Press Releases

The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) and National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) create new Bone Health module in NPWH Well-Woman Visit App   October 17, 2022 (Arlington, VA) — The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) and National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) are pleased to announce… Read more »

October 13, 2022 (Arlington, VA) — The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 6, 2022. BHOF will be among the 500 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s most popular… Read more »

June 6, 2022 (Arlington, VA) — The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) proudly announces the publication of its recently revised “Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis”. The Clinician’s Guide offers concise recommendations regarding prevention, risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men aged 50 years and older. BHOF,… Read more »

June 1, 2022 (Arlington, VA) – The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) in the USA have developed a simple visual aid to help primary care providers initiate dialogue with their patients about osteoporosis and fracture risk during a medical consultation. The tool, available in PDF form and in several… Read more »

May 31, 2022 (Arlington, VA) – Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month is commemorated annually in May. In support of the month, eight states have taken steps through legislation and executive action to raise awareness about the growing crisis of osteoporosis. Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and West Virginia have introduced, passed legislation or… Read more »

The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation reminds everyone that exercising at all ages is vital to help build strong, healthy bones for life. March 28, 2022 (Arlington, VA) – This May, the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) will commemorate Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month  with bone healthy exercises and information – for all ages –… Read more »

March 28, 2022 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), the leading health organization preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, is pleased to announce that Lindsey West has joined its management team as chief program officer, reporting to Claire Gill, chief executive officer. In this new role, Ms. West will help execute BHOF’s… Read more »

MARCH 1, 2022 (Arlington, VA) – March is National Nutrition Month, a yearly initiative designed to teach Americans about the critical importance of good nutrition. It is the perfect platform for the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) to educate Americans of all ages – especially parents and their kids — about the importance of… Read more »

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 (Arlington, VA) — Representative John B. Larson (D-Connecticut), has been selected as an inaugural recipient of the Congressional Bone Health Champion award by the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. The award recognizes Members of Congress who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to protect and improve the bone health of Americans. Rep. Larson is… Read more »

If you don’t take care of your bones, your chances of becoming a centenarian will shrink. JANUARY 28, 2022 (Arlington, VA) — The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) today welcomed Iris Apfel to its Ambassadors Leadership Council. Ms. Apfel, renowned for her eclectic sense of style and super-sized, black rimmed specs, is 100 years old and… Read more »