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 […]

After rigorous peer review, the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) recently awarded the Fraser Health Authority team in British Columbia (BC), a three-year project team grant worth $500,000. […]

One of the most common questions I get from people with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis is can I do yoga? Yoga is defined as “a system of physical postures, […]

New FLS sites in BC and PEI The ongoing collaboration between The Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Canada has resulted in a new program BreakFree – resulting in […]

Latest News 2024 Gideon A. Rodan Excellence in Mentorship Award Angela Cheung, M.D., Ph.D. is the recipient of the 2024 Gideon A. Rodan Excellence in Mentorship Award which is given […]

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 […]

Everyone has at one time experienced acute pain. The recent article on “Osteoporosis and Pain-Helping Your Body Help Itself” explains acute pain as a pain that starts suddenly and has […]

A recently released Canadian research study confirms what has been shown in past preliminary studies; – inflammation of the eye as a possible side effect of bisphosphonate therapy is very […]

The Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital 2nd FLS Site in Newfoundland and Labrador New Breakfree Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) established in March 2024 Read more BROOKFIELD […]