TAMPA, FL, May 06, 2011
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Phil Garcia, president of The Spine Foundation (http://www.TheSpineFoundation.org), an organization focused on providing patients with financial support and services essential to treat spinal conditions and disorders at a location of the patient's choice, has announced that it will fund a group of volunteers that will travel to Ecuador on a general medical and orthopedic mission trip. The group, consisting of three medical providers, three registered nurses and nine staff members, will depart on the eight-day mission on Saturday, June 18 and return on Saturday, June 25. The purpose of the trip is to provide basic medical care to the citizens of Ecuador. The Spine Foundation's largest donor, Laser Spine Institute will staff the volunteers who will provide care to upwards of 150 people each day during the mission trip.
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"Laser Spine Institute is excited to send our staff on this mission trip to Ecuador," said Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute. "We believe everyone should have access to basic health care and medicine, and this trip will be an excellent opportunity for us to provide assistance to those in need. We hope that this trip will be the first in a series that our physicians, nurses and staff are able to attend with The Spine Foundation in and outside of the United States."
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ABOUT THE SPINE FOUNDATION:
The Spine Foundation's record of success and vision of the future make a strong statement about the transforming power of healthcare. World class healthcare has the power to change individual lives and is the key to solving large issues. Every year 65 million Americans experience back or neck pain. For those suffering from chronic back and neck pain, daily life can be a painful struggle. Treatment for a spinal condition or disorder not only gives patients their lives back but also strengthens their ability to once again function properly to contribute constructively to society. Innovative donor-supported programs allow the impact of private support to ripple out into the surrounding community, state and region. For more information visit http://www.thespinefoundation.org
ABOUT LASER SPINE INSTITUTE:
Laser Spine Institute offers a safe and effective alternative to open back and neck surgery, by using the latest techniques in minimally invasive procedures, alleviating the painful symptoms of sufferers from around the world. The leader in endoscopic spine surgery, Laser Spine Institute treats a variety of spinal conditions, including spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, bone spurs, bulging/herniated discs and sciatica. Laser Spine Institute's renowned medical team provides treatment at three accredited surgical centers in Tampa, Fla.; Scottsdale, Ariz. and Philadelphia and medical consultations at facilities in Cincinnati, San Diego, Beverly Hills, Calif., The Villages, Fla., and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Laser Spine Institute recently opened a new surgery center in Oklahoma City. For more information, visit http://www.laserspineinstitute.com.
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