Osteoporosis Canada [Central East]

Site: Bruce Grey Dufferin Huron Perth Lambton

Service: Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy - Bruce Grey Dufferin Huron Perth Lambton

Record #: GRE1323
Last Modified: 24 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Sep 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-270-7057
Toll Free Phone 1-800-463-6842
E-Mail jporteous@osteoporosis.ca
Website osteostrategy.on.ca
Primary Contact Judy Porteous, Regional Integration Lead

Addresses and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 2H4

Description

Description (Service)

Works to educate and support people and communities in the risk-reduction, management and treatment of osteoporosis and fracture prevention * the strategy is focused on fracture prevention, professional education and outreach, patient education and self management

Staff and volunteers provide:

  • Fracture prevention programs
  • Dissemination of clinical practice guidelines and continuing education for health care professionals
  • Patient education and promotion of self-management resources
  • Education to public, community groups, workplaces
  • Educational materials including print and online resources


Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network - 1-800-463-6842 ext 224 - Virtual network and a toll-free information line for those living with osteoporosis

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Bruce County ; Dufferin County ; Grey County ; Huron County ; Lambton County ; Perth County
Application Call, email or visit website
Languages English, French
Fees None