Advocacy News:
Fall 2008 Bone Health Advocacy E-News
In this issue:
World Osteoporosis Day: Stand Tall - Speak Out For Your Bones
On October 20, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) joined bone health organizations from around the globe to celebrate World Osteoporosis Day. This year’s theme, “Stand Tall - Speak Out For Your Bones” is a call for individuals to advocate for public health policies that promote better bone health.
Since its founding 25 years ago, NOF has been a strong voice for bone health in Washington, DC and across the United States, advancing public health policies that promote access to quality care, education and prevention initiatives and bone health and osteoporosis research.
Join NOF as we raise awareness about better bone health on World Osteoporosis Day and every day! There are three simple ways in which you can speak out for your bones! Learn More
Congressional Families Luncheon
NOF hosted a luncheon on September 23, 2008 for the families of Members of Congress as well as other community leaders to educate them on bone health and osteoporosis. This event featured a panel discussion moderated by Susan Dentzer, editor-in-chief of “Health Affairs,” and panelist speakers: Dr. Ethel S. Siris, M.D., immediate past president of the National Osteoporosis Foundation; Janet Hubert, actress and celebrity patient and Rear Admiral John Eisold, M.D., attending physician of the U.S. Congress.
The event was attended by over 100 guests, including spouses of Members of Congress, senior military, political leaders and senior women leaders in the social, cultural, public policy and philanthropic communities of Washington, DC
NOF thanks Mrs. Barbara Levin, Mrs. Jeanne Warner, Mrs. Helen Green, Mrs. Sandie Knollenberg and Mrs. Sheila Casey for co-chairing this event. Read More
Summer 2008 Bone Health Advocacy E-News
U.S. House of Representatives Passes the "Mother’s Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act"
Patient Access to Osteoporosis Testing
2009 Funding for the National Institutes of Health
Strong Voices for Strong Bones Advocacy Training Meeting Held in Arizona
NOF Holds Hill Briefing to Release New Resource on Osteoporosis
Meet Dana Kurland: Advocate for Bone Health
Join NOF in Taking Steps for Strong BonesTM
Read the Summer 2008 Bone Health Advocacy E-News
New Resource Focuses on the Growing Burden of Osteoporosis and Value of Medical Innovation
On July 31, the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), released a new volume of The Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation. The latest addition to The Silver Book series focuses on the most prevalent bone disease in the U.S.—osteoporosis. The volume was released at a Capitol Hill briefing which featured medical and economic experts and patients. In addition, Reps. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) and Michael Burgess (R-TX), champions of legislation to promote prevention and testing for the disease, supported the briefing. Read More...
Strong Voices for Strong Bones Advocacy Training in Arizona
NOF Support Group Leader Dana Kurland
(right) with her father, Gil Kurland, and Roberta
Biegel of NOF (left)
On June 6, the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition hosted a “Strong Voices for Strong Bones Advocacy Training Meeting” in Tempe, Arizona. This forum aimed to educate attendees about advocating for better bone health and osteoporosis prevention and treatment with local, state and federal government officials. Participants included healthcare professionals, including those in the areas of exercise and nutrition, volunteers, educators, patients and their families. Read More...
The U.S. House of Representatives Approves the Mother’s Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act To Support Osteoporosis Research
On Tuesday, June 10, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the “Mother’s Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act” (HR 2268), which, would authorize the U.S. Mint to produce a commemorative coin in 2014 in honor of the centennial of the Mother’s Day holiday. The proceeds from the sale of the coin will be shared by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to further their research grant programs. NOF applauds Representatives Shelley Moore Capito (WV) and Carolyn Maloney (NY) who introduced the bill, as well as the 297 cosponsors. Read More...
US House of Representatives Passes Resolution to Support the Goals and Ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
On Thursday, May 21st the US House of Representatives passed a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which takes place in May. The bill, H. Res. 369, was introduced by Congresswoman Shelley Berkley of Nevada and helps bring attention to a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans, osteoporosis. Read More...
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