IMPACT REPORT 2018 – 2019 PATIENT STORY: MEET BRUCE SCAFE On the day after Bruce’s 60th birthday, he ran his very first marathon. It was months of training for the […]

Protein is an important nutrient for bone health and in the prevention and management of osteoporosis. It gives bone its strength and flexibility and is also the big component of […]

PROTEIN Bone is made up of calcium, other minerals and protein, a nutrient that is necessary for building and repairing body tissues, including bones. Protein is an important nutrient for […]

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 […]

Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for bone health. In this presentation Stephanie Atkinson, PhD discusses: Vitamin D –why do we need it? Does the new Canada’s Food Guide provide […]

Make no bones about it – you need protein in addition to calcium and vitamin D for strong and healthy bones. Bone is made up of calcium, other minerals and […]

Make no bones about it – you need protein in addition to calcium and vitamin D for strong and healthy bones. Bone is made up of calcium, other minerals and […]

Frequently Asked Questions What causes osteoporosis? No single cause for osteoporosis has been identified. However, certain factors – called risk factors – do seem to play a role in the […]

Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) FLS: MAKE YOUR FIRST BREAK YOUR LAST! A Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) is a specific model of care where a coordinator pro-actively identifies fracture patients, on […]