There is a resurgence of myths around calcium and how to best obtain this bone building nutrient for the benefit of bone health. This webinar intended for healthcare providers had an expert panel discuss and dispel the most common myths in their field of expertise.
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PRESS RELEASE
TORONTO, November 19, 2020 – Dr. Earl Bogoch has been 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. This University of Toronto chair, a global first of its type, has been established at the University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Foundation through the generosity of Brookfield Partners Foundation, which provided a $3 million grant. Dr. Bogoch was appointed after a Faculty search process.
“This is truly a ground-breaking milestone for osteoporosis diagnosis and fracture prevention care in Canada,” said Dr. Famida Jiwa. “Working in collaboration with our partners and Dr. Bogoch we are certain that our organization’s vision of a Canada free of osteoporotic fractures is possible.”
Dr. Bogoch, an orthopaedic surgeon at St. Michael’s Hospital and Professor in the Department of Surgery, said: “The new Brookfield Chair provides an exciting avenue to advance fracture prevention programs into the 7 provinces and 3 territories in Canada where none yet exist. Every year 130,000 Canadians sustain serious fragility fractures, including 30,000 hip fractures and only 20% of them receive the necessary treatment they need to prevent the next catastrophic fracture. I am honoured to be appointed The Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention, and excited to enhance our partnership with Osteoporosis Canada to fulfil their mission statement of preventing hip fractures in Canada.”
Dr. Bogoch, a Canadian and world pioneer in fracture prevention, initiated his fracture prevention activities at Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, in 1995, based on a realization that older patients treated in his fracture clinic for fragility fractures were at high risk of future devastating hip fractures, and should receive preventive interventions. After initial studies and early publications describing the care gap, he initiated a comprehensive fracture liaison program in 2002, in collaboration with scientists and clinical colleagues at St. Michael’s Hospital. After obtaining support from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care in 2006 he assisted OC and other stakeholders establish a province-wide Fracture Clinic Screening and Prevention Program, which now operates in 36 hospitals in Ontario and has intervened with over 100,000 patients.
With Dr. Joanna Sale, he co-leads an MOHLTC-funded research and evaluation group that monitors this program which is headed by Mr. Ravi Jain at OC, for iterative improvements. The programs he and his collaborators lead have won national and international awards. Dr. Bogoch has been awarded the Presidential Award of Merit for Outstanding Contributions from the Canadian Orthopaedic Association for his work in fracture prevention, and he has published 80 peer-reviewed publications in the field, many of them highly cited. Dr. Bogoch has been an active member of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council serving on its many committees including the executive committee and most recently its development committee. In 2013, Dr. Bogoch was awarded the Lindy Fraser Award as chosen by his peers.
In an interview, Dr. Bogoch expressed enthusiasm for the novel role of a Chair in Fracture Prevention. “The establishment of a world first university chair is overdue – it will confirm the evolution of fracture prevention beyond program development into an academic subject in its own right. We will establish graduate scholarships to promote the work of young scientists in improving health service delivery and to design the fracture prevention programs of tomorrow. The Chair will collaborate with Osteoporosis Canada and local experts to promote and fund the establishment of fracture liaison programs in jurisdictions that are lagging behind the three Canadian provinces who now have functioning programs. The resources of the Chair will also enable enhancement of the research work my collaborators and I are doing in iteratively improving how we do fracture prevention, how we inform people at risk how to protect themselves, and augmenting our information sharing with colleagues in Canada and around the world.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Tracie Napoli
Director, Fund Development & MARCOM
Osteoporosis Canada
tnapoli@osteoporosis.ca
416-696-2663 / 1-800-463-6842 ext. 2286
ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS CANADA
Osteoporosis Canada is the only national organization serving people affected by osteoporosis. The organization works to educate, empower and support individuals and communities on bone health and in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis.
Commonly referred to as the “silent thief,” osteoporosis is an incurable disease that can cause bones to weaken over time, without any signs or symptoms leading to increased risk of breaking a bone.
Osteoporosis Canada provides medically accurate information to patients, health care professionals and the public. The organization has established clinical practice guidelines and long-term care and exercise recommendations. The Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) is made up of experts in osteoporosis and bone metabolism and is a volunteer membership. Comprised of clinicians, researchers and educators, the SAC advises Osteoporosis Canada’s board and staff on scientific and medical issues.
In this free live cooking class with Emily Richards, Professional Home Economist, she demonstrates how to make the featured recipe – Chicken Cassoulet with 36g of protein and 175mg of calcium per serving.
This is a fabulous meal on a cool fall or winter evening to share with family and friends. Using boneless chicken thighs makes it easy to serve up. Make sure to have your favourite white wine to serve alongside. This is a great meal for a gathering or to cook once and eat twice or three times!
Due to the current COVID situation, more whole birds are available to consumers and knowing that you have options is important when making food decisions when making grocery purchases. Most people buy a whole chicken to roast whole, but portioning out a whole chicken is economical and convenient – you just need the right tools, tips, and some practice!
This cooking demo webinar showcases meal ideas using chicken, an excellent source of protein as well as canola oil, a dietary fat. Fats and oils, in moderation like canola oil help the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin D. Watch and learn with Emily Richards, Professional Home Economist on how to cut up a whole chicken and then use the pieces in the featured recipe Chicken and Squash Stroganoff which has 34 g of protein and 150 mg calcium per serving.
In this free live cooking class with Emily Richards, Professional Home Economist demonstrates how to make the featured recipe – General Tao Pork and Noodles – a meal with 34g of protein and 150 mg of calcium per serving.
With a slight kick of heat this gluten free stir fry of rice noodles and pork is flavourful and full of colour with the addition of vegetables. Making your own stir fry sauce helps to control the flavour and heat. Omit the sriracha sauce for a milder version.
Emily demonstrates how to make the featured recipe – Feta and Kale Stuffed Mushrooms – a vegetarian meal with 12g of protein and 225 mg of calcium per serving.
Enjoy these stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer or serve them up as a delicious side or vegetarian main course. For the avid grillers, cook them on your outdoor grill for a smoky addition of flavour.
If you live within the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba register for a virtual cooking class where you will receive a 1-hour interactive instructive cook-along for you to learn new recipes featuring calcium and protein – bone building nutrients.
The first virtual class was on Wednesday October 28 and featured the recipe Stuffed Meatballs with Creamy Polenta. Each serving has 42g protein and calcium 450 mg.
Polenta is ground cornmeal and is creamy and delicious. It is traditionally used throughout Italy and comes together quickly in a variety of dishes. Serving stuffed meatballs over the polenta makes this dish extra special and is a change from the ordinary, spaghetti and meatballs.
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 protein, a nutrient that is necessary for building and repairing body tissues, including bones. Protein is an important nutrient for bone health and in the prevention of osteoporosis. It gives bone its strength and flexibility and is also the big component of muscles, which are, of course, crucial for mobility and in preventing falls.
Join Osteoporosis Canada for a cooking webinar showcasing meal ideas using beef, an excellent source of protein. In this Cooking Demo with Emily Richards, you will learn how to make Beef Pineapple Noodles.
You will also hear as Emily answers many of your cooking questions.