Our goal is to achieve an outcome of a 20% reduction in osteoporotic hip fractures in Ontario, by 2020.

Osteoporosis is a highly debilitating condition in which bones become less dense and fracture more easily. It is the single most important cause of fractures among men and women over the age of 50 and is a highly prevalent and costly condition.

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In February 2005, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care announced Ontario’s and Canada’s first Osteoporosis Strategy, with the goal of reducing hip fractures and other osteoporotic fractures in Ontario.

To achieve this goal the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy employs a patient-centered, an inter-disciplinary approach that is integrated across health care sectors.

Core strategic components of the strategy

Fracture Prevent

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Reduce the risk of hip and other osteoporotic fractures

Professional Ed

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Increase evidence-informed practice by healthcare professionals

Education & Self-Management

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Increase capacity of at-risk patients to understand and manage their fracture risk

Stakeholders and Partners

The dedicated team at McMaster are engaged in the management of the Long Term Care strategy and professional education of osteoporosis.

As the initial catalyst to the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy, the Women’s College Hospital continues to push forward in osteoporosis care and management.

By providing ongoing funding and support the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care continues to enhance the core components of the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy.

At the forefront of care St. Michael’s hospital provides the evaluation component of the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy.

Osteoporosis Canada works with health care professionals across the country to ensure the latest prevention, diagnostic and treatment options are available to individuals with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis Canada has developed practice guidelines and standards for use by physicians in their clinical practice.

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Ontario College of Family Physicians provides professional education critical to achieving the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy’s goal of 20% fracture reduction by 2020.