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NOF
August 18, 2010
On January 16, 2009 NOF and the New Mexico Healthy Aging Collaborative hosted a Strong Voices for Strong Bones Advocacy Training Meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At this workshop, attendees from around the state learned about advocating for better bone health and osteoporosis prevention and treatment with local, state and federal government officials.
NOF
August 18, 2010
On December 12, 2008 NOF hosted a Strong Voices for Strong Bones Advocacy Training Meeting in Anaheim, California. At this workshop, attendees learned about advocating for better bone health and osteoporosis prevention and treatment with local, state and federal government officials.
NOF
August 8, 2010
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 featuring the release of the National Action Plan for Bone Health and unveiling proposed legislation to prioritize bone health through the creation of a National Bone Health Program. The briefing featured Members of Congress and medical experts as well as an osteoporosis patient and an Osteogenesis Imperfecta patient
NOF
August 5, 2010
A recent analysis published in the British Medical Journal suggests a possible link between the use of calcium supplements and risk of hearts attacks.
While more conclusive research is necessary to confirm these findings, you can learn what we currently know about calcium by reading NOF’s Bone Basics on Calcium (PDF).
NOF
Washington, DC
August 2, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (August 2, 2010) - According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), adults under age 50 need a total of 1,000 mg of calcium from all sources every day. Adults 50 and older need a total of 1,200 mg of calcium from all sources every day. Food remains the best source of calcium. Calcium supplements should only be used when adequate dietary intake cannot be achieved. Getting too much calcium from supplements may increase the risk of kidney stones and other health problems.
NOF
July 21, 2010
On Tuesday, June 10, 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the “Mother’s Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act” (H.R. 2268), which would authorize the U.S. Mint to produce a commemorative coin in 2014 in honor of the centennial of the Mother’s Day holiday. The proceeds from the sale of the coin will be shared by NOF and Susan G. Komen for the Cure to further their research grant programs. NOF applauds Representatives Shelley Moore Capito (WV-2) and Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) who introduced the bill, as well as the 297 cosponsors.
NOF
July 19, 2010
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
July 19, 2010
On Thursday, May 21, 2008 the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which takes place in May. The bill, H. Res. 369, was introduced by Representative Shelley Berkley (NV-1) and helps bring attention to osteoporosis as a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans.
NOF
Washington, DC
June 2, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (June 2, 2010) - 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 Prolia™, that will help patients address this prevalent disease. NOF estimates 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 34 million are at risk for the disease.
NOF
WASHINGTON, DC
May 24, 2010
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) honored Academy Award-winning actress and former Dancing With The Stars contestant, Cloris Leachman, for living strong with osteoporosis, at its Silhouette Awards Dinner on May 19 at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC. Other honorees in attendance included Dr. Lawrence G. Raisz of the University of Connecticut Center for Osteoporosis and Rolanette and Berdon Lawrence with their namesake Bone Disease Program of Texas. Senator Blanche L.
