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NOF in the News
NOF
WASHINGTON, DC
August 19, 2010
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) named four new members to its Board of Trustees last month during its annual meeting. NOF welcomes Susan Greenspan, M.D., L. Scott Scharer, Peter F. Schwartz and Heidi Skolnik as new members.
Following is a statement by the National Osteoporosis Foundation on Bone Mineral Density Testing
NOF in the News
NOF
WASHINGTON, DC
August 19, 2010
Osteoporosis is a silent disease until it is complicated by fractures—fractures that can occur following minimal trauma. These fractures are common and place an enormous medical and personal burden on aging individuals and a major economic toll on the nation. Osteoporosis can be prevented and can be diagnosed and treated before any fracture occurs. Importantly, even after the first fracture has occurred, there are effective treatments to decrease the risk of further fractures. Prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis should be a mandate of primary care providers.
Bond Girls Bike America and Total cereal help raise more than $27,500 for the National Osteoporosis Foundation
NOF in the News
NOF
WASHINGTON, DC
August 19, 2010
National Geographic travel writer Marybeth Bond and her daughter, JC, bicycled from San Francisco to New York City this June and July, to raise awareness of osteoporosis and to raise funds for the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). Their 3,000 mile ride, through five National Parks and seven cities, raised more than $27,500. Their efforts were supported by Total® cereal, who matched 100 percent of their fundraising efforts up to $25,000.
NOF
August 19, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lisa Wolfington
lisaw@nof.org
(202) 772-1126
GIRLS ARE FOCUS OF NEW HEALTH CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS
The National Osteoporosis Foundation and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Launch Unique Campaign for Girls Called “Best Bones Forever!”
Following is a statement by the National Osteoporosis Foundation on Calcium Recommendations
NOF in the News
NOF
Washington, DC
August 2, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (August 2, 2010) - According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), adults under age 50 need a total of 1,000 mg of calcium from all sources every day. Adults 50 and older need a total of 1,200 mg of calcium from all sources every day. Food remains the best source of calcium. Calcium supplements should only be used when adequate dietary intake cannot be achieved. Getting too much calcium from supplements may increase the risk of kidney stones and other health problems.
Following is a statement by the National Osteoporosis Foundation on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Approval of Prolia™
NOF in the News
NOF
Washington, DC
June 2, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (June 2, 2010) - Osteoporosis is a serious, widespread and growing public health threat, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). NOF welcomes any new FDA approved treatment options, such as Prolia™, that will help patients address this prevalent disease. NOF estimates 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 34 million are at risk for the disease.
Academy Award-Winning Actress Cloris Leachman Among Honorees at the National Osteoporosis Foundation Silhouette Awards Dinner
NOF in the News
NOF
WASHINGTON, DC
May 24, 2010
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) honored Academy Award-winning actress and former Dancing With The Stars contestant, Cloris Leachman, for living strong with osteoporosis, at its Silhouette Awards Dinner on May 19 at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC. Other honorees in attendance included Dr. Lawrence G. Raisz of the University of Connecticut Center for Osteoporosis and Rolanette and Berdon Lawrence with their namesake Bone Disease Program of Texas. Senator Blanche L.
NOF celebrates National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month with the Healthy Bones, Build Them For Life® campaign
NOF in the News
NOF
WASHINGTON, DC
April 19, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 19, 2010) — This month the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) will celebrate National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in conjunction with a new campaign, called Healthy Bones, Build Them For Life®. As the nation's leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to promoting lifelong bone health and fighting osteoporosis, NOF's goal is to reduce the widespread prevalence of osteoporosis and associated fractures and to find a cure for the disease through programs of awareness, education, advocacy and research.
National Osteoporosis Foundation and Curatio CME Institute LLC Announce New Multimedia Education Initiative
NOF in the News
NOF
WASHINGTON, DC
April 1, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2010) — The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and Curatio CME LLC (Curatio) announced today plans to implement the second year of a new multimedia educational initiative for healthcare professionals on the management of patients who have or are at risk for osteoporosis. The aim of this initiative is to provide long-term continuing education through a network of activities provided over time to encourage clinician practice change.
National Osteoporosis Foundation Applauds the United States Congress for the passage of Health Care Reform Legislation
NOF in the News
NOF
WASHINGTON, DC
March 22, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 22, 2010) — The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) applauds the United States Congress for the passage of Health Care Reform legislation that includes some relief from the Medicare cuts to Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA), the imaging procedure accepted as the gold standard for preventing, diagnosing and treating osteoporosis. The House passed HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (which was passed by the Senate in December 2009) and it is expected that President Obama will sign the bill shortly.
