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Public Policy and Advocacy
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Strong Voices for Strong Bones is coming to
California and New Mexico!
Strong Voices for Strong Bones Advocacy Training Meetings prepare you to become an advocate for better bone health! At these workshops, participants learn how to raise awareness about bone health and advocate for policies that promote osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
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NOF's public policy and advocacy programs advance public health policies that promote better bone health and osteoporosis awareness, education, prevention, treatment and research. Our advocates are fighting in their home states and in Washington, DC to raise awareness about better bone health.
Learn more about the issues we advocate for and stay informed about our latest advocacy activities and how you can make a difference! |
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Get Involved
Join the Bone Health Advocacy Network, NOF's grassroots advocacy program, and start making a difference today by helping NOF advance better bone health and osteoporosis to the top of the national health care agenda.
Our advocates are a dynamic group of volunteers who are making a difference by informing key decision makers in Washington, DC and in their states about their own experiences and the impact osteoporosis has on their communities.
Become an Advocate Today! |
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Take Action
Our Advocacy Action Center has the latest information on pending osteoporosis and bone health legislation, making it easy for you to contact your legislators to let them know how legislation impacts you and your community.
Ask your Senators to support osteoporosis and cancer research funding by cosponsoring (S. 2883) |
Our Issues
Achievements
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Medicare coverage of bone density testing -
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations -
Surgeon General report on bone health and osteoporosis -
Federal bone health education program for girls
Key Legislation
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Our Advocates
Meet outstanding advocates who are making a difference in their communities and share your story about why you are an advocate for bone health.
Learn more about our Advocates! |
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Advocacy News
07/31/08 - New Resource Focuses on the Growing Burden of Osteoporosis and Value of Medical Innovation Today the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), released a new volume of The Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation. Read more...
06/06/08 - Strong Voices for Strong Bones Advocacy Training in Arizona
On June 6th the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition hosted a “Strong Voices for Strong Bones Advocacy Training Meeting” in Tempe, Arizona. This forum aimed to educate attendees about advocating for better bone health and osteoporosis prevention and treatment with local, state and federal government officials. Read more...
Read the latest advocacy news and our e-newsletter |
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