HSS to Coordinate Medical Relief Effort for Hurricane Katrina Victims
LaGrange, IL – September 2005 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is now managing a national medical relief effort for victims of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Physicians, nurses and other state-licensed health care professionals who can commit to short-term, long-term or rotating coverage are urgently needed. If you are able to offer your medical services, please call (800) 272-2707 or volunteer at: https://volunteer.ccrf.hhs.gov/.
Please keep NASS updated as to your involvement with the relief.
Options for Displaced Spine Fellows
South Texas Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery in San Antonio is offering assistance and placement for any displaced spine surgery fellows from New Orleans. For further information, please e-mail: ltrevino@spinetex.com
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NASS is a multidisciplinary medical organization dedicated to fostering the highest quality, evidence-based, and ethical spine care by promoting education, research, and advocacy. Since its start in 1985, NASS has grown to nearly 4,000 members in 22 spine-related specialties. NASS members are MDs, DOs, and PhDs, 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 as affiliate members.
For further information, contact:
North American Spine Society
Toll-free: (866) 960-6277 Direct: (630) 230-3600
or
Kathleen Hansen
(630) 933-9477