Christine Thomas was only 42 when, bending to lift her newborn daughter, she fractured her spine. Diagnosed with five vertebral fractures as a result of unsuspected osteoporosis, she had no idea of the painful and transformative road she would have to travel to build stronger bones and reclaim her life.

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 […]

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. In this capacity Dr. Morin […]

“Patient engagement” is a concept that first appeared around the year 2000 in the United States and is now a growing movement in many countries, including Canada. The core idea […]

St. Michael’s Hospital celebrates the 20th anniversary of the establishment of FLS St. Michael’s Hospital celebrates the 20th anniversary of the establishment of FLS St. Michael’s Hospital (SMH) in Toronto […]

Latest News PHAC Osteoporosis Key Findings August 18, 2021 Osteoporosis Canada has been working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) over the past few years assisting in […]

New survey reveals Canadians are largely unaware about osteoporosis and the serious consequences it can have on their health TORONTO, ON (February 2, 2016) – Snow and ice can make walking […]

Medications that can Cause Bone Loss, Falls and/or Fractures A variety of medications can increase bone loss and/or fall risk: Synthetic Glucocorticoids (e.g. Prednisone) Glucocorticoids are produced naturally by the […]

Facts & Stats Learn more about osteoporosis and related fractures Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue which can lead to increased risk […]