Burr Ridge, Ill. – August 7, 2007 – The North American Spine Society’s (NASS) Annual Meeting was named one of the Top 100 Medical Meetings in the country by the Healthcare Convention and Exhibitors Association (HCEA). Last year’s Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA, brought out 3,200 attendees! NASS’ multidisciplinary approach to spine care gives meeting attendees access to progressive research findings and procedures from top spine specialists.
The NASS 22nd Annual Meeting will be held in Austin, Texas, at the Austin Convention Center, from October 23-27, 2007. The meeting will include 81 podium presentations, 92 Special Interest Paper Presentations and 176 electronic posters. Symposia, paper presentations and e-posters will cover hot topics in the spine care industry.
Select Symposia Titles:
- New Technology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Is it Worth the Switch?
- Treatment of Symptomatic Degenerative Disc Disease: Repair, Regenerate and Rehabilitate
- Treatment of the Imperfect Patient: What to Do with Those Who Do Not Meet the Inclusion Criteria
- Lumbar Stenosis: Traditional Treatment and Emerging Technology
A dynamic exhibit hall will showcase the latest products, technology and services from more than 200 medical companies.
Keynote Speaker, Tommy Thompson, is a Former Secretary of Health and Human Services; he will draw from his career in public service that spans more than 40 years to speak about The Current and Future State of Health Care in America.
Presidential Guest Speaker, Gail Morrison, MD, will address The Future of Medical Training Using Cutting-Edge Technology. Dr. Gail Morrison is Vice Dean of Education and Director of the Office of the Academic Programs, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
To register and learn more about the Annual meeting, visit NASS’ Web site www.spine.org. Complete and fax the registration form to Jean-Marie O’Neal at 630.230.3750. Please indicate “Press” on the specialty line of the registration form.
The press room is open October 24-26, from 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m. It is located in the Austin Convention Center, Room 18C.
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The North American Spine Society (NASS) grew out of the need for a scientific spine society that would include all members of the spine community regardless of specialty or locale. NASS is a multidisciplinary organization that advances quality spine care through education, research and advocacy. NASS members are MDs, DOs and PhDs in 22 spine-related specialties including orthopedics, neurosurgery, physiatry, pain management and other disciplines. Nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, chiropractors, physical therapists, practice administrators and other allied health care professionals involved in spine care are also represented in NASS as affiliate members. For more information on spine care or to find a spine specialist in your area, please contact 866.960.NASS (6277) or visit www.spine.org.
For further information, contact:
Jean-Marie O'Neal
Toll-free: (866) 960-NASS (6277)
Direct: (630) 230-3650
Fax: (630) 230-3750