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2010 Osteoporosis Canada Annual Review
Make No Bones About It
Do You Know Your Fracture Risk





 
Osteoporosis Canada makes a follow up appearance in the Spring Bulletin of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA)

In the President’s message Dr. Emil Schemitsch, urges his fellow orthopaedic surgeons and COA membership to collaborate with Osteoporosis Canada to close the post fracture care gap. Read more


Important OC Article Appears in the Winter Bulletin of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA)

The COA helps to address the need for postoperative management of fragility fractures with the publication of an Osteoporosis Canada article in their recent Winter Bulletin. While post-fracture osteoporosis care requires a multidisciplinary approach, orthopaedic surgeons are in a unique position to be able to influence the appropriate management of the underlying osteoporosis and reduce the risk of repeat fracture in this patient population. Read more


Upcoming Virtual Education Forum


 

On Thursday, May 17, 2012, Michelle Ellis, RD will be presenting on the topic of nutrition. The virtual forum, titled Cracking the code: Using food labels to improve your bone health, will discuss nutritional requirements of calcium and vitamin D for bone health and provide a review of nutrition labels including nutrition claims, ingredient lists and the nutrition facts table. The presentation will also provide practical examples of how nutrition labels can help us improve the quality of the food we eat. Join us through the comfort of your own computer and log in on the day of the event and have your questions answered in real time. Read more

 


Osteoporosis Canada To Launch Outreach Program Aimed At Health Professionals

Speaking of Bones

Osteoporosis Canada is launching an outreach program aimed at health professionals entitled Speaking of Bones: Osteoporosis for Health Professionals. Five modules are planned – an overview of osteoporosis, physical activity, nutrition, medications and treatment, and fracture risk assessment. The presentations will be available via video conference and webcast through the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN). The modules are being presented by members of our SAC. Read more


Help Us To Bridge The Canadian Care Gap!

Bridge Across Canada
Bridge Across Canada is an exciting and innovative event that invites bridge players to pursue their passion while raising funds for Osteoporosis Canada. Endorsed by the Canadian Bridge Federation, Bridge Across Canada (BAC) participants meet weekly to enjoy a weekly bridge game, garner fundraising tips from experts and gain further insight into Osteoporosis Canada's campaign to Bridge the Care Gap in Canada. Read more


Nordic Walking in Wine Country

 

Nordic WalkingFor years, health care professionals have stressed the benefits of walking for personal fitness and well-being. Nordic pole walking adds a unique dimension to walking. Join Osteoporosis Canada in our inaugural nordic walk event in Niagara On The Lake on Friday, October 12th, 2012. Nordic Walking goes national next year!!!  Read more

 

 


Osteoporosis Canada's 2010-2011 Annual Report

 

Osteoporosis Canada Annual Report 2010-2011Osteoporosis Canada's latest Annual Report "Making The FIRST Break The LAST" is now available. This report highlights the organization's significant achievements over the past year towards the vision of a Canada without osteoporotic fractures.

In addition, this year's financial highlights have be released providing an overview of our financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.

Download our 2010 - 2011 Annual Report

Download our 2010 - 2011 Financial Highlights

View past years' Annual Reports


FOCUS on Advocacy: (Fractures = Osteoporosis Care for Us)

Osteoporosis Canada hosted its Inaugural FOCUS Forum on November 12-14, 2011. The Focus Forum was attended by a multi-disciplinary group of health professionals and Osteoporosis Canada (OC) volunteers from across Canada. Read more


Osteoporosis Canada Releases White Paper On Canada’s Post Fracture Care Gap

On Monday, March 28th, 2011, Osteoporosis Canada released a white paper that assists health professionals and the public better understand the current post fracture care gap. The white paper, "Towards a Fracture-Free Future", addresses the need for appropriate assessment and treatment of patients with hip, spine and other osteoporotic fractures. 

Referencing more than 50 scientific studies and reports, the white paper identifies the need for coordinated Post Fracture Care Programs with Case Managers to effectively identify and manage these patients. 


Access the white paper

Access the white paper brief


Focus on Fractures: Osteoporosis Canada Launches New Clinical Practice Guidelines

2010 Osteoporosis Guidelines Osteoporosis Canada has released its 2010 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis in Canada, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The new guidelines represent a paradigm shift in the prevention and treatment of osteoporotic fractures, moving the focus from treating low bone mineral density (BMD) to better identifying fractures caused by weakened bones (fragility fractures). Read more 

2010 Clinical Practice Guidelines Tools And Resources

Access the 2010 Clinical Practice Guidelines

 Access the Technical Report

Access the Quick Reference Guide


Access Appendix 1

Access the Executive Summary
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Assessment of Basal 10-year Fracture Risk: CAROC System
Mobile App for iPhone & Windows Phone 7: 10 year Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (CAROC system)

2010 Guidelines Media Coverage

2010 Osteoporosis Guidelines Media CoverageIn the news  

 

Introducing our new educational DVD: Osteoporosis: Meeting the Challenges

Osteoporosis Canada is proud to present a new educational DVD entitled Osteoporosis: Meeting the Challenges. Intended for the general public, especially those newly diagnosed with osteoporosis and their caregivers as well as healthcare professionals, this 20-minute bilingual DVD contains information on osteoporosis and its management and is an indispensable, informative tool.
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May 2012
Osteoporosis Canada makes a follow up appearance in the Spring Bulletin of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA)

In the President’s message Dr. Emil Schemitsch, urges his fellow orthopaedic surgeons and COA membership to to collaborate with Osteoporosis Canada to close the post fracture care gap. Read more


April 2012
National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week

On Tuesday, April 17, Osteoporosis Canada honoured National Volunteer Week and celebrated the upcoming 30th anniversary of the establishment of the organization. this November. Read more


April 2012
The Potential Link Between Bisphosphonates and Risk of Eye Disease

We are aware of recent media reports about the potential link between oral bisphosphonates and eye disease. 

Information for patients (PDF)

Information for health care professionals (PDF)


April 2012
Speaking of Bones: Osteoporosis For Health Professionals

Osteoporosis Canada is launching an outreach program aimed at health professionals. Read more


November 2011
FOCUS on Advocacy

Osteoporosis Canada hosted its Inaugural FOCUS Forum on November 12-14, 2011. The Focus Forum was attended by a multi-disciplinary group of health professionals and Osteoporosis Canada (OC) volunteers from across Canada. Read more


November 2011
Ottawa Chapter Releases Its 2012 Osteoporosis Calendar

Ottawa Chapter Osteoporosis Calendar 2012

The Ottawa Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada has released their 2012 osteoporosis calendar this November. Read more

 


October 2011
Anthony Rose is Crowned 2011 Bone Appétit Chef Challenge Champion For The 2nd Year Running!

Anthony Rose 2011 Chef Challenge Champion

Once the votes were in and counted Anthony Rose, executive chef of the Drake Hotel, won over the taste bud's of the audience with his "Roast Maple Pork Loin" and was named the Bone Appétit Chef Champion for the 2nd year running. Read more

 


September 2011
Congratulations to Dr. Brian Lentle!

Brian Lentle 2011 Lindy Fraser Memorial Award Recipient

Dr. Brian Lentle is the 2011 Lindy Fraser Memorial Award recipient! This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have done exemplary research and have helped to increase the knowledge about osteoporosis. Read more

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