CANCELLED – Support Group: Osteoporosis: The Celiac Disease Connection (Vancouver, BC)
West End Community Centre 870 Denman Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaThis event has been cancelled. Once a new date has been confirmed, details will be shared. Please check back for updates. Guest speakers Lizbeth Wall and Val Vaartnou from the Canadian Celiac Association of BC. Celiac is a malabsorption condition that reduces the absorption of nutrients from the intestine including dietary calcium and vitamin […]
CANCELLED – Support Group (Ottawa, ON)
The Good Companions 670 Albert St, Ottawa, CanadaTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ONCE A NEW DATE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, DETAILS WILL BE SHARED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES. Knowledge exchange group. Contact Marq Nelson - mnelson@osteoporosis.ca - (613) 301-5242
CANCELLED – Support Group (Peterborough, ON)
Activity Haven 180 Barnardo Ave, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ONCE A NEW DATE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, DETAILS WILL BE SHARED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES. Join together with others living with Osteoporosis to learn from each other and provide support. Topics vary every month. Contact Cathy Pearcy - cpearcy@osteoporosis.ca - (705) 761-0223
CANCELLED – Speaking of Bones (Calgary, AB)
Immigrant Services Calgary 910 7 Avenue SW, Calgary, Ontario, CanadaTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ONCE A NEW DATE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, DETAILS WILL BE SHARED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES. "Speaking of Bones" presentation will discuss what is osteoporosis, what is your risk of fracture, nutrition and physical activity for healthy bones. Contact: Harvinder Kaur Dhillon - 403-705-0541
Speaking of Bones: Your Bone Health (Part 1)
Please join us on Monday April 20 (part one) and Monday April 27 (part two) at 1:00- 2:00pm ET for our presentation titled, Speaking of Bones, which will be held virtually. Speaking of Bones : Part One What is osteoporosis Risk factors How osteoporosis is diagnosed Nutrition for Healthy Bones
Exercise at Home During COVID-19 with Dr. Lora Giangregorio
As we continue to practice physical distancing and self-isolate, it’s important to stay active to help manage your bone health and osteoporosis and to reduce your risk of breaking a bone during COVID-19. Join Dr. Lora Giangregorio to learn about the types of exercise that are effective for fall and fracture prevention, and how to […]
Speaking of Bones: Your Bone Health (Part 2)
Please join us on Monday April 27 (part two) at 1:00- 2:00pm ET for our presentation titled, Speaking of Bones, which will be held virtually. Speaking of Bones : Part Two What you can do to maintain healthy bones Physical activity for healthy bones How osteoporosis is treated How to live well with osteoporosis including […]
Cooking with Pantry Staples during COVID-19
Milk products including powdered milk, alternative fortified beverages, nuts, legumes and canned salmon and sardines with the bones are all a source of calcium. When running low on fresh ingredients, look to pantry staples – dried, canned or jarred foods - to help get the calcium and protein you need daily for strong and healthy […]
WEBINAR: Managing Osteoporosis Patients During COVID-19
OnlineWebinar: Managing Osteoporosis Patients During COVID-19 Monday, June 1, 2020 6:00pm – 7:15pm EDTThis webinar is hosted by an expert panel intended for Healthcare Professionals on managing osteoporosis patients during COVID-19. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion focusing on challenges and solutions for managing your patients with osteoporosis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Take the opportunity […]
WEBINAR: Breaking Myths – Not Bones
OnlineWebinar: Breaking Myths - Not Bones Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:00am – 12:30pm CDT There are still a lot of myths out there about osteoporosis and its’ care and treatments. Join our Osteoporosis Canada, Fracture Prevention Education Volunteer Pat McCarthy-Briggs along with special guest panelists as they discuss and dispel the most common myths in […]