Through Stand Bone Strong, the Osteoporosis Action Network (OAN) brings people together into a movement to raise awareness about osteoporosis by sharing our symbol to inspire action and spark national conversation around diagnosis, fracture prevention, and post-fracture care.
It happens silently…
Often overlooked…
Even misunderstood…
Until suddenly a simple fall becomes a fracture.
But it’s not time or age that’s wearing you down.
It’s osteoporosis.
And realizing this is just the first step.
Then it’s about understanding the changes in your body so you can work
to regain your strength and build yourself back up to Stand Bone Strong.
Osteoporosis is a silent disease until it isn’t. We are creating a new narrative around osteoporosis that encourages conversations between patients and physicians to rally them around early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and the need to act. By bringing bone health to the forefront, we’re motivating people to take action and reduce critical gaps in care.
We’re encouraging people to make their bone health a priority and transform post-fracture care into a turning point, not a missed opportunity. Whether you’re an Osteoporosis Action Network (OAN) member, healthcare provider, advocacy partner, living with osteoporosis or supporting someone who is, taking action now can transform care for more people.
If you’re a clinician, make bone health part of every relevant patient conversation. If you’re a patient, ask your doctor about your fracture risk.
Advocate within your institution or practice for a Fracture Liaison Service or post-fracture care protocol.
Stay tuned for site updates and access resources and news to help move osteoporosis care forward.
Use the Stand Bone Strong symbol across your communications to give osteoporosis the visibility it deserves.
Stand Bone Strong is more than an emblem. It is a call to action. Our symbol captures the essence of what we stand for: that strong bones support strong lives. Download our Stand Bone Strong toolkit for our symbol and a video that you can share to encourage others to Stand Bone Strong.