Members of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council would like announce this year’s Lindy Fraser Award winner as chosen by the members of the SAC. Osteoporosis Canada established this award in 1993 […]

VITAMIN D IS VERY IMPORTANT TO OUR BONE HEALTH When taken in the appropriate amount, vitamin D decreases our risk of falling and breaking bones. It is very common to […]

Osteoporosis does not cause pain. It is a broken bone (fracture) caused by the disease that may cause pain. In fact, osteoporosis has been called “the silent thief” because you […]

Important Changes to the Availability and Conditions of Use for Drugs Containing Calcitonin Calcitonin nasal spray for the treatment of osteoporosis is no longer available in Canada because of new […]

Today, most people consume too much protein at dinner and not enough at breakfast. In recent years, scientific studies have shown that a balanced consumption of protein throughout the day […]

We are aware of recent press reports concerning the link between two drugs for osteoporosis (alendronate and zoledronate) and the occurrence of a heart condition characterized by an irregular heart […]

Available Volunteer Opportunities Event Coordinators – Vancouver & Lower Mainland, BC Summary of Role Twice each summer, Township 7 Winery invites Osteoporosis Canada to be the charity of choice for […]

No link between the use of bisphosphonates and the risk of cancer of the esophagus or stomach has also been noted in a recent large study from the UK. This […]

Impact Report IMPACT REPORT 2022 – 2023 2022 – 2023 __________   My Story My Story Karen Noel After 25 years as a teacher, many of them working with special […]