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 »
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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 »
State Resolutions Proclaiming May as Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
On the heels of the 2021 Milliman Reportās state-based data addressing the differences in the economic and clinical impact of fractures suffered by Americans on Medicare, the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) has asked state legislatures to reinforce May as Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month and spread awareness of osteoporosis and its impact. Thank… 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 »
25 Facts About Your Bones and Osteoporosis
Bone is living, growing tissue that is both flexible and strong. Throughout life, you are constantly losing old bone and forming new bone. Osteoporosis happens when you lose too much bone, make too little of it or both. Bone loss usually speeds up at midlife in both men and women. Osteoporosis and the broken bones… Read more »
Registration for the May 2022 Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis is Now Open
The Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO) will take pace virtually from May 5-7, 2022. The ISO is the nationās leading clinical conference on osteoporosis and bone health and attracts hundreds of healthcare providers from across the country.Ā If you are a healthcare provider and are interested in the full course curriculum provided and the opportunity to… Read more »
Legendary Designer and Fashion Icon, Iris Apfel, Joins the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation’s Ambassadors Leadership Council
If you don’t take care of your bones, your chances of becoming a centenarian will shrink. JANUARY 28, 2022Ā (Arlington, VA) āĀ 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 »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is Now the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF)
New brand reflects expanded focus on prevention in addition to osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment ARLINGTON, VA (October 20, 2021) ā Today the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) changes its name to the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF). The new name strengthens its position as the leading national health organization dedicated to promoting strong bones for… Read more »