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UPDATES:  NOF welcomes a New President, Vice President and Members to the Board of Trustees  New Resource Focuses on the Growing Burden of Osteoporosis and Value of Medical Innovation   NOF Remembers Prof. Pierre Delmas  Summit for National Action Plan for Bone Health Convened by Leading Bone Organizations  U.S. House of Representatives Approves the "Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act"  Bisphosphonates Linked to Bone, Joint and/or Muscle Pain  Osteonecrosis of the Jaw  Recommendations for Calcium and Vitamin D3 Intake Support NOF and mark a milestone in your loved one's life by creating a personalized tribute page 5 STEPS TO BONE HEALTH! EAT RIGHT: Get your daily recommended amounts of Calcium and Vitamin D. EXERCISE: Engage in regular weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercise. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER: Talk to your healthcare provider about bone health. GET TESTED: Have a bone density test and take medication when appropriate. Upcoming Events A Gift from Mothers to Daughters Join NOF on September 24 in New York City for a luncheon celebrating the gift of knowledge one generation passes onto the next. The afternoon includes a silent auction reception, fashion show by J. Mendel and Harry Winston, and presentation of our Generation Awards. Click here for more information. October 20 in Dallas, TX - An evening of elegant dining benefiting NOF Register for NOF’s Steps for Strong Bones® events.  Click here to find out more and locate an event near you! NOF's SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS NOF hosts a series of special events and programs throughout the year to raise awareness about bone health and osteoporosis. Please support our cause by participating in one or more of our events. Health Professionals Regional Meetings Osteoporosis: Improving Clinical Practice October 3-4, 2008 Anaheim, CA October 17-18, 2008 Chicago, IL November 14-15, 2008 Houston, TX Click here for information on other Osteoporosis-related meetings for professionals. NOF's 8th International Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO) Translating Research into Clinical Practice April 2-5, 2009 Washington, DC Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC Click here for more details Become a Health Professional Member! Professional Membership in NOF provides access to the latest scientific information, publications and programs on the causes, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis as well as access to patient education materials. Partner with the Health Care Community by becoming a PPN Member. Educational Resources for Health Professionals CE Opportunity Bone Quality & Osteoporotic Fracture Slide Presentation NOF's Osteoporosis Slide Presentation for Health Professionals Over 100 slides to use for Grand Rounds, continuing education presentations, and peer-to-peer meetings. NOF's New Clinician's Guide - Complete Guide - Media Overview - Other supporting documents - FRAX™ tool View related materials New FRAX™ tool T-score conversion for all men and women is now available for the FRAX™ tool. Join the NOF Family! Become a Member NOF membership is a great way to stay up-to-date on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and get practical information and tips on exercise, diet, how to prevent falls, and ideas for coping with the disease. Download the brochure! Click here for your copy of Boning Up on Osteoporosis!, our newly 100+ page patient care handbook Join NOF's Online Health Community for Osteoporosis Become an Advocate Join the Bone Health Advocacy Networkand help us advance public health policies to benefit those with or at risk for osteoporosis. Help Fight Osteoporosis Advocacy Ask your Senators to support osteoporosis and breast cancer research by cosponsoring the "Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act" (S. 2883). Take action on this bill by visiting NOF’s Advocacy Action Center! ITEM OF THE MONTH Become a member of the National Osteoporosis Foundation and receive a free Stand Tall Against Osteoporosis wristband. This Item of the Month offers two ways to Stand Tall Against Osteoporosis! Find Out More. NOF's 2008 Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month materials Bone Tool Kit Public Service Announcements (Video, Radio and Print) Winners of: APEX 2008 Awards, The Communicator Awards and Hermes Creative Awards. DOWNLOAD THESE MATERIALS FOR FREE! NOF meets the standards of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.