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 UPDATES:
 Remembering Paul G. Rogers 
 National Osteoporosis Foundation Shares A Gift from Mothers to Daughters: Fashion, Diamonds and Strong Bones 
 Bisphosphonates Linked to Bone, Joint and/or Muscle Pain

 Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
 Recommendations for Calcium and Vitamin D3 Intake


Take Part in the Celebration!

Celebrating 25 Years of Standing Tall for You ®

Please join NOF as we build on the progress of the past 25 years and continue to fight against osteoporosis!

25 things you can do to protect your bones!
25 Facts About Your Bones and Osteoporosis
25 Ways to Improve Your Bone Health
25 Ways to Feel Good About Yourself
25 Ways to Prevent Falls
25 Calcium-Rich Foods
Take Part in the Celebration!

Invite your friends to join the fight against osteoporosis

Order commemorative 25th Annivesary merchandise
Participate in our 2009 Events!
April 1-5 8th International Symposium on Osteoporosis
May Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
May 20 Silver Silhouette Awards Dinner
September 24 A Gift from Mothers to Daughters
October 20 World Osteoporosis Day

October 26

Gourmet for Good

Upcoming Events

Strong Voices for Strong Bones
Advocacy Training Meetings

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Friday, January 16, 2009

REGISTER TODAY!

Join the Bone Health Advocacy Network and help us advance public health policies to benefit those with or at risk for osteoporosis.

SAVE THE DATE: MAY 20, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC

Celebrate NOF’s 25th Anniversary at the annual awards dinner, where two-time Academy Award-winning actress and patient advocate, Sally Field, will accept an award and give a keynote address!

Click here for more details or
call (202) 721-6342.


Translating Research into
Clinical Practice

April 1-5, 2009
Washington, DC


ISO Early Registration Now Open

ISO Hotel Reservations Now Open

Click Here for more details


5 STEPS TO BONE HEALTH!


HONOR YOUR LOVED ONE!

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Support NOF and mark a milestone in your loved one's life by creating
a personalized tribute page

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.

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Register for NOF’s Steps for Strong Bones® events.  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.

Help Fight Osteoporosis

WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY!

Stand Tall - Speak out for your bones! is a two-year campaign that was to be launched on World Osteoporosis Day to mobilize public opinion and generate change in osteoporosis healthcare policies.
Learn More!

A Reference Guide for Osteoporosis Reimbursement Policy for Healthcare Professionals

Download the Patient Information Brochure:
Paying for Your Osteoporosis Medications: What You Need to Know


To order a copy of the NOF Reimbursement Guide free of charge, please contact Ian Prest at 1-800-231-4222

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.


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Partner with the Health Care Community by becoming a PPN Member.

Educational Resources for Health Professionals bonesource

CE Opportunity

Update on Bisphosphonates FDA-Approved for Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis International

Annual Subscription Rates through NOF:

NOF members $175 (a savings of $87)
Non-members $195 (a savings of $67)

Discounted subscriptions in the U.S. are only available through NOF.

NOF's New Clinician's Guide

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To order printed copies of the Guide, fill out the order form and mail or fax it to us with your payment.

View related materials

New FRAX tool

T-score conversion for all men and women is now available for the FRAX tool.

Educational Resources for General Public

The Bone Tool Kit


Created as a part of NOFs 2007 osteoporosis awareness and prevention campaign, "Osteoporosis. It's Beatable."

The Osteoporosis Report

Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health & Osteoporosis

What It Means to You

Other Educational Materials

Beat The Break:
Home Safety Checklist

Osteoporosis:
Can It Happen to You?- Risk Factor Questionnaire

Guidelines for Safe Movement

NOF's 2008 Awareness and Prevention Month Materials

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