October 20, 2022 (Arlington, VA) ā The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce the 2022 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 »
Press Releases
Get the Facts about Nutrition and Bone Health on World Osteoporosis Day »
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) and Sunsweet Growers, Inc., Create New Resource Highlighting the Importance of Good Nutrition for Building and Maintaining Healthy Bones October 20, 2022 (Arlington, VA) ā The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to partner with Sunsweet to commemorate World Osteoporosis Day today by sharing a… Read more »
āStep Up for Bone Healthā this World Osteoporosis Day on October 20th »
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) Joins Organizations Around the World to Raise Awareness About Bone Health October 20, 2022 (Arlington, VA) ā The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) joins organizations across the globe this World Osteoporosis Day to raise awareness about bone health and promote prevention strategies that can help reduce… Read more »
New Bone Health Tool Available for Nurse Practitioners »
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) and National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Womenās Health (NPWH) create new Bone Health module in NPWH Well-Woman Visit App October 17, 2022 (Arlington, VA) ā The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) and National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Womenās Health (NPWH) are pleased to announce… Read more »
The Bone Heath and Osteoporosis Foundation is Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon »
October 13, 2022 (Arlington, VA) ā 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 worldās most popular… Read more »
Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundationās Updated āClinicianās Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosisā is Now AvailableĀ »
June 6, 2022 (Arlington, VA) — The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) proudly announces the publication of its recently revised āClinicianās Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosisā. The Clinicianās 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 »
IOF and BHOF Publish New Aid to Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk Patient Discussion for Primary Care Providers »
June 1, 2022 (Arlington, VA)Ā ā 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 »
Several States Take Action to Strengthen Bone Health Awareness and Combat Osteoporosis »
May 31, 2022 (Arlington, VA) āĀ 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 »
Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2022: Exercise to Maximize Bone Health »
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation reminds everyone that exercising at all ages is vital to help build strong, healthy bones for life. April 18, 2022 (Arlington, VA) āĀ This May, the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) will commemorate Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month Ā with bone healthy exercises and information ā for all ages ā… Read more »
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Welcomes New Chief Program Officer to Its Management Team »
March 28, 2022 (Arlington, VA) ā 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 BHOFās… Read more »