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NOF
June 11, 2008
Washington, DC (June 11, 2008) – The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the “Mother’s Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act” (HR 2268), which, if passed by the Senate and signed into law by the President, authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce a commemorative coin in 2014 in honor of the centennial of the holiday Mother’s Day. Each coin will carry a $10.00 surcharge that would be divided evenly between the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to further their research grant programs.
NOF
Washington, DC
June 10, 2008
Washington, DC (June 10, 2008)– 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 Once-a-Month ACTONEL®, that will help patients address this prevalent disease. NOF estimates 10 million Americans age 50 and older have osteoporosis and another 34 million are at risk for the disease.
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NOF
Washington, DC
May 22, 2008
Washington, DC (May 22, 2008) – The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) today announced results of a nationwide survey that reveals a concerning low awareness of bone health and risk for osteoporosis in American men and women age 45 and older, as well as a lack of conversations regarding bone health between patients in this age group and their health professionals.
NOF
May 21, 2008
On May 21, 2009, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) in conjunction with the National Coalition for Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases (Bone Coalition) hosted a congressional briefing to release the National Action Plan for Bone Health and unveil proposed legislation to create a National Bone Health Program. Representatives Shelley Berkley (Nevada) and Michael C. Burgess, M.D., (Texas) emphasized the importance of improving bone health awareness and encouraged lawmakers to support the “Bone Health Promotion and Research Act.”
NOF
Washington, DC
May 15, 2008
Washington, DC (May 15, 2008) – The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) will launch a prestigious recognition event, Legends of Osteoporosis Lecture, on Friday, May 16, 2008, to honor prominent researchers in the area of osteoporosis.
NOF
New York City
April 10, 2008
New York City (April 10, 2008) - The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) has partnered with CESLIE – The Women’s Network™ to host an event honoring the LeFrak women—a dynamic mother-daughter trio—for their success in business, community involvement and dedication to osteoporosis prevention.
NOF
Washington, DC
February 21, 2008
Washington, DC (February 21, 2008) – The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is releasing its new Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis representing a major breakthrough in the way healthcare providers evaluate and treat people with low bone mass or osteoporosis and the risk of fractures. NOF’s new Clinician’s Guide introduces guidelines beyond Caucasian postmenopausal women to include African-American, Asian, Latina and other postmenopausal women, and addresses men age 50 and older for the first time.
NOF
Washington, DC
November 26, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC, (NOVEMBER 26, 2007)—In an effort to protect patient access to osteoporosis testing and reduce the physical and economic burden of osteoporosis for millions of Americans, Congress introduced H.R. 4206 “Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007,” sponsored by Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-1st-NV) and supported by 41 original cosponsors. The bill calls for the reversal of drastic cuts in Medicare reimbursement for Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, DXA, the imaging procedure accepted as the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis.
NOF
Washington, DC
October 19, 2007
(Washington, DC) October 19, 2007 – The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is taking part in an international effort to raise awareness of osteoporosis and help individuals recognize risk factors for the disease on October 20, World Osteoporosis Day.
NOF
New York
October 15, 2007
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) hosts its Twelfth Annual Silhouette Ball today to celebrate the advances in osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Joan and Melissa Rivers will serve as the mistresses of ceremonies, lending their passion, energy and humor to the event.
