Osteoporosis Foundation India (OFI) is a Registered Not-for-profit Indian organization founded in 2008. Dedicated to Women's Health, funding Innovative Research and Improving the Quality of Life for people suffering from Osteoporosis. Supports Bone Science through grants, publications and educational programs
Vision :
To make bone health a reality and a lifelong priority for all individuals in India.
Mission :
To prevent osteoporosis, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and related fractures, and to find a cure. We are committed to achieving our mission through programs of Awareness, Education and Training, Advocacy and Research.
Participating Events :
Series of CME Seminars for consultant physicians (orthopedic surgeons, gynecologists endocrinologists), registrars, junior doctors & nurses.
- Multiple Screening Camps, Patient Awareness creating activities like talks in Old age Homes, Womens club, Cooking School.- "Osteoporosis Symposium", Bangalore -2008.- Quarterly Bangalore Bone Club Meet - Multi speciality panel discussions.- IOF Osteoporosis Women Round Table 2009, Chennai.- Asia Pacific Advisory Board Meeting, Japan - 2009.
- IOF Certification Course, Mumbai - 2009.
- IOF World Congress, Florence, Italy - 2010.
- Nationwide Webcast Hosting in 3 Hospitals in Bangalore : Topic "Breaking Barriers Not Bones " A report card on Osteoporosis. Prof . Jan Stepan from Czech republic, Dr. H.S.Chabbra spine surgeon & Dr.S.K.Vangannu Endo from Apollo ,Delhi. On 14th of August 2010 .Timing : 3 PM to 5 PM
- IOF Advanced Training In Osteoporosis : Geneva, Jan 2013.
- Multiple Screening Camps, Patient Awareness creating activities like talks in Old age Homes, Womens club, Cooking School.- "Osteoporosis Symposium", Bangalore -2008.- Quarterly Bangalore Bone Club Meet - Multi speciality panel discussions.- IOF Osteoporosis Women Round Table 2009, Chennai.- Asia Pacific Advisory Board Meeting, Japan - 2009.
- IOF Certification Course, Mumbai - 2009.
- IOF World Congress, Florence, Italy - 2010.
- Nationwide Webcast Hosting in 3 Hospitals in Bangalore : Topic "Breaking Barriers Not Bones " A report card on Osteoporosis. Prof . Jan Stepan from Czech republic, Dr. H.S.Chabbra spine surgeon & Dr.S.K.Vangannu Endo from Apollo ,Delhi. On 14th of August 2010 .Timing : 3 PM to 5 PM
- IOF Advanced Training In Osteoporosis : Geneva, Jan 2013.
WOD 2010 : Women Leaders' Round Table on Osteoporosis.
Date : Oct 20 2010 Time : 5 - 7 PM.
Theme : Strong Women Strong Bones.
Dress Code : White ( For milk & For Bones).
Description : First WLR on Osteoporosis in India, a not for profit, awareness creating educational event on bone health. Themed "Strong Women : Strong Bones" and will provide a common interactive platform between women Women leaders from various Fields ( Arts, Commerce,Education Journalism, Law, Politics, Religion,Science etc) on Osteoporosis which is a huge and growing health problem in India. It will encourage women to engage in a "bone - friendly lifestyle" . Urge Govt and other heath officials to recognize Osteoporosis as a health priority and improve their own knowledge of the disease on Prevention and treatment aspects
Theme : Strong Women Strong Bones.
Dress Code : White ( For milk & For Bones).
Description : First WLR on Osteoporosis in India, a not for profit, awareness creating educational event on bone health. Themed "Strong Women : Strong Bones" and will provide a common interactive platform between women Women leaders from various Fields ( Arts, Commerce,Education Journalism, Law, Politics, Religion,Science etc) on Osteoporosis which is a huge and growing health problem in India. It will encourage women to engage in a "bone - friendly lifestyle" . Urge Govt and other heath officials to recognize Osteoporosis as a health priority and improve their own knowledge of the disease on Prevention and treatment aspects
WOD 2011 : Bone Health Event.
An Educational Health Initiative on Osteoporosis organized by Dr.Mythri Shankar commemorating World Osteoporosis day
A Not for Profit Awareness creating event on Bone Health around a sports theme at which various Sports Champions from different fields
(Cricket,Tennis,Badminton,Golf, Swimming, Hockey etc) will be participating in this event.
Date : Nov 3rd 2011
Time : 11 AM.
Venue : Apollo International Hospitals, Bannerghatta Main Road, Bangalore.
A Not for Profit Awareness creating event on Bone Health around a sports theme at which various Sports Champions from different fields
(Cricket,Tennis,Badminton,Golf, Swimming, Hockey etc) will be participating in this event.
Date : Nov 3rd 2011
Time : 11 AM.
