May 1, 2024 (Arlington, VA) â This Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month is particularly significant for the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) as it celebrates its 40th year as the nationâs largest health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health. Starting in May, and throughout the year, BHOF will highlight the stories of 40 inspiring… Read more »
Press Releases
Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Announces Call for Nominees for New Robert F. Gagel, M.D. Community Leadership Award »
April 19, 2024 (Arlington, VA) â The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) announced today its call for nominees for the newly created Robert F. Gagel, M.D. Community Leadership Award. The awardâs intent is to recognize healthcare professionals who are instrumental in raising awareness about bone health and providing exceptional care to people living with… Read more »
Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Applauds President’s Executive Order Directing Bold Action to Improve Care for Those With Osteoporosis »
March 21, 2024 (Arlington, VA) â 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 statement accompanying the Executive Order, the… Read more »
Rep. Kat Cammack Named Winner of 2023 Bone Health Champion Award »
January 16, 2024 (Arlington, VA) â The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce that Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) has been selected to receive the 2023 Congressional Bone Health Champion Award. The national award annually recognizes four Members of Congress who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to protect and improve… Read more »
Senator Tammy Baldwin Named Winner of 2023 Bone Health Champion Award »
December 12, 2023 (Arlington, VA) â The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce that Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has been selected to receive the 2023 Congressional Bone Health Champion Award. The national award annually recognizes four Members of Congress who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to protect and improve… Read more »
Recipients of 2023 Congressional Bone Health Champion Awards Announced »
December 1, 2023 (Arlington, VA) â The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of our national award to recognize Members of Congress who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to protect and improve the bone health of Americans. The awards are presented annually by BHOF to highlight… Read more »
Stronger Together: American Bone Health Joins Forces With the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation »
November 16, 2023 (Arlington, VA)Â â 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 »
Fifteen States Take Action to Combat Osteoporosis and Strengthen Bone Health »
May 2023 is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month May 23, 2023 (Arlington, VA) â Fifteen states across the nation have taken steps through legislation and executive action to tackle the costly and growing problem of osteoporosis. Arizona, California, 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)Â â 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 »
Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2023: Healthy Bones Are Always in Style »
May 1, 2023 (Arlington, VA) â 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 yearâs theme, âHealthy Bones Are Always in Style,â was drawn… Read more »