Available Volunteer Opportunities Bone Health Education Presenter – Virtual Bone Health Education Volunteers work together with the Community Engagement Coordinators and are an integral part in the planning and facilitating […]

Available Volunteer Opportunities Support Group Facilitator – Virtual Support Group Facilitators work together with the Community Engagement Coordinators and are an integral part in the delivery of support services. Groups […]

It may be September but we are still grilling and enjoying all the local produce available. Join Emily Richards, PHEc as she demonstrates how to prepare Grilled Steak Salad – […]

BISPHOSPHONATES The most common family of drugs used to treat osteoporosis Bisphosphonates are the most common family of drugs used to treat osteoporosis. They are part of the group of […]

CAROC In 2005, Osteoporosis Canada, in association with the Canadian Association of Radiologists, launched the 10-year absolute fracture risk assessment – CAROC. In addition to BMD (lowest T-score of hip […]

PARATHYROID HORMONE (PTH) A new class of osteoporosis treatments called bone formation agents Parathyroid hormone analogues belong to a class of osteoporosis medications which can promote bone growth. In Canada, […]

Professional Home Economist Emily Richards demonstrates a great summertime meal. The featured recipe takes advantage of all the local produce available and uses thick-cut grilling steak like top sirloin or […]

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 […]

Available Volunteer Opportunities Chair and Vice-Chair for Youth Advisory Council – Virtual Chair and Vice-Chair for Youth Advisory Council  To integrate the youth perspective in developing youth and young adult […]