Press Releases


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Press releases from North American Spine Society and The Spine Journal offer journalists timely information on clinical and research news, patient health tips and NASS events, statements and advocacy efforts.

May 12 2023

NASS Launches Groundbreaking Online Course: Psychologically Informed Practice - Implementing a New Model of Patient Care
May 09 2023

Annual Meeting

Record Number of Abstracts Submitted for the NASS 38th Annual Meeting in L.A.
Oct 13 2022

Annual Meeting

NASS Announces $167,840 in Research Grants Awards
Oct 11 2022

Annual Meeting

SpineLine Announces Fifth Annual ‛20 Under 40’ Class
Oct 11 2022

Annual Meeting

The Spine Journal and NASS Announce 2022 Outstanding Papers
Oct 11 2022

Annual Meeting

NASS 2022 Brings the Top Meeting in Spine Care to Chicago
Oct 11 2022

Annual Meeting

NASS Announces 2022 Recognition Award Winners
Sep 29 2021

SpineLine Announces Fourth ‛20 Under 40’ Class
Sep 28 2021

The Spine Journal and NASS Announce 2021 Outstanding Paper Awards
Sep 28 2021

NASS 2021 is Back in Person with the Latest Research in Spine Care
Sep 28 2021

NASS Announces $102,798 in Research Grants Awards
Sep 28 2021

NASS Announces 2021 Recognition Award Winners
Oct 09 2020

Annual Meeting

SpineLine Announces Third ’20 Under 40’ Class
Oct 09 2020

Annual Meeting

NASS Announces $149,910 in Research Grants and Traveling Fellowships
Oct 08 2020

Annual Meeting

The Spine Journal and NASS Announce 2020 Outstanding Paper Awards
Oct 08 2020

Annual Meeting

NASS Announces 2020 Recognition Awards
Oct 06 2020

Annual Meeting

NASS 2020 Annual Meeting Virtual Experience Offers Fresh Learning Opportunities
Jun 01 2020

NASS Statement on Tragic Events in Minnesota
Mar 27 2020

NASSJ, New Open Access Journal, Issues Call for Papers
Jan 29 2020

NASS Releases Evidence-Based Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain
Sep 26 2019

Annual Meeting

NASS Announces $150,000 in Research Grants and Traveling Fellowships
Sep 26 2019

Annual Meeting

NASS Announces 2019 Recognition Awards
Sep 26 2019

Annual Meeting

The Spine Journal and NASS Announce 2019 Outstanding Paper Awards
Sep 26 2019

Annual Meeting

William J. Sullivan, MD, Named President of the North American Spine Society
Sep 25 2019

Annual Meeting

SpineLine Announces Second ’20 Under 40’ Honorees
Sep 25 2019

Welcome to the Top Meeting in Spine Care, NASS 2019 in Chicago
Nov 14 2018

Member News

Spine Experts Say, “Drop the Pack to Improve Your Back!” --To Avoid Back Pain and Failed Back Surgery, Quit Smoking As Soon as Possible
May 19 2017

Coach Kerr in the News: Talking to Patients about Spine Surgery
Oct 28 2016

Annual Meeting

NASS Announces $136,000 in Research Grants and Traveling Fellowships
Oct 27 2016

Annual Meeting

A Positive Attitude Can Sometimes Be a Negative in Lumbar Surgery, Say Researchers