Governor Phil Murphy has proclaimed the month of May 2021 as Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in New Jersey.
In commemoration of this observance, the Department of Human Services and the Interagency Council on Osteoporosis (ICO) recognized a number of individuals and agencies that contributed to osteopoprosis awareness and prevention in the past year. A press release lists those presented with virtual award certificates as well as their accomplishments.
The ICO is also sharing the following links to special resources designed to draw attention to osteoporosis so that individuals of all ages can take steps to prevent the disease or mitigate its affects.