The Osteoporosis Report is an excellent source of timely news and valuable information about how to help prevent osteoporosis and maintain strong, healthy bones. On a quarterly basis, patients, caregivers and anyone interested in good bone health can learn about BHOFās latest projects/programs, consumer-friendly tips on diet, exercise/safe movement, recent advocacy initiatives and more. Subscribe… Read more »
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#GivingTuesday 2023
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that takes place annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. There are a several ways to get involved! Donate today to help us get to $10k! Break the Silence. Osteoporosis is known as the silent disease because it is usually undetected. Did you know that approximately 10 million Americans have… Read more »
National Hispanic Heritage Month
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Osteoporosis Foundation joins the national celebration of the culture, achievements and contributions of Hispanics/Latinos in the United States. We spoke with the CEO of NOF, Claire Gill: Q:Ā Why did the National Osteoporosis Foundation decided to create a website for the Latino audience in Spanish? A: As the leading… Read more »
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Joint Guidance on Vitamin D in the Era of COVID-19 from the ASBMR, AACE, Endocrine Society, ECTS, NOF, and IOF
In response to the current COVID-19 global pandemic, and the attendant impact on outdoor physical activity and leisure time, the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), Endocrine Society, European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS), National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), and International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) remind individuals of the importance… Read more »
Now Is the Time to Take Steps to Avoid Osteoporosis
This article is reposted with permission and was originally published online as part ofĀ USA Todayās Media Planet āBone & Joint WellnessāĀ campaign within their most recent edition of Personal Health.Ā Over half of all women and a quarter of men will break a bone in their lifetime because of osteoporosis. Whether you have the disease… Read more »
New Capture the FractureĀ® Partnership Aims for 25% Reduction in the Incidence of Hip and Vertebral Fractures Due to Osteoporosis By 2025
International Osteoporosis Foundation Announces First-of-its-Kind Partnership With University of Oxford, Amgen and UCB to Combat Global Public Health Burden of Osteoporosis1 Hip and Vertebral Fractures are Costly for Society and Can be Life- Altering for Patients2,3 NYON, Switzerland (June 16, 2020) The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has today announced a partnership with Amgen and… Read more »
The National Osteoporosis Foundationās (NOF) Online Support Community Now Connects More Than 50,000 Members
The National Osteoporosis Foundationās Online Community, hosted by Inspire, now connects more than 50,000 members. NOFās online community is a safe place where patients and caregivers affected by osteoporosis can come together to share helpful advice and support one another. The community has grown rapidly since launching in October 2007, underscoring the great need to… Read more »
World Osteoporosis Day 2019
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day. Join NOF and organizations across the globe in raising awareness and resources to promote better bone health! Help us amplify the message using our SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD.
NOF Statement in Response to Bloomberg Article 4/25/19
Bloomberg news published an article today (4/25/19) regarding charities established by industry to support drug pricing initiatives. You can read the full article here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-25/pharma-s-charity-allies-help-its-fight-to-keep-drug-prices-high. NOF was mentioned and quoted in the article due to our leadership of a coalition of nonprofits supporting Medicare Part D non-interference. Below is NOFās position on this issue, which… Read more »