The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is proud to announce the award of a new grant from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to launch the BONEUP (Building Osteoporosis Networks and Engagement Using Partnerships) national campaign. BHOF is one of six organizations chosen by CDC through a nationwide competitive application process to advance education and awareness of chronic diseases.
With this major three-year grant, we will highlight osteoporosis as a pressing public health crisis that urgently needs to be addressed to curb the rapidly rising number of osteoporosis-related fractures nationwide.
The time is NOW to strengthen our national response to prevent osteoporosis and fractures. To view the full press release, click HERE.
For more information, contact education@bonehealthandosteoporosis.org.
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The BONEUP project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $375,000.00 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS during year one. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Resources
Bone Health Quiz: Know Your Risk Factors for Weakened Bones and Fractures
Bone health facts appear along with your responses as you take the Bone Health Quiz. If a message appears in red type, that indicates a risk factor for weakened bones and fractures. If you have risk factors, you should discuss them with your health care provider.
Click here to take the Bone Health Quiz.
Bone Health Patient Awareness: Toolkit for Healthcare Providers
By sharing the information in this toolkit with your networks and patients, you can empower them to take proactive steps in safeguarding their bone health and preventing fractures. In this toolkit, you’ll find sample social media posts, an email template, infographics, and handouts that make it simple to spread awareness and encourage early intervention. Please join us in promoting better bone health and ensuring more people receive the care they need!
Click here to download the toolkit.
Why Healthy Bones Matter™ for the Black Community
This program provides insight into how medical conditions, medicines, and family history can affect your risk for fractures. Unfortunately, black Americans are less likely to be screened for osteoporosis, receive treatment and are more likely to have chronic conditions bad for bones. Learn the myths about bone health and what you can do to understand your risk profile and make a change today!
Click here to sign up for Why Healthy Bones Matter™ for the Black Community
Public Health Professional Sub-site
The Public Health Professionals Sub-Site is a dedicated resource for public health professionals working to improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis across populations. Here, you’ll find evidence-based tools, strategies, and data to support community education, program planning, and policy development focused on lifelong bone health. This resource also features emerging research and materials to help you design impactful, population-based interventions and promote bone health equity in your community.
Spanish-Language Resources
These two Spanish-language one-pagers are designed to help you take control of your bone health. Tomando El Control De La Salud De Sus Huesos (Take Charge of Your Bone Health) provides easy-to-follow tips on preventing osteoporosis, building strong bones, and understanding your risk factors. Preguntas Para Hacerle A Su Medico Acerca De La Salud De Sus Huesos (Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider) helps you prepare for your next medical visit with important questions to guide a proactive conversation with your healthcare provider. These resources make it easier to stay informed and take steps toward stronger, healthier bones with culturally relevant resources for Spanish-speaking communities.
Huesos Saludables de por Vida
Este presentación compartirá los fundamentos de la salud ósea y su importancia. Es la introducción perfecta a la prevención de la pérdida ósea, la prevención de fracturas, el ejercicio y la nutrición saludables para los huesos. ¡Tome medidas para mantenerse fuerte y independiente de por vida!
Presione aquí para ver el seminario web.
Otros recursos
- Medicinas que pueden causar pérdida ósea y contribuir a la osteoporosis
- Tomando El Control de la Sauld De Sus Huesos: Carga Osteogenica
- Osteoporosis – Le Puede Pasar
Healthy Bones for Life: What To Know About Osteoporosis and Diabetes
Webinar: The What To Know About Osteoporosis and Diabetes webinar reviews the essentials of bone health, tailored specifically for women living with diabetes. This session will provide practical tips and expert insights to help you take proactive steps toward lifelong bone health. Click here to view the webinar now.
Tip Sheet: The Osteoporosis and Diabetes: Healthy Bones for Life tip sheet reviews what osteoporosis is, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, fracture prevention, and links to additional resources. Click here to download the tip sheet now.
Tip Sheet: The Physical Activity and Exercise for Diabetes and Bone Health tip sheet how physical activity and exercise can help your bone health, exercises to increase and maintain bone density, exercised for posture, safe movement, balance, fall prevention, precautions, recommendations across the lifespan, and links to additional resources. Click here to download the tip sheet now.
Building Strong Bones While Following A Gluten-Free Diet
Did you know that people with celiac disease are at higher risk for low bone density and osteoporosis? In this program, the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation and the Celiac Disease Foundation review how nutrition supports bone strength – both for those managing bone loss and those aiming to prevent it. Bone health specialist Elizabeth Quinn, MS, CNS®, LDN, CNGS, FMCHC and celiac disease specialist Meghan Donnelly, MS, RDN, CDN share practical strategies to optimize bone health on a gluten-free diet, including how to get enough calcium, vitamin D, and other key nutrients.
Click here to view the recording.
Healthy Bones for Life in Cantonese
This program shares the basics of bone health and why it is important. You will learn bone development over the ages, understand what osteoporosis is, bone loss and fractures. It’s the perfect introduction to preventing bone loss, fracture prevention, bone-safe exercise and bone-healthy nutrition. So take steps to stay strong and independent for life!
Click here to learn more and sign up.