Reports
Upcoming OCFP ‘Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention’ Workshops
Do you want to improve your confidence in screening, diagnosing, and optimizing care for patients with osteoporosis, including those with moderate risk?
If so, please register for one of the upcoming OCFP ‘Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention’ workshops being held in:…
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Do you have osteoarthritis or osteoporosis? Or just want to learn more about bone health?
If so, come attend a free two-hour, interactive event with kinesiology students at the University of Waterloo. Get assessed for key aspects of your physical …
New FRS Tool Launched to Prevent Fractures in LTC
Fractures are a serious health concern for older adults living in long-term care (LTC) and cost $1.03 billion annually in Canada. Research shows 45% of LTC residents are at high risk for fractures.
Fractures occur more frequently among LTC residents …
Read MoreMore Plants, Less Meat: Canada’s New Food Guide
Canada’s new Food Guide, released on January 22, is a modern approach to promoting healthy eating, making healthier eating choices easier for all Canadians. This new food guide focuses on what to eat and how to eat.
Canadians continue to …
Vitamin D and Effects on Fractures, Falls & BMD
A recent article on the effect of vitamin D supplementation on fractures, falls and bone mineral density was published in the journal Lancet Diabetes Endocrinology by Bolland and colleagues (October 4, 2018). This research reviewed the available literature as part …
Read MoreFracture Screening & Prevention Program (FSPP): Improving Care for Fragility Fracture Patients
The Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy (OOS) launched the newest site of the Fracture Screening and Prevention Program (FSPP) at Scarborough and Rouge Hospital – Centenary site, on September 25th, 2018. The FSPP is a secondary fracture prevention program designed …
Read MoreOsteoporosis Education Forum in Peterborough on November 14
Osteoporosis Canada brings you ‘Meet the Experts’ a 7th annual public education forum on osteoporosis in Peterborough on Wednesday, November 14 from 9:30 am to 1 pm.
Topics and speakers at the event include:
- Osteoporosis 101 by Dr. Adachi
Osteoporosis Education Event at Richmond Hill Central Library on November 1
November marks Osteoporosis Awareness Month in Canada and a great opportunity to learn more about osteoporosis and bone health. Attend an osteoporosis community education event being held at the Richmond Hill Central Library on Thursday, November 1 from 7 pm …
Read MoreOsteoporosis Education Event in Waterloo on November 3
The Centre for Bone Health presents a free education event titled ‘ Osteoporosis: Updates & Controversies’ on Saturday, November 3 from 9 am to 12 pm. The event is scheduled to take place at St. George Banquet Hall in Waterloo, …
Read MoreBone Matters Webinar on ‘Osteoporosis & Yoga’ on September 13
Enjoy yoga but worried that having osteoporosis won’t allow you to safely practice it?
Simply register for the upcoming Bone Matters webinar scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 1 pm to 2 pm to get …
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