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

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

Address and Location

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

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

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