Community-based chapter educates and empowers communities by raising awareness, promoting better bone health, educating health care professionals, and helping people prevent fractures and prevent falls.

Programs and resources include:

• access to free information through website, including brochures, fact sheets, cookbooks and other resources
• individual and group support via self-help groups and Osteoblast newsletter (available to all members)
• education sessions on osteoporosis fractures and falls prevention
• speakers to address groups
• public awareness displays at wellness fairs, health promotion days and other events
• information and educational opportunities for health care professionals

November is Osteoporosis month