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UPDATES:  National Osteoporosis Foundation Celebrates World Osteoporosis Day “Stand Tall—Speak Out for Your Bones”  Remembering Paul G. Rogers   National Osteoporosis Foundation Shares A Gift from Mothers to Daughters: Fashion, Diamonds and Strong Bones   NOF Educates Families of Members of Congress on Osteoporosis and Bone Health   U.S. House of Representatives Approves the "Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act"  Bisphosphonates Linked to Bone, Joint and/or Muscle Pain  Osteonecrosis of the Jaw  Recommendations for Calcium and Vitamin D3 Intake Upcoming Events WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY! Stand Tall - Speak out for your bones! is a two-year campaign that was to be launched on World Osteoporosis Day to mobilize public opinion and generate change in osteoporosis healthcare policies. Learn More! RESEARCH GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR NEW INVESTIGATORS! NOF invites Letters of Intent from qualified new investigators for support of clinical or translational research related to the epidemiology, pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis and/or treatment of osteoporosis. Learn More! Call for Letters of Intent: October15- November 17, 2008 Call for Grant Applications: December 19, 2008 Grant Application Submission Deadline: February 23, 2009 Download the Research Grant Handbook REGIONAL MEETINGS Osteoporosis: Improving Clinical Practice REGISTRATION FEE REDUCED! November 14-15, 2008 Houston, TX   Translating Research into Clinical Practice April 2-5, 2009 Washington, DC ISO Call for Abstracts Now Open Deadline December 3, 2008 ISO Early Registration Now Open ISO Hotel Reservations Now Open Click Here for more details 5 STEPS TO BONE HEALTH! HONOR YOUR LOVED ONE! Support NOF and mark a milestone in your loved one's life by creating a personalized tribute page EAT RIGHT: Get your daily recommended amounts of Calcium and Vitamin D. EXERCISE: Engage in regular weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercise. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER: Talk to your healthcare provider about bone health. GET TESTED: Have a bone density test and take medication when appropriate. Register for NOF’s Steps for Strong Bones® events.  Find out more and locate an event near you! NOF's SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS NOF hosts a series of special events and programs throughout the year to raise awareness about bone health and osteoporosis. Please support our cause by participating in one or more of our events. Help Fight Osteoporosis Strong Voices for Strong Bone Advocacy Training Meetings Anaheim, California     Friday, December 12, 2008 REGISTER TODAY!  Albuquerque, New Mexico Friday, January 16, 2009 REGISTRATION COMING SOON! Join the Bone Health Advocacy Network and help us advance public health policies to benefit those with or at risk for osteoporosis. A Reference Guide for Osteoporosis Reimbursement Policy for Healthcare Professionals Download the Patient Information Brochure: Paying for Your Osteoporosis Medications: What You Need to Know To order a copy of the NOF Reimbursement Guide free of charge, please contact Ian Prest at 1-800-231-4222 Become a Health Professional Member! Professional Membership in NOF provides access to the latest scientific information, publications and programs on the causes, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis as well as access to patient education materials. Partner with the Health Care Community by becoming a PPN Member. Educational Resources for Health Professionals CE Opportunity Update on Bisphosphonates FDA-Approved for Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis Osteoporosis International Annual Subscription Rates through NOF: NOF members $175 (a savings of $87) Non-members $195 (a savings of $67) Discounted subscriptions in the U.S. are only available through NOF. NOF's New Clinician's Guide To order printed copies of the Guide, fill out the order form and mail or fax it to us with your payment. View related materials New FRAX™ tool T-score conversion for all men and women is now available for the FRAX™ tool. Educational Resources for General Public The Bone Tool Kit Created as a part of NOFs 2007 osteoporosis awareness and prevention campaign, "Osteoporosis. It's Beatable." The Osteoporosis Report Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health & Osteoporosis What It Means to You Other Educational Materials Beat The Break: Home Safety Checklist Osteoporosis: Can It Happen to You?- Risk Factor Questionnaire Guidelines for Safe Movement NOF's 2008 Awareness and Prevention Month Materials NOF meets the standards of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.