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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.
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.
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!”
NOF
August 19, 2010
(Washington, DC) — The National Coalition for Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases applauds Rep. Berkley (D-NV), Rep. Burgess (R-TX) and the more than 60 Members of Congress who have joined together to introduce the Bone Health Promotion and Research Act of 2009. "We are pleased to have bipartisan support for this timely legislation which will educate Americans about achieving better bone health as well as help people who suffer from debilitating bone diseases, fulfilling the call to action from the Surgeon General's 2004 Report on, Bone Health and Osteoporosis," stated Ethel S.
NOF
August 18, 2010
On June 6, 2008, NOF and the Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition hosted a Strong Voices for Strong Bones Advocacy Training Meeting in Tempe, Arizona. This forum aimed to educate attendees about advocating for better bone health and osteoporosis prevention and treatment with local, state and federal government officials. Participants included healthcare professionals, including those in the areas of exercise and nutrition, volunteers, educators, patients and their families.
NOF
August 18, 2010
On July 31,2008 , the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with NOF, released a new volume of "The Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation." The latest addition to the Silver Book series focuses on the most prevalent bone disease in the U.S.—osteoporosis. The volume was released at a Capitol Hill briefing which featured medical and economic experts and patients. In addition, Reps. Shelley Berkley (NV-1) and Michael Burgess (TX-26), champions of legislation to promote prevention and testing for the disease, supported the briefing.
NOF
August 18, 2010
NOF hosted a luncheon on September 23, 2008 for the families of Members of Congress as well as other community leaders to educate them on bone health and osteoporosis. This event featured a panel discussion moderated by Susan Dentzer, editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, and panelist speakers: Dr. Ethel S. Siris, M.D., immediate past president of NOF; Janet Hubert, actress and celebrity patient; and Rear Admiral John Eisold, M.D., attending physician of the U.S. Congress.
NOF
August 18, 2010
On October 20, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) joined bone health organizations from around the globe to celebrate World Osteoporosis Day. This year’s theme, “Stand Tall - Speak Out For Your Bones” is a call for individuals to advocate for public health policies that promote better bone health.
NOF
August 18, 2010
On behalf of 44 million Americans, 10 million of whom have osteoporosis and another 34 million who have low bone mass which put them at risk for the disease, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is proud to announce that the US Congress and the President have temporarily remedied a major problem for osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment.
