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Osteoporosis Health Centre
Our Program |
Osteoporosis Outreach & Education
Health education is a priority at the Women's College campus Osteoporosis Program.
Although most of our clients are postmenopausal women, our patients range from the age of 13 to 90. We see a great need for information and education to:
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increase awareness
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aid in early diagnosis and appropriate treatment
- use prevention as a tool for reducing the incidence of osteoporosis.
Here are some of the things we do to meet that need. For more information
about these programs call the Osteoporosis Program Clinic at (416) 323-6400
x2663. Annual Osteoporosis Seminar
This fall seminar, held each year at Women's College campus:
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is open to patients, health care professionals and the public
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introduces professional speakers who bring a wealth of information on
osteoporosis topics
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offer workshops that participants can select based on their information
and learning needs
- provides opportunity to informally network over refreshments, and
meet others living with osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis News
The newsletter is published three times a year. It:
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provides up-to-date information on osteoporosis issues
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discusses current topics in the media and medical breakthroughs.
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includes reviews of popular articles and books
- provides reminders for everyday living for those with osteoporosis.
Click here to order Osteoporosis News.
Working Women presentations
This "lunch & learn" series in the workplace:
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is aimed at women aged 18 to 65 years
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gives an overview of the disease
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explains how nutrition, activity and other lifestyle habits have a direct
effect on osteoporosis
- is provided through corporations' health and wellness programs.
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"Tree of Life" - Evie NG, Cawthra Park Secondary Art Student, Mississauga, Ontario.
Health fairs and forums
As part of our continuing outreach:
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Women's College holds the Women's Health Matters
Expo and Forum every January. This provides a huge meeting place where
the general public and health professionals can learn about all topics
in women's health care, including osteoporosis. There are presentations,
panel discussions and information booths
- Women's College Osteoporosis Program also takes part in health fairs
in community centres, shopping malls and workplaces throughout the year.
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Osteoporosis Network of Toronto
Women's College Osteoporosis Program is committed to helping form a
communication network of service providers and others interested in osteoporosis.
The Network aims to:
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develop a directory of osteoporosis service providers, fitness classes,
support groups and other services and groups in the Greater Toronto Area
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promote a common understanding of exercise and fall prevention for people
living with osteoporosis
- encourage self help and support groups that deal with daily living
and osteoporosis.
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