The mission of the Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition is to "bring together entities and individuals all over Arizona to prevent and treat osteoporosis through education, communication and public activity.
Educating the public about bone health and osteoporosis health policies, public health concerns and issues is a prime concern of AZOC;
"OSTEO" Day 2010 & Milk and Cookies at the Capitol
Osteoporosis State Testing Education Opportunity
Free ultrasound screening and bone health information at the Arizona Capitol,
April 1, 2010.
1 in 2, could it be you?
1 in 2 women over the age of 50 will suffer from osteoporosis fractures in their lifetime and 1 in 5 men. Hip fractures are the #2 reason women enter nursing homes.
Don’t be fooled on April 1st and join us to receive a FREE heel screening test for osteoporosis while enjoying milk and cookies!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Heel Screenings 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Milk & Cookies 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Legislative Briefing 11:00 am to 11:30 am
Senate Lawn, Arizona State Capitol
1700 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ
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A Big Thanks to Our 2009 Sponsors:
SRP,
APS,
Roche,
Procter & Gamble,
Hensley
A special thanks to the Fiesta Bowl for the ice cream social.
For more information on Sponsoring future AZOC events please contact us
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Strong Voices for Strong Bones Advocacy Training Meeting
The Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition (AZOC) and The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) worked together forr Strong Voices for Strong Bones Advocacy Training in June 2008. Participants learned how government policies can make a difference for those at risk for or with osteoporosis and o build and strengthen your successful advocacy skills at this free training sponsored by NOF, National Osteoporosis and AZOC. For
more details click here