| Description (Service) |
Educates, empowers and supplies individuals and communities in the risk reduction and treatment of Osteoporosis by raising awareness, promoting better bone health, educating health care professionals, and helping people prevent fractures and prevent falls. Programs and resources provided include: - toll fee information line (1-800-463-6842 English)
- access to free information through website, including brochures, fact sheets, cookbooks and other resources
- individual and group support via self-help groups and newsletter (available to all members)
- education sessions on osteoporosis fractures and falls prevention
- speakers to address groups
- public awareness displays at wellness fairs, health promotion days and other events
- information and educational opportunities for health care professionals
- November is Osteoporosis month
Osteoporosis Canada is a member of the Simcoe Muskoka Integrated Fall Prevention Strategy. |