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    Osteoporosis Facts and Stats

    Learn more about osteoporosis and related fractures.

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    Features recipes with calcium and protein in addition to other important nutrients, virtual 1-hour interactive instructive cooking demonstrations and cook-along classes.

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    Unbreakable – The OC Podcast

    Features evidence-based information from healthcare providers and subject matter experts, as well as personal stories from those affected by osteoporosis.

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    Donate Today

    Your gift will immediately help to educate, empower, and support individuals and communities on bone health and in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis.

  • Silhouette of people's heads in different colours

    Osteoporosis Facts and Stats

    Learn more about osteoporosis and related fractures.

  • Two people cooking in the kitchen

    Cook With OC

    Features recipes with bone-building nutrients, virtual cooking demonstrations and cook-along classes.

  • Unbreakable - The OC Podcast

    Unbreakable – The OC Podcast

    Features evidence-based information from healthcare providers and subject matter experts, as well as personal stories from those affected by osteoporosis.

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IOF Capture the Fracture® Programme Announces New Governance

May 26, 2023
Capture the Fracture® (CTF) is a multi-stakeholder initiative, led by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), to facilitate the implementation of Post-Fracture Care (PFC) Coordination Programs, such as Fracture Liaison Services (FLS), for secondary fracture prevention.

Horizon Health Network’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital

March 10, 2023
Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention Funds New Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) Program in Fredericton, NB

Season 3, Episode 9

Medication Adherence with Carla Purcell, RN


The Faces of Osteoporosis

Listen to those affected by osteoporosis share their stories.


Early Screening Tool for Osteoporosis To Receive Funding

January 23, 2023
On January 18, 2023, INOVAIT and the Government of Canada announced a major investment in the field of image-guided therapy (IGT).

Over 50 FLS locations now in Canada!

December 8, 2022
With the recent new additions to Osteoporosis Canada’s FLS Registry, there are now 52 FLSs in Canada.
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WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS?

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk of fracture. Known as the “silent thief”, bone deterioration can occur over a number of years without presenting any symptoms.

Unfortunately, if detected at the time of a break, the disease is already fairly advanced. The most common fractures associated with osteoporosis are in the hip, spine, wrist, and shoulder. Today, no single cause for osteoporosis has been identified.

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