Newly Formed Non-Profit Receives Funding and Celebrates Accomplishments - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.

Johnson City, TN, July 09, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Spine Health Foundation Inc. announced two new contributions received from both Eastman Credit Union and The Merck Company Foundation. The funds will support the mission of the foundation by helping to meet the needs of the disadvantaged who suffer with chronic pain due to spinal disorders or injuries.

The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. marked its beginning on February 24, 2011. Since then, four area residents have received specialized medical care through the foundation.

They are pleased to announce and celebrate four successful specialized procedures. These outstanding medical achievements were made possible by Dr. Morgan Lorio of Neuro-Spine Solutions, P.C.; Dr. David Pryputniewicz of Blue Ridge Neuroscience Center; Dr. David Wiles, East Tennessee Brain and Spine Center, P.C. and Dr. Timothy Smyth, Pain Medicine Associates, P.C.

The foundation expressed gratitude and appreciation to these dedicated physicians for supporting and fulfilling the mission of the Spine Health Foundation, Inc. The mission and the goals of the Spine Health Foundation, Inc. are made possible by our region’s top physicians and financial supporters who are committed to helping those who suffer with spinal disorders, get back to life.

The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. Founder and Executive Director, Carol Conduff, commented on the recent funding. “We appreciate these outstanding companies recognizing the importance and value of our mission helping the disadvantaged seek specialized spine care. We celebrate it as we look forward to a long-term alignment and friendship between both The Merck Company Foundation and Eastman Credit Union. Both companies are committed to helping others live a better quality life.”

The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. is a new and innovative non-profit dedicated to helping the working wounded obtain specialized medical treatment. In a statement from The Merck Company Foundation, “This initiative was supported by a grant from The Merck Company Foundation. The Merck Company Foundation is pleased to support this important project. We extend our best wishes to you and your colleagues for continued success.”

For more information about how you can help, visit www.spinehealthfoundation.org, or call 423-467-2087. Donations accepted online at our website. You can also find us on Facebook / Spine Health Foundation and Twitter.com / SpinePros. The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, 501 (c ) (3) organization.

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