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UPDATES:  FDA Approves Once-a-Month ACTONEL ®  Summit for National Action Plan for Bone Health Convened by Leading Bone Organizations  U.S. House of Representatives Approves the "Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act"  Bisphosphonates Linked to Bone, Joint and/or Muscle Pain  Osteonecrosis of the Jaw  Recommendations for Calcium and Vitamin D3 Intake 5 STEPS TO BONE HEALTH!    EAT RIGHT:    Get your daily recommended amounts of Calcium and Vitamin D.    EXERCISE:    Engage in regular weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercise.    MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE:    Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.    TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER:    Talk to your healthcare provider about bone health.    GET TESTED:    Have a bone density test and take medication when appropriate. Join the NOF Family! Become a Member NOF membership is a great way to stay up-to-date on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and get practical information and tips on exercise, diet, how to prevent falls, and ideas for coping with the disease. Download the brochure! Join NOF's Online Health Community for Osteoporosis Register for NOF’s Steps for Strong Bones® events including the Marine Corps Marathon, or join for FREE as an Independent Participant to pursue your own fitness challenge.  Click here to find out more and locate an event near you! Health Professionals Regional Meetings Osteoporosis: Improving Clinical Practice October 3-4, 2008 Anaheim, CA October 17-18, 2008 Chicago, IL November 14-15, 2008 Houston, TX Click here for information on other Osteoporosis-related meetings for professionals. NOF's 8th International Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO) Translating Research into Clinical Practice April 2-5, 2009 Washington, DC Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC Click here for more details Become a Health Professional Member! Professional Membership in NOF provides access to the latest scientific information, publications and programs on the causes, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis as well as access to patient education materials. Partner with the Health Care Community by becoming a PPN Member. Educational Resources for Health Professionals CE Opportunity Bone Quality & Osteoporotic Fracture Slide Presentation NOF's Osteoporosis Slide Presentation for Health Professionals Over 100 slides to use for Grand Rounds, continuing education presentations, and peer-to-peer meetings. 2004 Surgeon General's Report The 2004 Surgeon General's Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis NOF's New Clinician's Guide Complete Guide Media Overview Other supporting documents FRAX™ tool T-score conversion for men and non-Caucasian women will be available at a future date for the FRAX™ tool. View related materials Help Fight Osteoporosis Advocacy Join the Bone Health Advocacy Network to contribute to finding a cure for osteoporosis. Urge your senators to protect Patient Access to Osteoporosis Testing in the Medicare legislative package. Contact your Senators! Support Osteoporosis Research, Urge Your Senators to Cosponsor the Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act Take action on this bill! ITEM OF THE MONTH Receive a free copy of Style Wise: A Fashion Guide for Women with Osteoporosis with your purchase of Be BoneWise™ Exercise: NOF's Official Exercise Video Available in DVD and VHS NOF's 2008 Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month materials Bone Tool Kit Public Service Announcements (Video, Radio and Print) NOF meets the standards of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.