New FLS sites in BC and PEI The ongoing collaboration between The Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Canada has resulted in a new program BreakFree – resulting in […]

Legal The information on this site has been developed by Osteoporosis Canada in consultation with its Scientific Advisory Council. This Council is composed of leading Canadian medical and scientific experts […]

Chilliwack General Hospital, BC Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention funds new Fracture Liaison Service Program in Chilliwack, BC Chilliwack General Hospital is thrilled to launch a new Fracture Liaison Service […]

Do you use the Internet to search for information, particularly medical and health related information? Are you ever tempted to self-diagnose or even self-medicate because of something you have read […]

BONE FIT Bone Fit™ is an exercise training workshop, designed for health and fitness professionals to learn effective and appropriate exercises for people with osteoporosis. The training provides knowledge and […]

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall toured Canada from May 17 to 19, 2022 which included a special evening reception at Rideau Hall, hosted by the Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon.

Osteoporosis does not cause pain. It is a broken bone (fracture) caused by the disease that may cause pain. In fact, osteoporosis has been called “the silent thief” because you […]

Medical Conditions that can Cause Bone Loss, Falls and/or Fractures A variety of diseases or conditions can increase bone loss and/or fall risk. Some of the more common examples are […]

Spine Fractures Broken bones in the spine are referred to as vertebral compression fractures or spine fractures. The spine is one of the most common sites of broken bones as […]