Arlington, VA (June 27, 2019) – Approximately 10 million Americans age 50 and above have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at increased risk for bone fracture. Bone fractures related to osteoporosis are responsible for more hospitalizations than heart attacks, strokes and breast cancer combined. To hear directly from patients… Read more »
Press Releases
National Program to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis Launches in Houston »
ARLINGTON, VA (June 17, 2019) ā The National Osteoporosis Foundation is launching the Healthy Bones/Healthy Cities Initiative to provide education and patient management support for family physicians, internal medicine doctors, gynecologists, ER physicians, and advanced practice providers to help diagnose and treat osteoporosis. In the US, one in two women and one in four men… Read more »
13 Leading Aging, Caregiver and Womenās Health Groups Join Forces to Reduce Common and Costly Bone Fractures »
ARLINGTON, VA, (MAY 29, 2019) — In the United States, half of all women and 20 percent of men age 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis in their lifetime and many will die or be forced into nursing homes as a result. In fact, bone fractures related to osteoporosis are responsible… Read more »
NOF Statement in Response to Bloomberg Article 4/25/19 »
Bloomberg news published an article today (4/25/19) regarding charities established by industry to support drug pricing initiatives. You can read the full article here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-25/pharma-s-charity-allies-help-its-fight-to-keep-drug-prices-high. NOF was mentioned and quoted in the article due to our leadership of a coalition of nonprofits supporting Medicare Part D non-interference. Below is NOFās position on this issue, which… Read more »
May is National Osteoporosis Month »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) launches new resources including interactive digital tool, podcast and first-of-its-kind patient registry in honor of 35th Anniversary ARLINGTON, VA (April 22, 2019) ā NOF is celebrating National Osteoporosis Month in May and its 35th Anniversary with the launch of new resources designed to help people of all ages understand the… Read more »
FDA Approves EVENITYā¢ (romosozumab-aqqg) For The Treatment Of Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women At High Risk For Fracture »
One in Two Women in the United States Will Suffer a Fracture in Her Lifetime Due to Osteoporosis(1) EVENITY is the First and Only Bone Builder With a Dual Effect That Both Increases Bone Formation and Decreases Bone Loss(2) EVENITY Rapidly Reduces Fracture Risk and Builds New Bone With 12 Months of Therapy(2) THOUSAND OAKS,… Read more »
Protecting Patient Access to Medication (Updated) »
Dear Members of Congress: We want to express our concern regarding any proposal that would repeal the non-interference (NI) clause ā a crucial fixture and protection in the Medicare Part D program. We are concerned that changes to the Part D NI clause could undermine the private negotiations that enable seniors to access affordable prescription… Read more »
Protecting Patient Access to Medication »
Dear Members of Congress: We want to express our concern regarding any proposal that would repeal the non-interference (NI) clause ā a crucial fixture and protection in the Medicare Part D program. We are concerned that changes to the Part D NI clause could undermine the private negotiations that enable seniors to access affordable prescription… Read more »
Did you know that weak bones are not a normal part of aging? »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation Debunks Myths Surrounding Osteoporosis and the Risk of Fractures While osteoporosis does cause bones to become weak and fragile, so that they break easily ā even from a minor fall or a sneeze ā osteoporosis is not a normal part of aging. Ā It is a disease that is common, serious and… Read more »
NOF Adds to its Mission Department »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the nationās leading health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health, announced the addition of two thoughtful new leaders to its newly designated Mission department, underscoring the organizationās commitment to delivering quality educational programming for patients and healthcare professionals. Samantha Mayberry joins NOF as the Associate Director of Patient… Read more »