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Through education, communication, and public activity, the Washington Osteoporosis Coalition aims to prevent osteoporosis and reduce the number of broken bones and medical problems caused by the disease

Upcoming events

    • September 18, 2010
    • 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
    • Chinese Information and Service Center

    Health Screenings and Information.  Bone density tests and education will be provided by WOC.  Interpreters available.

    Chinese Information and Service Center, 611 Lane Ave., Seattle, WA.

    • September 23, 2010
    • 06:30 AM - 08:30 AM
    • Daniel's Broiler, South Lake Union - 809 Fairview Place North, Seattle

    The Washington Osteoporosis Coalition and Amgen invite health providers to attend: A New Approach in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Women at High Risk of Fracture. 

    Speaker: Philip Mease, MD

     

    In accordance with the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, this program is intended only for healthcare professionals who will find its content clinically relevant to their practice.  Accordingly, non-healthcare professionals (i.e. spouses and other guests) may not attend.  Invitation is extended only to those HCPs whose attendance would not violate compliance with state law requirements in which such HCP is licensed to practice.  This is not an independent medical education program and not eligible for credit toward CME requirements.

     

    • September 25, 2010
    • 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
    • Grace Community Church

    Health screenings and information.  Bone density screening and bone health education provided by WOC.  Interpreters available.

    Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way South.  Auburn, WA. 

    For more information about the event, call 800-756-5437. General information can be found at www.latinoferia.com.

    • September 30, 2010
    • 06:15 PM - 08:30 PM
    • Rainier Club, 820 4th Avenue, Seattle, Washington

    The Washington Osteoporosis Coalition is pleased to welcome Dr. Felicia Cosman to the Seattle area to speak on teriparatide combinations and sequences.  A reception, along with exhibits, will take place from 6:15 - 7:00 pm.  The dinner program will start at 7:00 PM. 

    Providers and researchers with an interest in osteoporosis and bone health may register for this program.

    • October 02, 2010
    • 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Tri Cities, WA

    For more information about this Arthritis Foundation-sponsored walk, please visit letsmovetogether.org. 

     

    • October 09, 2010
    • 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Bellevue City Hall Plaza

    The Washington Osteoporosis Coalition will partner with the Arthritis Foundation to offer the 2010 Bellevue Arthritis/Osteoporosis Walk. 

    Get your company involved or recruit friends and family members to form a team.  Best of all, walk in honor of a loved one with osteoporosis and know you're making a difference by raising funds to support Osteoporosis education, screening, and public awareness in Washington State. 

    • Choose from a three-mile or one-mile walk route
    • Enjoy the fun, festivities, and free health information  - activities for the entire family!
    • Have a FREE Bone Health Screening courtesy of Washington Osteoporosis Coalition
    • Win fabulous door prizes

    Stay tuned for online registration information

    • October 23, 2010
    • 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    • St. Andrew Kim Korean Church

    This health fair will include presentations and health screenings, including bone density testing by WOC and mammograms through Swedish.  Korean interpreters available.

     

    St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church, 11700 1st Ave.NE, Seattle, WA 98125

    • November 17, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Seattle, WA

    Professional  Education Dinner Meeting - Highlights from the 2010 ASBMR 32nd Annual Meeting.

    Audience: Primary providers, specialists, and other health professionals interested in osteoporosis and bone health.

    Check-in 6:30-7 pm.  Dinner program to start at 7 pm.

    For more information, contact Jennifer Maeser at 206-465-2585 or jmaeser@comcast.net.

     

     

    • November 18, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Spokane, Washington

    Professional  Education Dinner Meeting - Highlights from the 2010 ASBMR 32nd Annual Meeting.

    Moderator: Lynn Kohlmeier, MD

    Audience: Primary providers, specialists, and other health professionals interested in osteoporosis and bone health.

    Check-in 6:00 - 6:30 pm.  Dinner program to start at 6:30 pm.

    For more information, contact Lynn Kohlmeier, MD at kohlmeiermd@comcast.net.

     

     

Past events

August 15, 2010 Wunderwoman West Plains Triathlon for Osteoporosis Awareness
August 14, 2010 Strides For Strong Bones Walk or Run
July 27, 2010 Too Much of a Good Thing: Journal Club on SSRI Bone Effects and Unresolved Aspects of Vitamin D Replacement
July 17, 2010 Filipino Health Fair
July 14, 2010 9th Annual Free Arthritis Symposium
June 08, 2010 Vitamin D Professional Education Meeting - Seattle
June 07, 2010 Vitamin D Professional Education Meeting - Spokane
May 26, 2010 Mayor's Office Healthy Aging Fair
May 22, 2010 Korean Health Fair
May 22, 2010 Tacoma Arthritis Walk
May 15, 2010 Latina Health Fair
May 01, 2010 Kitsap Arthritis Walk
March 20, 2010 Vietnamese Health Fair
January 25, 2010 Washington Osteoporosis Coalition General Membership Meeting
November 23, 2009 Annual American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Review Meeting - Spokane
November 17, 2009 Determinants of Osteoporosis Risk: The Intersection of Diet & Heredity and 2009 ASBMR Highlights
October 24, 2009 Korean Health Fair
October 10, 2009 2009 Arthritis Walk in Partnership with the Washington Osteoporosis Coalition - Bellevue, WA
October 01, 2009 Using a Systems Approach to Building a Secondary Osteoporosis/Fracture Prevention Program in a Non-Integrated Healthcare Delivery Model
September 26, 2009 South King County Latino Family Health Fair
September 26, 2009 Chinese Information and Service Center Health Fair
August 16, 2009 Wunderwoman West Plains Triathlon for Osteoporosis Awareness
August 08, 2009 Pacific Islander Health Fair
July 23, 2009 2009 Washington State Arthritis Symposium
June 13, 2009 Filipino and Samoan Health Fair
June 06, 2009 Filipino Health Fair
May 30, 2009 Tacoma Arthritis Walk
May 16, 2009 Latina Health Fair
May 09, 2009 Korean Health Fair
May 09, 2009 Kitsap Arthritis Walk
May 05, 2009 Mayor's Office Healthy Aging Fair
April 13, 2009 Washington Osteoporosis Coalition General Membership Meeting
March 24, 2009 Spokane Professional Education Program
December 08, 2008 Washington Osteoporosis Coalition General Membership Meeting
November 12, 2008 Professional Education Meeting: The High Bone Mass Story - A Team Effort and 2008 ASBMR Meeting Highlights
October 25, 2008 Korean Health Fair
September 27, 2008 CISC-APA Health Fair
September 06, 2008 Latina Health Fair
August 17, 2008 Wunderwoman West Plains Triathlon for Osteoporosis Awareness
June 28, 2008 Cierra Sisters Health Fair and Walk
June 14, 2008 Filipino and Pacific Islander Health Fair
May 31, 2008 Highline Medical Center, Women's Health Fair
May 31, 2008 Korean Health Fair
May 17, 2008 Latina Health Fair
May 15, 2008 Mayor's Office Health Aging Fair
May 12, 2008 Federal Employees Women's Health Fair
 
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