Risk Factors At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will break a bone from osteoporosis. Did you know? Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart […]

The results from Osteoporosis Canada’s first national Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) audit demonstrate the positive impact of Canadian FLSs on the lives of fragility fracture patients. The promising results, released […]

ABOUT THE DISEASE What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly, quietly weakens bones, often going undiagnosed – even when it breaks them. Osteoporosis is caused by low bone […]

Last week, Osteoporosis Canada heard a news story that suggested that there is an increased risk of developing osteonecrosis of bone if you are taking a bisphosphonate medication for osteoporosis. […]

Closing the post-fracture care gap for the patients at Peace Arch Hospital (White Rock, British Columbia) has been a long-time dream for Dr. Sonia Singh. As a family physician who […]

Osteoporosis Canada hosted 60 delegates from all 10 provinces at FLS Forum 2017 on February 25th and 26th in Toronto. Current evidence on models to close the post-fracture care gap was presented and delegates […]

Volunteer All registered volunteers are required to complete volunteer education training (vet), an online training course which includes information about the fracture prevention program, how to put your best foot […]

The results from Osteoporosis Canada’s first national FLS audit demonstrate the positive impact of Canadian FLSs on the lives of fragility fracture patients. The promising results, released in September 2018, […]

Volunteer All registered volunteers are required to complete volunteer education training (vet), an online training course which includes information about the fracture prevention program, how to put your best foot […]