Fracture Link Newsletter Fall 2023

October 6, 2023

In this issue: Performance Data Report Edition Trends in Fracture Rates in Ontario Regional Variations in Performance Accessing LHIN Overall Performance Cost of Fracture Care…

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Fracture Link Newsletter November 2022

November 24, 2022

In this issue: Performance Report Fresh new look Surgeon spotlight Balance and Bone Depression and chronic pain Open Newsletter

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Physical Activity is Important in the Treatment of Osteoporosis

November 15, 2022

Exercise helps to maintain bone strength, proper posture and core stability while building endurance and enhancing balance and coordination, Ernie Schramayr writes

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Rehabilitation Following an Osteoporotic Fragility Fracture

February 1, 2022

The global approach to rehabilitation following an osteoporotic fragility fracture: A review of the rehabilitation working group of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) committee of…

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Fracture Link Newsletter – November 2021

November 29, 2021

In this issue: COVID-19 and fragility fracture patient care Dr. Earl Bogoch appointment Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy web updates Strategies for implementing a fracture risk assessment…

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Dr. Earl Bogoch Appointed The Inaugural Holder Of The Brookfield Chair In Fracture Prevention

November 23, 2020

DR. EARL BOGOCH APPOINTED THE INAUGURAL HOLDER OF THE BROOKFIELD CHAIR IN FRACTURE PREVENTION November 19, 2020 PRESS RELEASE TORONTO, November 19, 2020 – Dr. Earl…

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Fracture Link Newsletter – July 2020

July 15, 2020

In this issue: Tai Chi in COVID-19 eHealth Osteoporosis Disease Risk Impact of COVID-19 on Fracture Patients Fracture Screening via OTN Facebook Twitter Facebook Download…

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Ontario Telemedicine Fracture Screening Initiative

July 15, 2020

Ontario Telemedicine Network Fracture Screening Initiative at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre July 2020 In January 2020, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC)…

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Having Caregiving Responsibilities Affects Management

July 15, 2020

Having Caregiving Responsibilities Affects Management of Fragility Fractures and Bone Health July 2020 In a recent publication we examined how caregiving responsibilities were associated with,…

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Osteoporosis Disease Risk – A Case Study

July 15, 2020

A case study on assessing patients’ risk for osteoporosis, facilitating proactive care July 2020 Background: 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will…

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Tai Chi for Fall Prevention

July 15, 2020

Staying Balanced with Taichi July 2020 Take action to make sure you are staying fracture-free and are taking care of your bone health. Ensure that…

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Fracture Link Newsletter

June 24, 2020

In this issue: Performance Data Report Edition Trends in Fracture Rates in Ontario Regional Variations in Performance Accessing LHIN Overall Performance Cost of Fracture Care…

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Fracture Link Newsletter – January 2020

January 23, 2020

In this issue: Dr. Steve Richie Dr. Judi Laprade Dufferin Area Family Health Team The GRU at Parkwood Download Newsletter

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Effect of Implementation of a Standardized Hip

January 21, 2020

January 2020 Each year in London Ontario, there are approximately 400 fragility hip fractures, acutely cared for across two teaching hospital sites. Currently, London does…

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Distinguished Alumni, Dr. Judi Laprade

January 21, 2020

January 2020 Dr. Judi Laprade, Bone Fit™ Lead Trainer and Associate Professor at the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto, was recently awarded…

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Dr. Steven Richie: A Champion Retires

January 21, 2020

January 2020 At the end of November, Dr. Steve Richie retired from his full-time orthopaedic surgeon practice in Brantford. It is a career he says…

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A Broken Bone is Life-Changing!

December 12, 2019

A Broken Bone is Life-Changing John Winslow December 2019 John Winslow was an engineer who loved getting the job done. He enrolled in McMaster University’s…

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Osteoporosis Community Education Event

September 19, 2019

Osteoporosis Community Education Event Presented by: Southlake Regional Health Centre, Osteoporosis Canada, and Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm (Doors open at 5:30pm) Location: McConaghy Centre…

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OCFP Osteoporosis & Fracture Prevention Workshop

August 20, 2019

Next Workshop: September 10, 2019 Time: 1:00pm – 4:45pm (Registration – 12:30pm) Location: Hamilton, ON Address: Hamilton Family Health Team – 123 James St. N, Suite 300 Facilitators: Dr. Lynn…

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Fracture Link – Volume 13 – Summer 2019

July 24, 2019

In this issue: Osteoporosis Interprofessional Education (OP IPE) Module Fracture Screening and Prevention Program and CLEAR Medical Imaging Partnership Bone Mineral Density Testing (RUR) and…

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