In observance of World Osteoporosis Day, the "World Osteoporosis Day Summit — Working Together for Better Bone Health" at Van Andel Institute will provide practical information about bone health, disease prevention and treatment and will highlight the partnerships that are being developed and strengthened between local organizations. The program will include speakers from the sponsoring organizations and features a keynote lecture by Dr. Laura Tosi, Director of the Bone Health Program at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Refreshments will be provided following the program. 
This event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Lamb at Van Andel Institute via email or at 616-234-5712. About the Keynote Speaker Dr. Tosi's practice focuses on orthopaedic management of children with physical disabilities and birth defects. Dr. Tosi also works to increase physician awareness of bone health issues for women and children, with the goal of reducing debilitating bone injury as the population ages. About World Osteoporosis Day World Osteoporosis Day provides an important focal point for informing and educating the general public, professionals, and policy-makers about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a disease that still suffers from poor understanding and under-treatment. For more information about World Osteoporosis Day, check out the International Osteoporosis Foundation  and National Osteoporosis Foundation web sites. Event Sponsors 
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