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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.
NOF
Washington, DC
September 6, 2007
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.
NOF
August 21, 2007
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.
NOF
Washington, DC
July 13, 2007
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.
NOF
Washington, DC
May 17, 2007
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.
NOF
May 10, 2007
“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