Venue : Apollo International Hospitals, Bannerghatta Main Road, Bangalore.
WOD 2012 : Art & Bone Health.
A product of amalgamation of the left brain (science and logic) and
the Right Brain ( creativity and arts) :
.Oct 20 is World Osteoporosis Day and to create awareness about Osteoporosis.
a fun informative evening has been Organised by Sagar Hospitals and Osteoporosis Foundation, India / ISBMR in South Bangalore
Titled “Art and Bone Heath”. On Oct 20 2012
Venue: Sagar Auditorium. Time: 5-7 PM
It is said Music and Medicine are twins. And therefore this is indeed a product of amalgamation of the left brain (science and logic) and the Right Brain (creativity and arts).
Renowned Artists like Shyamala Bhave, Pravin Godhkindi ( Flute), KalaSindhu (South Indian Dance), Sanaz Bhaktari ( Persian Dance), Richard ( Salsa) will be performing different forms of dance forms supporting the health cause.
A special sequence has been choreographed by Kala Sindhu Dance Academy to Poet Nisar Ahmed’s composition. Nisar Ahmed being a muslim in religion has written about a Hindu god – lord Krishna. Bene kadda ; again highlighting butter - a milk product! Mild and Milk products are rich in calcium which is required to prevent osteoporosis.
Along with Various forms of Paintings (Watercolor, Oil, Charcoal) and Sculptures by several local artists will also be on display supporting our "Fight Osteoporosis" campaign. Frank Barthelemy, a famous and senior Art consultant will be talking about importance of art in the context of medicine. Unveiling of a charcoal painting by Rupesh Patrick which has been specially done and donated in support of our cause – women’s health. There will also a LIVE Painting to Music on stage.
Osteoporosis is a huge and growing worldwide health problem particularly in India. Progress has been made since 2002, but serious problems remain. Main Objective was to encourage women and elderly men to engage in a “bone-friendly lifestyle” and to take the time to improve their own knowledge of the disease, prevention and treatment. And urging Health care professionals, Government and other health officials to recognize osteoporosis as a health priority.
the Right Brain ( creativity and arts) :
.Oct 20 is World Osteoporosis Day and to create awareness about Osteoporosis.
a fun informative evening has been Organised by Sagar Hospitals and Osteoporosis Foundation, India / ISBMR in South Bangalore
Titled “Art and Bone Heath”. On Oct 20 2012
Venue: Sagar Auditorium. Time: 5-7 PM
It is said Music and Medicine are twins. And therefore this is indeed a product of amalgamation of the left brain (science and logic) and the Right Brain (creativity and arts).
Renowned Artists like Shyamala Bhave, Pravin Godhkindi ( Flute), KalaSindhu (South Indian Dance), Sanaz Bhaktari ( Persian Dance), Richard ( Salsa) will be performing different forms of dance forms supporting the health cause.
A special sequence has been choreographed by Kala Sindhu Dance Academy to Poet Nisar Ahmed’s composition. Nisar Ahmed being a muslim in religion has written about a Hindu god – lord Krishna. Bene kadda ; again highlighting butter - a milk product! Mild and Milk products are rich in calcium which is required to prevent osteoporosis.
Along with Various forms of Paintings (Watercolor, Oil, Charcoal) and Sculptures by several local artists will also be on display supporting our "Fight Osteoporosis" campaign. Frank Barthelemy, a famous and senior Art consultant will be talking about importance of art in the context of medicine. Unveiling of a charcoal painting by Rupesh Patrick which has been specially done and donated in support of our cause – women’s health. There will also a LIVE Painting to Music on stage.
Osteoporosis is a huge and growing worldwide health problem particularly in India. Progress has been made since 2002, but serious problems remain. Main Objective was to encourage women and elderly men to engage in a “bone-friendly lifestyle” and to take the time to improve their own knowledge of the disease, prevention and treatment. And urging Health care professionals, Government and other health officials to recognize osteoporosis as a health priority.
WOD 2013 : Bone Health Divas
Osteoporosis Foundation India had organized an awareness creating event on this disease on Oct 19 being World Osteoporosis Day structured around glamor and fashion.
The theme for this year is " Strong Women Make stronger women". @ Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Main Road, Opp IIMB. All were dressed in white supporting the cause of bone health.
Renowned women of repute from different fields and professions in the local community will be participating in a fashion show supporting the cause of women's health with their own moms and daughters. Special costumes have been designed incorporating an element of diet exercise and sunlight - which are three important factors in prevention of the disease, like a fruit hat, a bone plant, a clutch made of leafy vegetable, apple pendant, and jewelry mad of surgical metal components used in fixing fractures.
