MERCK
IOF Corporate Responsibility Program for Bone Health
World Osteoporosis Day 2008
Among its activities in support of osteoporosis awareness worldwide, Merck & Co. sponsored a World Osteoporosis Day press conference in Spain which brought together the leading Spanish osteoporosis societies - FHOEMO, AECOS, SEIOMM. This successful event resulted in 59 articles or interviews published in magazines and newspapers which reach a readership of more than 7 million people.
World Osteoporosis Day 2007
Merck & Co. Inc. a gold sponsor of the 2007 World Osteoporosis Day, observed the day through a variety of different events throughout the world.
At Merck global headquarters in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, employees enjoyed calcium rich yogurt while learning about osteoporosis awareness through BMD heel testing, educational literature & panels and yoga demonstrations designed to help prevent osteoporosis. Furthermore, the day was observed in all 17 of the Merck US sites through bone healthy menus at all locations and an article in Merck's daily newsletter.
In Belgium, Merck sponsored BMD screenings in three major cities and sponsored a press event. South Africa sponsored a press event as well as articles in local medical journals. In Saudi Arabia, there was a televised press event that featured a lecture by Professor David Hosking, and a representative from the Saudi Ministry of Health. In Slovenia, various DTC activities were implemented to help raise patient awareness of the disease, as well as a partnership with the Slovene Patient Society and the Society of Family Physicians in alignment with a BMD screening campaign. Estonia developed an osteoporosis awareness campaign along with a media event, BMD screening and patient lectures. Additionally, the Merck subsidiary in Mexico sponsored a media event in a city park in which women were asked to paint their emotions about osteoporosis."
Below, several photos taken at the WOD events:
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| The team for FOSAVANCE at Merck headquarters WOD event in Whitehouse Station, NJ, USA |
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| BMD testing in Estonia |
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| 'Beat the Break' event in Slovenia |
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| Saudi Deputy Minister of Health being interviewed at WOD event |
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| Woman painting the emotions of osteoporosis in Mexico |
World Osteoporosis Day 2006
Merck CEO and President Dick Clark and colleagues were presented with the IOF Corporate Responsibility Program for Bone Health award by IOF's CEO Daniel Navid at a special ceremony held at the New Jersey site on February 19, 2007. Mr. Clark said, "I am delighted to accept his award on behalf of Merck employees worldwide, and join you in congratulating everyone who planned and participated in our World Osteoporosis Day 2006 activities."
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| From left: Dr. Emmanuel Mahlis: Dr. Anastasia Daifotis: IOF CEO Daniel Navid; Merck CEO and President Dick Clark; IOF's Paul Sochaczewski; and Graham Lumsden |
'Bone Appétit - World Osteoporosis Day 2006 at Merck
Merck held a World Osteoporosis Day 2006 celebration at its US corporate headquarters. More than 500 people attended the event which featured information on osteoporosis, risk test, bone density testing, calcium-rich products and exercise demonstrations.
The event was a huge success for the 'osteoporosis' team - and succeeded in raising awareness of the disease among company employees.
The day in pictures...
