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
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 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
For 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'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
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.
