UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 20, 2021
12:00PM CST
(1:00PM EST)
WEBINAR
What About Your Bones and Why do They Matter? Bone Health Resources in Small Communities
Join our panel as they discuss how you can get the information and access to the tools and resources you need to make informed decisions to reduce your risk and manage osteoporosis.
Jan 28, 2021
12:00PM MST
(2:00PM EST)
WEBINAR
Osteoporosis and Medications: Top 5 Things to Know
Join Teri Charrois, BScPharm, ACPR, MSc, who will share information on the top 5 things that you should know about osteoporosis and medications.
RECENT EVENTS
[REPLAY] WEBINAR: Stuffed Holiday Beef Roast
Watch a replay of this cooking webinar showcasing meal ideas using beef, an excellent source of protein. Learn how to make Stuffed Holiday Beef Roast with Emily Richards, Professional Home Economist.
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.
Recent News
CIHR Institute of the Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis Advisory Board
Dr. Suzanne Morin has been named a member of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of the Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis Advisory Board.
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) releases its anticipated new report
This report provides a national overview on diagnosed osteoporosis, related fractures and the osteoporosis care gap among Canadians 40 years and older.
Dr. Earl Bogoch appointed the inaugural holder of the Brookfield Chair in fracture prevention
Dr. Famida Jiwa, President & CEO, Osteoporosis Canada is pleased to announce that Dr. Earl Bogoch has been appointed the inaugural holder of the Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention.
ISCD Researcher of the Year
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) Researcher of the Year award for 2020 was recently presented to Dr. William D. Leslie, MD, FRCPC, MSc, CCD.
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