Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation

BHOF is committed to supporting healthcare professionals with high-quality continuing education (CME/CE) programs designed to expand your knowledge and improve patient care in bone health and osteoporosis management. Through our Professional Learning Center, you can: ?? Access a wide range of on-demand educational programs ?? Track your participation to meet licensure and professional requirements ?? Stay up to date with the latest advancements in bone health Take advantage of these valuable learning opportunities and advance your expertise today! Explore BHOF's continuing education programs at the BHOF Professional Learning Center: https://cme.bonesource.org

The Robert F. Gagel, M.D. Community Leadership Award recognizes a healthcare professional who has made outstanding contributions to improving osteoporosis care and increasing community awareness about bone health. This award will be presented annually to a healthcare professional residing and working in the United States or its territories. For 2025, the nomination period will be open from March 11-April 7. Learn more and submit a nomination here: https://lnkd.in/eaTd4qrn

We are excited to share a new expert-led program on ReachMD: Menopause and Bone Health: Modern Approaches for Healthcare Providers. Hosted by Claire Gill, CEO of BHOF and featuring Andrea Singer, MD, BHOF's Chief Medical Officer, this discussion explores the latest evidence-based strategies for assessing fracture risk, optimizing treatment, and guiding patients through menopause with a strong focus on osteoporosis prevention and care. Access the program here: https://lnkd.in/egdXF6xY

Your muscles get bigger and stronger when you use them. Your bones are similar! They get stronger and denser when you make them work. And "work" for bones means handling impact, the weight of your body or more resistance. Two types of exercises are important for building and maintaining bone density: weight-bearing exercise and muscle strengthening exercises. Learn more and download the handout here: https://bit.ly/41CLinq

BoneFit? is an evidence-informed exercise training workshop, designed for exercise practitioners, to provide training on the most appropriate, safe, and effective methods to prescribe and progress exercise for people with osteoporosis. The program hosts two levels of training for exercise professionals: Basics training aimed at personal trainers and other exercise teachers and Clinical training aimed at physical therapists and clinicians who incorporate exercise recommendations into their practice. BoneFit? USA workshops entail five (5) online modules as pre-course work via the BHOF online LMS, attendance at the one-day course, and completion of a final online quiz. The training consists of approximately six to eight hours of coursework in-person. Upon passing the quiz, each BoneFit? participant receives a certificate of completion and can say they are "BoneFit? Trained," and appears in BHOF's online "Find a BoneFit? Professional" tool. Learn more about BoneFit? here: https://lnkd.in/eFpeSfQA A BoneFit? training workshop will take place at ISO2025 on Wednesday, April 23rd from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/exPVAUhA Space is limited!

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Strong bones start with proper nutrition. If the body is a castle, bones are its foundation—keeping them strong is essential for lifelong health. Eating for Healthy Bones? is a live virtual event designed to educate and empower clinicians and patients on the critical role of nutrition in bone health. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how dietary choices impact bone strength and longevity. Register here: https://lnkd.in/etPXhxgd

Women have played a vital role in advancing healthcare, shaping medical research, and improving patient care. March is National Women's History Month, and March 8 marks International Women's Day—a time to recognize the achievements of women across all fields, including medicine and science. From breaking barriers in medical education to leading groundbreaking research, here are five women have made lasting contributions to medicine and public health. https://lnkd.in/etYQpT87

ICYMI - On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill is joined by Kristen "N'ylah" Singharat, Philanthropy Manager for Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. In 2018, Delta Phi Lambda selected osteoporosis awareness as their national philanthropy focus. Their partnership with BHOF has provided valuable educational resources, helping members become peer educators who inform their communities about bone health. Tune in now! https://lnkd.in/eYv2Z8xD

Join the BHOF Online Support Community, hosted by Inspire, for this discussion and MUCH MORE! Find this discussion here: https://lnkd.in/e3fEnwRh Come with questions and comments!