Fracture Link – Volume 13 – Summer 2019
In this issue: Osteoporosis Interprofessional Education (OP IPE) Module Fracture Screening and Prevention Program and CLEAR Medical Imaging Partnership Bone Mineral Density Testing (RUR) and…
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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…
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UW KINNECTION
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…
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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…
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More 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…
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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…
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Fracture Link – Volume 12 – Fall 2018
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Fracture 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,…
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Osteoporosis 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…
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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…
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Osteoporosis 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…
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Bone 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…
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Updated Version of Osteoporosis Custom Form
The 2010 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis in Canada and the 2015 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Frail Elderly offer…
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Fracture Link – Volume 11 – Summer 2018
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Welcome to CMC 2018!
On May 4 – 5, 2018, Osteoporosis Canada, in partnership with Bone and Joint Canada, will be hosting the 2nd Canadian Musculoskeletal Conference (CMC) 2018,…
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Webinar on Supporting Osteoporosis Knowledge in LTC homes
Ontario Association for Residents’ Councils (OARC) and the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy for Long-Term Care (OOSLTC) have partnered to help strengthen and advance residents’ awareness and…
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Long-Term Care Video Series
Osteoporosis Canada, Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy, University of Waterloo and GERAS Centre for Aging Research are excited to announce the launch of four series of videos,…
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2nd Canadian Musculoskeletal Conference – CMC 2018
Save the date:May 4 – 5, 2018 National Conference on Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis Presented by Osteoporosis Canada in partnership with Bone and Joint Canada This…
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Ottawa Hospital receives recognition for fracture screening and prevention
The Ottawa Hospital has been recognized for its work in preventing bone fractures. The certificate of achievement acknowledges the hospital’s implementation of a fracture screening…
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