Latest News Sandoz receives Health Canada approval for Jubbonti®, first and only denosumab biosimilar for treatment of osteoporosis. May 31, 2024 Health Canada has provided authorization to market Jubbonti® (denosumab […]

In Partnership with Thinkbeef.ca This quick and easy to prepare Stovetop Beef Curry comes together in no time at all. Made with tender beef, chickpeas and spinach in a savory […]

This delicious recipe is perfect when cooking for one or two and comes together in a matter of minutes. Join Emily Richards, PHEc as she demonstrates how to prepare Green Bean […]

This is a great one-dish recipe that comes together quickly especially for a weeknight meal. Emily Richards, PHEc demonstrates how to make this pasta dish which is no ordinary dish […]

Hip Fractures Hip fractures from osteoporosis are usually the result of a fall and most commonly occur in people in their late 70s or 80s. A broken hip will require hospitalization and […]

UPDATE As the COVID-19 situation and directives from public health agencies continue to evolve quickly, the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend and Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon have decided to temporarily pause new […]

Christine Thomas was only 42 when, bending to lift her newborn daughter, she fractured her spine. Diagnosed with five vertebral fractures as a result of unsuspected osteoporosis, she had no idea of the painful and transformative road she would have to travel to build stronger bones and reclaim her life.

Prepared and reviewed by members of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada • Dr. Rick Adachi, Rheumatologist, McMaster University • Dr. Robert Josse, Endocrinologist, University of Toronto • Dr. […]

Frequently Asked Questions What causes osteoporosis? No single cause for osteoporosis has been identified. However, certain factors – called risk factors – do seem to play a role in the […]