone condition are increasingly turning to classes that include resistance and weight-bearing exercises. Burnett, the newspaper notes, recommends that seniors suffering from osteoporosis get clearance from their doctors, before taking part in any exercise classes.