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There are countless non-profit organizations out there that work tirelessly to improve the lives of those affected by medical conditions. It can be difficult to keep track of all of them, especially if you’re not familiar with the work they do. That’s why we’ve created this section of our website specifically for non-profit news and updates.

Here, you will find information on the latest initiatives undertaken by various non-profit groups, as well as news and updates on the progress of medical research and advocacy. We hope this section will help raise awareness about the important work being done.

OrthoInfo.org Offers Osteoporosis Awareness and...

May 1, 2024

This May, OrthoInfo.org, the authoritative and trusted source on bone and joint health, is joining organizations across the country to raise awareness about prevention strategies that can help reduce one's risk of developing osteoporosis.

AAOS IDEA Grant Program Opens:...

April 1, 2024

"The programs selected for an AAOS IDEA Grant will help to cultivate meaningful and measurable opportunities across orthopaedics, acting as a springboard for change within our profession," said AAOS Diversity Advisory Board Chair Holly Tyler-Paris Pilson, MD, FAAOS, FAOA. "This is not about checking a box; this call for proposals opens a door for funding directly to the local and regional orthopaedic programs and organizations who are training the current and next generation."

OrthoInfo.org Offers Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Resources for Patients

May 1, 2024

Creating Awareness: Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education will provide resources to educate patients, physicians, and legislators regarding safe opioid use and other alternatives to pain management.

July 24, 2020

Gastroparesis: Quality of Life and Symptom Burdens for Patients

Studies show that gastroparesis, a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, is estimated to affect up to five million people in the United States. The symptoms of this condition can be debilitating and sometimes life-threatening.

July 17, 2020

Study Finds Patients Who Undergo Spine Surgery Prescribed Most Narcotics Three Months Following Surgery

A new scientific review article titled, "Ninety-day Postoperative Narcotic Use After Hospitalization for Orthopaedic Trauma," published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), found a correlation between patient-reported pain at discharge from inpatient surgery and the number of opioids prescribed during the 90-day postoperative period.

July 8, 2020

American College of Radiology Selected as Imaging Partner for VIRUS COVID-19 Registry

The study aims to create a real-time registry of current ICU and hospital care patterns to allow evaluation of safety and observational effectiveness of COVID-19 practices.

June 23, 2020

MTF Biologics Wound Care Tissue Forms Now Accessible to Over 240 Million Americans

MTF Biologics is a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives through advancing tissue and organ donation, transplantation, and research.

June 22, 2020

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons June 22, 2020 Statement

Based on the Academy’s lack of material and substantive actions to support its diverse members, despite unfulfilled, public statements and documented strategies, this open letter serves as a vote of no confidence in the leadership of the AAOS from the Concerned Faces of Orthopaedics (CFOO), a group of board-certified orthopaedic surgeons.

June 22, 2020

Anthony S. Fauci, MD to Deliver Keynote Address During the 2020 American Urological Association Virtual Experience

Dr. Fauci will provide an update on COVID-19, as well as the research community's response to the pandemic.

June 11, 2020

FDA Reversal on COVID-19 Mask Decontamination Follows MNA Opposition, Demonstrates Urgent Need for Implementation of Frontline Nurse and Healthcare Professional Guidance

RN and MNA President Donna Kelly-Williams said in response to the FDA reversal: "Government officials and healthcare executives wasted time and resources and put frontline workers at risk chasing the unproven and dangerous dream of mask decontamination. Nurses and healthcare professionals caring for patients during this pandemic knew all along that these processes lacked rigorous evidence, could damage N95 masks and may create lasting health problems.

June 8, 2020

SIR Issues a Statement of Commitment in Support of Diversity

Humanity has been dealt with many challenges this year. While COVID-19 has undoubtedly received much of our attention, we suffer from another pandemic that remains a structural and pernicious threat—racism. The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) will not be silent on this issue.

June 3, 2020