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Virtual Education Forum Overview

What is a Virtual Education Forum?
A virtual education forum is essentially an informative presentation broadcast over the internet: an interactive webcast. Virtual forums allow people across Canada online access to professionally led educational presentations about how to live well with osteoporosis.


What do Virtual Education Forums Offer?
Our virtual educational forums are geared towards the needs and interests of people living with osteoporosis. Each virtual forum is dedicated to addressing topics that COPN members have expressed interest in wanting to learn more about.

Prevent the Fall, Prevent the Fracture

COPN Virtual Forum March 2012On Thursday, March 22, 2012, Janet Barnes and Sarah Nixon-Jackle from Saskatoon will be presenting on the topic of falls and fracture prevention. The virtual forum titledPrevent the Fall, Prevent the Fracture will explore why falls occur and suggest resources available to prevent a fall. Participate in the discussion on the relationship between osteoporosis, falls and fractures and explore risk factors for falls and preventive strategies individuals can use to reduce their risk.  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.

Thursday, March 22, 2012
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET

(Time zones listing below)

Presenters:
Janet Barnes, Senior Recreation Therapist
Sarah Nixon-JackleRN, BScN 

Click here to read more about the presenters

How to participate on the day of the event?
Go to: http://webcast.otn.ca/
Click “Live Events”, then click “Private Event” on the left side of the screen. 

Enter the following:
Username: osteo
Password: forum09
Click on TSM#: 19227640

*No online pre-registration required.

Do you have the system requirements? Test your system by clicking on: http://webcast.otn.ca/support.html

For more information please contact:  or 1-800-463-6842 ext. 224

Time Zones
PT:  10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
MT: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CT: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
ET:  1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
AT:  2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
*Most of Saskatchewan CST: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I’m not available to watch the live presentation; can I view the presentation on another date?

  1. Yes. If you’re unavailable to view the live virtual education forum, the presentation will be archived on our website a day after the event. If you visit our website at www.osteoporosis.ca, click on COPN Patient network on the left hand side, and click on Virtual Forum, you will see a list of topics covered in the past as well as links to view the archived forums. Revisit the website a day after the event and you will be able to view the presentation at your leisure.
  2. Who should I contact if I have trouble accessing the presentation?
    On the day of the event, if you are experiencing any technical difficulties please call our Service Desk at 1-866-454-6861. Please have the event's Request ID number (TSM#19227640) available when calling.
  3. How do I submit my questions to be answered?
    When the presentation goes live, there will be an "Ask a Question" feature.  Please note that the presenter may not have time to get through all of the questions submitted based on the volume of incoming queries.
    • Click the bubble icon on the top left side of screen.
    • Type in your email address and question in the body of the email.
    • Your question will be forwarded to the moderator for response.

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Archived Virtual Educational Forums

10. December 1, 2011 New Developments on Fracture Risk Assessment
Dr. William Leslie


9. October 11, 2011 Bone Up with Physical Activity
Dr. Lora Giangregorio


8. June 29, 2011 Osteoporosis Medications and You
Dr. Rowena Ridout


7. March 23, 2011 Bone Healthy Nutrition: Calcium, Vitamin D and so much more
Dr. Susan Whiting


6. December 1, 2010

New Osteoporosis Guidelines: What you and your health provider need to know
Dr. Bill Leslie and Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou


5. November 17, 2010

Nutrition and Osteoporosis – Bone Appetit: New Information on Calcium and Vitamin D
Anna Pohorecky - RD and Wendy Borody- RD


4. March 4, 2010

Nutrition and Osteoporosis
Anna Pohorecky - RD and Wendy Borody- RD


3. October 29, 2009

Fall and Fracture Prevention
Dr. Cathy Arnold and Rebecca Gruber - Physiotherapist


2. July 15, 2009

Enjoy Summer Activity with Confidence
Judy Murray –Physiotherapist


1. March 2, 2009

Osteoporosis Medications: Benefits and Risks
Dr. Angela Cheung