WASHINGTON, DC (September 6, 2007) — The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) has teamed up with Ladies Home Journal® magazine to launch a 10-city tour starting September 8th and culminating on October 20th, World Osteoporosis Day, to encourage individuals across the country to Start Right, Stay Strong for bone health. Each event includes a morning of fitness and fun that offers individuals information on bone health, exercise, and osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
August 21, 2007 – 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 Reclast®, 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.
July 13, 2007 (Washington, DC) – NOF has introduced Convio, online outreach software, to its Web site to enhance and strengthen existing online programs. It will also provide opportunities for new promotions and communications with members and constituents. Web visitors and donors can set up Tribute funds where they can create personalized Web sites for fundraising in honor or memory of a loved one or friend. These Tribute funds have the tools to help donors raise money, generate awareness and recruit others on an ongoing basis.
WASHINGTON, DC (March 17, 2007)— The Society for Women’s Health Research and the National Osteoporosis Foundation held a briefing on Capitol Hill today to inform lawmakers about recent advances in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Actress Sally Field, an osteoporosis patient and advocate, spoke at the briefing and encouraged women to protect themselves against fractures so they can remain active and reduce their risk of a debilitating injury.
“Healthy Bones, Healthy Life,” a Capitol Hill breakfast briefing sponsored by the Society for Women’s Health Research and the National Osteoporosis Foundation. A panel of experts will present information on advances in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Actress Sally Field, an osteoporosis patient and advocate, will talk about her experience with the disease.
May 10, 2007
Actress Sally Field and National Health Leaders Will Discuss Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment
May 1, 2007 (Washington, DC) – Through its launch of the “Osteoporosis. It’s Beatable. It’s Treatable.” campaign, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is reaching out to all Americans during Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month to take action to improve their bone health.
Washington, DC – A faculty of internationally-renowned osteoporosis experts are sharing the latest information and research about advances to improve bone health, and prevent, diagnose and treat osteoporosis at the 7th International Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO): “Translating Research Into Clinical Practice,” April 18-22, 2007 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. Held once every two years, the symposium is the only scientific meeting in the U.S.
Washington, DC (March 23, 2007) – The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) will bring together a faculty of internationally-renowned experts to announce and discuss new developments in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis at its comprehensive annual five-day conference in Washington, DC.
March 22, 2007 (Washington, DC) – The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), has launched a Spanish language section of its Web site. In order to better meet the needs of the growing Latino population in the United States, NOF now offers Spanish content about osteoporosis on its Web site under the heading "Sobre Osteoporosis" (About Osteoporosis). The organization plans to continually add educational content for the Latino population.
March 8, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL – PTG Studios is pleased to announce that theNational Osteoporosis Foundation will be featured on its innovative, educational television program Health Forum.