Organization: Osteoporosis Canada - Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy - Bruce Grey Dufferin Huron Perth Lambton
Phone Numbers: 519-270-7057 or 1-800-463-6842 ext 2314
Toll-Free: 1-800-463-6842
Email: jporteous@osteoporosis.ca
Website: www.osteostrategy.on.ca
Address:
c/o Osteoporosis Canada
1200 Eglinton Ave E, Suite 500
Toronto, ON
M3C 1H9
Location: North Grey
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Public Contacts: Judy Porteous - Regional Integration Lead
Service Description: 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



Fees: Free
Application: Call, email or visit website
Languages: English ; French
Language Notes: French Information Line and Website; Multilingual resources; Interpretation available upon request
Area Served: Bruce, Grey, Dufferin, Huron, Perth and Lambton
Print Materials:  Osteoporosis Information Card
See Also: Bone Disease
Last Updated: 4/12/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=14174

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