Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention – Patient Education Class (Orillia, ON)
Couchiching Family Health Team office 119 Memorial Dr., Orillia, Ontario, CanadaOsteoporosis Canada in partnership with the Couchiching FHT will discuss topics; know your bones, feed your bones, build your bones, protect your bones, treat your bones. To register call CFHT office at 705-329-3649
Public Education Forum – Bone Building Therapy (Vancouver, BC)
West End Community Centre 870 Denman Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaLearn about bone building therapy and important advances for men and women at high risk of fragility fractures. Dr. David Kendler, MD FRCP, Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) at the University of BC. He is a member of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council and of the Committee of Scientific Advisors of the International Osteoporosis Foundation and […]
Newly Diagnosed (Toronto, ON)
MedFit Rehab 1701-A Avenue Rd, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAttend our Newly Diagnosed Information Session and you will gain current information about osteoporosis. It is a two-hour session that will provide you with accurate, evidence-based information about diagnosis, medications, nutrition, safe exercise and falls prevention. Contact: Cathy Pearcy, 1-800-463-6842 Ext 2475, cpearcy@osteoporosis.ca
Osteoporosis Community Education Event (Richmond Hill)
McConaghy Centre 10100 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, CanadaCome to hear from a team of osteoporosis healthcare providers including: a doctor who specializes in osteoporosis care, a pharmacist, a dietitian, an occupational therapist and a kinesiologist from Southlake Regional Health Centre. In this interactive forum you will learn: about osteoporosis and how it is diagnosed strategies to maximize your quality of life living […]
Ontario’s Premier Seniors Conference and Info Fair (North York, ON)
Julius Banquet Center 2201 Finch Ave W, North York, Ontario, CanadaHealth fair is designed to increase awareness about programs and services available to seniors within their communities, as well as provide knowledge on healthy aging and active living. Contact: Cathy Pearcy, 1-800-463-6842 Ext 2475, cpearcy@osteoporosis.ca
#PurpleProud – Osteoporosis Month
November is Osteoporosis Month. Wear your #PurpleProud on Wednesday November 6 to help raise awareness and show support to the 2 million women and men affected by osteoporosis. Snap a selfie, Share your post on social media using #PurpleProud with a tag to Osteoporosis Canada and add a message of Support.
Bone Health Forum (Peterborough, ON)
Peterborough Naval Association 24 Whitelaw, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaLearn how to make bone health a priority and how you or a loved one can reduce the risk and manage osteoporosis. 8TH ANNUAL BONE HEALTH FORUM FREE EVENT | REGISTRATION REQUIRED | LIGHT LUNCH THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7 | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM PETERBOROUGH NAVAL ASSOCIATION* 24 WHITLAW (LANSDOWNE ST & RIVER ROAD S) PETERBOROUGH, ON […]
Speaking of Bones (Halifax, NS)
Halifax North Memorial Public Library 2285 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada“Speaking of Bones” covers topics including: the nature of bones and osteoporosis diagnosis, risk of fractures treatments nutrition, and physical activity for healthy bones fall prevention Contact: Cathy Pearcy 1-800-463-6842 Ext 2475 - cpearcy@osteoporosis.ca Register
Stand Tall This Fall – Fall Prevention Clinic (Saskatoon, SK)
Market Mall 2325 Preston Avenue South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaSee how you measure up at the Osteoporosis Canada Stand Tall Clinic. Open to the public.
Bone Matters: Osteoporosis – The Patient Journey (Webinar)
Presenter: Dr. Marla Shapiro C.M. Moderator: Dr. Famida Jiwa, President and CEO, Osteoporosis Canada In this webinar, you will • Become familiar with the patient journey • Understand the importance of knowing what a fracture can mean to you Dr. Marla Shapiro is a family physician, health journalist for CTV, Canada AM and The Globe […]