Spine & Bone Health Task Force

The Spine & Bone Health Task Force to focuses on the need in patient and provider communities to educate about the importance of bone health to spinal health, and ultimately, overall health.

Priorities

The National Spine Health Foundation’s Spine & Bone Health Task Force brings together leading experts to advance bone health education, research, advocacy, and best practices that improve spine care. Through collaboration and innovation, the Task Force is working to prevent fractures, optimize patient outcomes, and expand access to evidence-based bone health resources.

Patient Education

Our Bone Hub offers easy-to-understand information on risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment options to support bone strength.

Provider Education

Healthcare professionals can access education opportunities, including free CME courses. Our programs emphasize the importance of early detection and pre-operative treatment.

Research

Targeted surveys of patients and providers to uncover critical knowledge gaps in spine and bone health, driving improved education, treatment, and policy advancements.

Advocacy

Collaboration with medical leaders, policymakers, and industry partners to promote bone health screening protocols, research funding, and innovative treatments for spine-related bone conditions.

Bone Hub

Bone Hub is a free, online educational resource designed to close the knowledge gap for patients managing bone and spine health issues. We also offer free education opportunities for healthcare professionals.

Task Force Members