United States Department of Health and Human Services—Office on Women's Health
1-800-994-9662
The Office on Women's Health (OWH) vision is to ensure that "All Women and Girls are Healthier and Have a Better Sense of Well Being." Its mission is to "provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex/gender-specific approaches." The website provides health and wellness information, statistics, and health tools for the public and medical professionals.
Women's Health.org
1150 17th Street, NW
Suite 850
Washington, DC 20036
202-223-2226
800-231-4222
At the NOF's website, you'll find "Fast Facts" on all aspects of osteoporosis—from risk factors to treatment options. You can also search a nation-wide database of healthcare professionals who treat osteoporosis, purchase educational materials, join a support group, and become an advocate for osteoporosis research and education.
2 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-0001
202-223-0344
800-624-2663
This site covers osteoporosis as well as more rare bone diseases. In addition to the basics, this organization provides information on osteoporosis in men, Asian-American women, and Latino women. Several handouts are in Spanish, while others are large print or low-literacy.
Ultima revisión May 2015 por Michael Woods, MD
Last Updated: 5/20/2015