Women Achievers like Nicole Faria, Vani Ganapthy,, Madhu Natraj, Puspanjali Reddy, Chaya Srivatsa were honoured for thier contribution towards society. Eminent Celebrates Dr. Sita Bataja, Dr. Mythri Shankar, Dr.Chytra Anand, Veena Bhat, Rekha Hande, Wanta Ashok will also be walked the ramp with their own daughters and moms driving home the message that bone health starts young and is silent until much later stage of life. It was followed by Informative talk on Osteoporosis by eminent doctor specialists.
The theme for this year is " Strong Women Make stronger women". @ Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Main Road, Opp IIMB. All were dressed in white supporting the cause of bone health.
Renowned women of repute from different fields and professions in the local community will be participating in a fashion show supporting the cause of women's health with their own moms and daughters. Special costumes have been designed incorporating an element of diet exercise and sunlight - which are three important factors in prevention of the disease, like a fruit hat, a bone plant, a clutch made of leafy vegetable, apple pendant, and jewelry mad of surgical metal components used in fixing fractures.
Women Achievers like Nicole Faria, Vani Ganapthy,, Madhu Natraj, Puspanjali Reddy, Chaya Srivatsa were honoured for thier contribution towards society. Eminent Celebrates Dr. Sita Bataja, Dr. Mythri Shankar, Dr.Chytra Anand, Veena Bhat, Rekha Hande, Wanta Ashok will also be walked the ramp with their own daughters and moms driving home the message that bone health starts young and is silent until much later stage of life. It was followed by Informative talk on Osteoporosis by eminent doctor specialists.
WOD 2014 : Vintage Cars for Vintage Bones.
World Osteoporosis Day WOD 14 was organized by Osteoporosis Foundation India on Oct 20 2014. (Monday). 12 PM @ Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Main Road (Opp IIM-B), Bangalore.
Renowned Celebrities of Bangalore like Nawabzada Saad Bin Jung and Award winning movie director Indrajeet Lankesh, were there to support our cause of Bone health.
Agenda included - Multispeciality CME & Panel discussions on Bone Health / Osteoporosis.by eminent doctors from multiple specialties discussing the latest advancements in the management of Osteoporosis ( Bone Health) by Dr.Mythri Shankar ( Nuclear Medicine Physician), Dr.Dwarakanath ( Endocrinologist) , Dr.Ravraj ( Orthopedic Surgeon), Dr. Chetana ( Rhuematology) & Dr.Manohar Babu ( Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon). Patient Awareness Campaign with bone health messages in the backdrop of Vintage cars.
Free / Complimentary Bone density testing DEXA scans will also be conducted ( upon Prior Appointment)
Renowned Celebrities of Bangalore like Nawabzada Saad Bin Jung and Award winning movie director Indrajeet Lankesh, were there to support our cause of Bone health.
Agenda included - Multispeciality CME & Panel discussions on Bone Health / Osteoporosis.by eminent doctors from multiple specialties discussing the latest advancements in the management of Osteoporosis ( Bone Health) by Dr.Mythri Shankar ( Nuclear Medicine Physician), Dr.Dwarakanath ( Endocrinologist) , Dr.Ravraj ( Orthopedic Surgeon), Dr. Chetana ( Rhuematology) & Dr.Manohar Babu ( Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon). Patient Awareness Campaign with bone health messages in the backdrop of Vintage cars.
Free / Complimentary Bone density testing DEXA scans will also be conducted ( upon Prior Appointment)
World Osteoporosis Day 2015
Apollo Hospitals, Jayanagar, cordially invites you to the
WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY celebrations with
‘Treat Your Taste Buds With Calcium Rich Food’
by Celibrity Chef Ashwin Iyer
on 20th October, 2015
Venue: Apollo Hospitals, Jayanagar Boardroom
Event Flow:
12:00 – Opening address of World Osteoporosis Day by Dr. Mythri Shankar
12:05 – Talk on Bone Health by Dr. Radhika
12:15 – Talk by nutritionist
12: 25 – Talk by Fitness expert on exercise for bone health & osteoporosis
12:35 – Chef Ashwin Iyer : Treat your taste buds – Plating & Calcium rich
Recipes
1:00 – Programme ends & Break for lunch
WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY celebrations with
‘Treat Your Taste Buds With Calcium Rich Food’
by Celibrity Chef Ashwin Iyer
on 20th October, 2015
Venue: Apollo Hospitals, Jayanagar Boardroom
Event Flow:
12:00 – Opening address of World Osteoporosis Day by Dr. Mythri Shankar
12:05 – Talk on Bone Health by Dr. Radhika
12:15 – Talk by nutritionist
12: 25 – Talk by Fitness expert on exercise for bone health & osteoporosis
12:35 – Chef Ashwin Iyer : Treat your taste buds – Plating & Calcium rich
Recipes
1:00 – Programme ends & Break for lunch