ARLINGTON, Va., March 21, 2024 — Earlier this week, President Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order directing Federal government agencies to take bold actions to improve women’s health research and to assure that the “gains made in research laboratories are translated into real-world clinical benefits for women.” In his published statementĀ accompanying the Executive Order, the… Read more »
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The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Celebrates 40 Years!
We are excited to share that 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF)! Our mission has never been more critical given the fact that osteoporotic fractures are responsible for more hospitalizations than heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer combined. Peopleās experience with osteoporosis varies greatly, but the good news… Read more »
American Bone Health Has Closed to Join Forces With the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
For decades, American Bone Health and the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation have been educating the public, communities, and policy makers about the importance of bone health, preventing fractures, and treatment for osteoporosis and bone diseases. Weāre pleased to announce that on October 1, 2023, our organizations joined forces under the Bone Health and Osteoporosis… Read more »
Stronger Together: American Bone Health Joins Forces With the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
November 16, 2023 (Arlington, VA)Ā ā The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) and American Bone Health (ABH) are pleased to share that beginning October 1, 2023, they joined forces under the BHOF umbrella. For over three decades, both organizations have been educating the public, communities, and policy makers about the importance of bone health, preventing… Read more »
What You Should Know About Bone Health and Your Risk For Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects roughly 10 million Americans, with low bone density affecting another 44 million Americans. Click here to read the full article.
The āsilentā disease of osteoporosis affects 10 million Americans
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that makes a personās bones weak and more likely to break. Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at increased risk. Click here to read the full article.
Fifteen States Take Action to Combat Osteoporosis and Strengthen Bone Health
May 2023 is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month May 23, 2023 (Arlington, VA)Ā ā Fifteen states across the nation have taken steps through legislation and executive action to tackle the costly and growing problem of osteoporosis. Arizona, California,Ā Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin have… Read more »
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Welcomes Nan Moring as New Director of Development
May 18, 2023 (Arlington, VA)Ā ā The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), the leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, is pleased to announce that Nan Moringhas joined the organization as director of development. Ms. Moring will lead all fundraising efforts for the foundation, including corporate program support and partnerships, major gifts,… Read more »
Be well: Keep your bones strong to prevent osteoporosis
10 million Americans have the disease, which results in weak, brittle bones ā here’s what to do. Click here to read the article and watch the video.
Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2023: Healthy Bones Are Always in Style
May 1, 2023 (Arlington, VA) ā This May, the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is celebrating Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month with a variety of activities and resources to help people of all ages understand the importance of good bone health. Inspiration for this yearās theme, āHealthy Bones Are Always in Style,ā was drawn… Read more »