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Osteoporosis Canada [Central East]

Site: Simcoe Muskoka - Mailing Address

Service: Simcoe Muskoka Chapter

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Record #: CWD6999
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 18 Jun 2024

Contacts

Toll Free Phone 1-800-463-6842 ext 2319, Office
E-Mail mmenecola@osteoporosis.ca
Website https://osteoporosis.ca
Primary Contact Monica Menecola, Regional Integration Lead for Simcoe/Muskoka

Addresses

Address & Map
Clearview, ON
Canada L0M 1S0
Mailing Address Box 303 
Stayner, ON 
Canada L0M 1S0
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description

Description (Service) Educates, empowers and supplies individuals and communities in the risk reduction and treatment of Osteoporosis by raising awareness, promoting better bone health, educating health care professionals, and helping people prevent fractures and prevent falls. Programs and resources provided include:
  • toll fee information line (1-800-463-6842 English)
  • access to free information through website, including brochures, fact sheets, cookbooks and other resources
  • individual and group support via self-help groups and 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
Osteoporosis Canada is a member of the Simcoe Muskoka Integrated Fall Prevention Strategy.
Print Material Booklets; Brochures; Fact sheets; DVDs; Osteoblast Newsletter

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Call or visit the website for more information
Languages English
Fees None- call or visit website for more information.

Subjects

Service Categories Disease/Disability Information ~ Osteoporosis ; Fall Prevention Programs
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