resources

As a service to the Bay Area community, FORE is proud to offer a wonderful group of osteoporosis education speakers... more

FORE has put together a useful list of other great resources about osteoporosis.... more

What You Should Know About Your Bones

Calcium: An Essential Element of Bone Health

faces of osteoporosis

Learn more about the award-winning Faces of Osteoporosis and buy the book! more

did you know?

Certain kinds of exercise can help you fight against bone loss? more

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About FORE

As a non-profit resource center, we are dedicated to preventing osteoporosis through research and education of the public and medical community to increase awareness of risk, detection, prevention and treatment. Our education programs include lectures, conferences, and newsletters which you may discover in this website. The Foundation is a research site, and also provides "state of the art" bone density testing.

Mission

The Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education (FORE) is a premier resource for osteoporosis information and education and bone health promotion and a national leader in developing proven models for treatment, intervention and prevention of osteoporosis throughout the cycle of life and among diverse populations.

FORE will make a significant impact in reducing effects of osteoporosis and associated fractures and promoting bone health and acquisition among the diverse populations. FORE's proven models for treatment, early diagnosis and prevention of osteoporosis, and promotion of bone health will be widely disseminated and used by patients, providers and communities throughout the nation. As a premier osteoporosis resource center for individuals, clinicians, and community organizations, FORE will provide leading edge, appropriately tailored information for physicians and the general public, support for the newly diagnosed patient, and technical assistance and training for clinicians, providers and organizations. As a leader in bone health, FORE will act as a coalition builder to promote awareness of osteoporosis and bone health among diverse populations and advocate for policies and funding to support bone health. As a top quality research institution, FORE's research programs will support development of treatments and a cure for osteoporosis, as well as evaluate standards of care and best practices in treatment, early detection and prevention of osteoporosis.