General Information About Pain After A Fracture Pain is the body’s natural response when a bone breaks. Both the fracture and any injuries to the body tissue near the fracture […]

CMC 2023 The Canadian Musculoskeletal Conference (CMC) hosted by Osteoporosis Canada is November 23 and 24, 2023. Led by national and international experts in osteoporosis, this dynamic conference will offer […]

Board of Directors Jeannette Briggs Chair | Oakville, ON Jeannette has more than 25 years of experience working in the energy sector.  She has held a wide-range of jobs within […]

Work with us Careers Osteoporosis Canada (OC), a registered charity, is the only national organization providing services to people who have, or are at risk for, osteoporosis. OC is a […]

Calcium Supplementation When Your Doctor Advises You To Take A Calcium Supplement If you find it difficult to obtain the recommended amounts of calcium through diet alone, your physician may […]

Calcium Rich Foods Calcium: An Important Nutrient That Builds Stronger Bones Bone is living tissue, constantly renewing itself. Although bone is strong and relatively flexible, everyday wear and tear causes […]

Members of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council would like announce this year’s Lindy Fraser Award winner as chosen by the members of the SAC. Osteoporosis Canada established this award in 1993 […]

It is well known that calcium is a necessary nutrient because it plays an essential role in human health, not only for bone development but also for the heart, muscle […]

Osteoporosis is a common but often overlooked disease in men – a broken bone may be the first sign you have it. Often, osteoporosis in men can be secondary to […]