The Spine Health Foundation Announces 2015 Leadership Updates

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Jan. 6, 2015 - PRLog -- TRI-CITIES, Tenn. – SHF Spokesperson, Dr. Morgan Lorio accepts appointment by the AMA to represent ISASS in the capacity of CPT Advisor.   “Dr. Lorio continues to make a powerful impact raising awareness and advocating on behalf of spine patients for SHF.  We are enthusiastic about this appointment and know that he represent physicians and hospitals in areas vital to the future of spine care and spine patients, stated Carol Conduff, SHF Founder.”

The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF) announces appointments of directors for the 2015 – 2016 term;   “Our Board of Directors offers a diverse amount of professional strengths, which will be invaluable as we work toward growing the organization, this next term. These appointments reflect our continued commitment to finding the right leaders dedicated to strengthening our organization.” stated, Barb Street, SHF Board President.

Newly appointed board members include:

Christopher Abla, Private Wealth Advisor

Ron Banton, Medtronic

Benjamin Blessing, VP of NFI Corporation;

Melissa Clemens, Investment Officer at Wells Fargo Advisors;

Yvonne Sanders of Sanders and Sanders Agency;

Randy Sharrow, CFO of Holston Medical Group;

Newly appointed National Development and Research Advisors:

John Nichols, President of Disability Resource Group

Laura O’Dea,  S-I Bone

Dr. Jeffrey Snodgrass, Chair of Occupational Therapy at Milligan

Second Term Directors:

Dr. Michael Boggan;

Wes Burleson, Burwil Construction

Dan Cates, WJHL-TV 11

Suzy Cloyd, Emeritus Rock Springs, A Brookdale Community

Carol Conduff, Spine Health Foundation

Barbara Street  J.A Street & Associates

Foundation Advisors:

Dr. Stephen Owens

David Miller, Attorney

Betty Jessee, CPA

Founded in October 2010, the SHF has provided access to more than 450 procedures and resources including 20 spine surgeries.  Additionally, the SHF provides other vital resources such as access to mental health and education to help the whole person. The organization’s mission is accomplished by the generosity of donors and physicians. Learn how you can help or make a donation by visitingwww.spinehealthfoundation.org or calling 423-467-2087.