The Irish Osteoporosis Society (IOS) was founded by Professor Moira O’Brien in 1996 as a patient support organisation for those suffering with Osteoporosis and their families. From the outset, the IOS has been dedicated to reducing the incidence of Osteoporosis, a preventable bone disease in most cases, and promoting bone health. The IOS provides information to the public and health professionals on all aspects of the disease and offers support to people with Osteoporosis and everyone at risk from the disease. The IOS has the following aims:
Significantly decrease the number of people affected by Osteoporosis
Increase the awareness of the problem of Osteoporosis in Ireland
Provide support, advice and information for people suffering from Osteoporosis
Establish a network of local awareness groups
Distribute up-to-date information to doctors and healthcare workers on current methods of prevention and treatment
Encourage research into this area in Ireland
The Irish Osteoporosis Society is a charitable organisation and as such relies on our members’ generosity and support to continue our activities. Helpline – The IOS operates a Patient Support Helpline throughout the year. The Helpline is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
2. Press and Advertising – The IOS regularly issues press releases and drafts articles on Osteoporosis for the general media and the medical press. The Society also runs advertising campaigns to promote awareness certain events.
3. Literature & Promotional Materials
The IOS distributes Osteoporosis information (leaflets, books, posters etc.) to Society members, members of the public, GPs, nurses, physiotherapists, other health professionals, HSE staff, clinics etc.
4. Our website irishosteoporosis.ie is a comprehensive source of information for both the public and health professionals
5. Newsletter – We produce an informative and up to date bi monthly e newsletters.
6. Public Lectures – Our Health Promotion Officer delivers Osteoporosis information seminars in locations around the country throughout the year. These include senior citizens groups, community groups, women’s groups (e.g. ICA) pharmacies, schools, and the 50PlusExpos (Dublin, Cork and Galway) among others.
7. Schools Information DVD / Workbook – We have produced an Osteoporosis / bone health information DVD targeted at secondary school pupils along with an accompanying workbook and 140 slide Power Point presentation which can be adjusted for teh different age groups, for schools.
8. Awareness Groups – In order to educate and inform people around the country, the IOS has begun the process of establishing a national network of Osteoporosis awareness groups. If you would be interested in becoming part of a regional awareness group, please click here.
9. Annual Conference – The IOS hosts an international medical conference on Osteoporosis (for health professionals) each year with high-profile speakers from Ireland and around the world.
10. Patient Representation to Government – The IOS regularly meets with the Department of Health, the HSE, government ministers and other TDs to discuss policy relating to Osteoporosis and to brief them on issues and requirements in the treatment of the disease. National Helpline: (01) 637 5050
Telephone: (01) 637 5050
Email: info@irishosteoporosis.ie
Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20034191. CharityReference: CHY11987
Irish Osteoporosis Society
1B Clonskeagh Square
Clonskeagh
Dublin 14
D14 A0K8
