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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

AGA and Rx.Health Create Virtual Care Hub and Telehealth to Support GI Practices During the COVID-19 Crisis

Virtual Care Hub and Telehealth delivered via Rx.Health’s digital health platform will support digital screening and triage of patients before in-person appointments and more reports AGA.

April 15, 2020

American College of Cardiology Urges Heart Attack, Stroke Patients to Seek Medical Help

After reported drops in heart attack, stroke patients going to ER amid COVID-19 pandemic, new CardioSmart resources outline when, how to seek help.

April 14, 2020

Expert Medical Societies Release Multidisciplinary Recommendations for Breast Cancer Patient Care During COVID-19 Pandemic

“As hospital resources and staff become limited, it is vital to define which breast cancer patients require urgent care and which can have delayed or alternative treatment without changing survival or risking exposure to the virus,” said Jill R. Dietz, MD, FACS, president of the ASBrS.

April 13, 2020

$1 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund is Launched by Inspire Brands: Fund to Support Childhood Hunger, Restaurant Industry Workers

The initial disbursement from the fund is a $100,000 grant from the Arby’s Foundation, a division of the Inspire Brands Foundation.

April 6, 2020

PAN Foundation Launches COVID-19 Treatment and Prevention Fund to Help At-Risk Medicare Beneficiaries Pay for Treatment, Groceries and Other Critical Services

PAN Foundation, is an independent charitable organization dedicated to helping underinsured patients access critical medical care.

April 6, 2020

Critical Care Surgery Team Develops Surgery Blueprint for Essential Operations During COVID-19

A systemwide tiered approach to triage the most pressing operations aims to keep hospital resources focused on treating COVID-19 patients

March 30, 2020

ACS Releases New Clinical Guidance Document for Elective Surgical Case Triage during COVID-19

ACS continues to provide guidance for surgeons to curtail recommendations for elective surgical procedures to preserve the necessary resources for care of critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 25, 2020

Bridget Ross Appointed New CEO at ChroniSense Medical

Bridget Ross brings more than three decades of strategic, operational and leadership expertise.

March 19, 2020

ACR Recommendations for the use of Chest Radiography and Computed Tomography (CT) for Suspected COVID-19 Infection

ACR notes as COVID-19 spreads in the U.S., there is growing interest in the role and appropriateness of chest radiographs (CXR) and computed tomography (CT) for the screening, diagnosis and management of patients with suspected or known COVID-19 infection.

March 11, 2020