Press Releases

June 9, 2026 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) announced today that 33 states have taken steps through legislation and executive actions to tackle the costly and growing problem of osteoporosis declaring May 2026 as Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. The states responded to a nationwide effort launched by the BHOF to… Read more »

Resolution Signals Support for Action to Improve Bone Health   June 3, 2026 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) applauds the introduction of legislation in the United States Senate to raise awareness about osteoporosis, a chronic disease that impacts 54 million Americans yet often goes undiagnosed and untreated. The bill, Senate Resolution… Read more »

May 26, 2026 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) has awarded Shannon Carpenter, M.D. the 2026 Robert F. Gagel, M.D. Community Leadership Award. This award recognizes healthcare professionals who are instrumental in improving osteoporosis care and raising community awareness about bone health. Dr. Carpenter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialized… Read more »

May 1, 2026 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is recognizing Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month this May with a focus on connection, everyday habits, and the shared actions that support lifelong bone health. This year’s theme, Building Better Bones Together, highlights how bone health is shaped not only by individual choices, but… Read more »

The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees, Sabrina Noel, Ph.D., R.D., and Beth Ruoff. Their combined expertise in nutrition science, population health, and strategic communications will help advance BHOF’s work to improve bone health and reduce fracture risk across diverse… Read more »

November 18, 2025 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) announced today that it is seeking candidates for the position of North American Editor-in-Chief of Osteoporosis International (OI) for a five-year term beginning in October 2026. An international multi-disciplinary journal, which is a joint initiative between the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and BHOF,… Read more »

June 5, 2025 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce Tara Knight, DNP, FNP-C, as the recipient of the 2025 Robert F. Gagel, M.D. Community Leadership Award. This award recognizes healthcare professionals who are instrumental in raising awareness about bone health and providing exceptional care to people living with osteoporosis… Read more »

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month May 27, 2025 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) announced today that 25 states have taken steps through legislation and executive action to tackle the costly and growing problem of osteoporosis. This is a record number of states participating in the annual campaign. Arkansas,… Read more »

May 14, 2025 (Arlington, VA) – Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become weak and more likely to fracture, affects approximately 10 million Americans, with another 44 million at risk due to low bone density. Yet many individuals remain unaware that they have the disease until they break a bone. In fact, about one… Read more »

May 1, 2025 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is stepping into May with a new challenge and a clear goal: raise awareness about osteoporosis and encourage healthy habits to help prevent broken bones. In recognition of Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, BHOF is launching the Walk a Mile a Day… Read more »