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Dr. David Hanley Osteoporosis Centre
Why Donate?
The Dr. David Hanley Osteoporosis Centre is an AHS funded clinic within the Calgary Zone. Government funding supports day-to-day clinic operations but does not cover some of the more innovative services and educational initiatives that we seek to offer. These include:
Locally Conceived and Conducted Research
A lot of research in osteoporosis is done elsewhere by pharmaceutical companies. This can be valuable and important but may not reflect the needs and desires of our patients. We have a desire to research new approaches to osteoporosis care that are not paid for by drug companies. Many of our research ideas actually come from patients themselves!
Continued Staff Education
In order to continue to provide the most up-to-date care that reflects the latest treatment options, it is important that our staff remain actively involved with continuing education and research meetings. These costs are also not covered by AHS funding.
Teaching Other Health Care Providers About Osteoporosis
Part of our work involves passing along new information about osteoporosis to primary care providers around the province. High quality education programs that are independent of drug company input still require funding to cover accreditation fees, etc.
Want to make a charitable donation? Please feel free to contact us if interested in further discussions about your generous gift, email us at dhoc@ahs.ca