ARLINGTON, Va., April 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Foundation (BHOF) announced today its call for nominees for the
newly created Robert F. Gagel, M.D.
Community Leadership Award. The award's intent is to recognize
healthcare professionals who are instrumental in raising awareness
about bone health and providing exceptional care to people living
with osteoporosis in their community. Named in honor of its longest
serving Board Member and former President and Chair, Robert F. Gagel, M.D., the annual award will be
presented each year during May's Osteoporosis Awareness and
Prevention Month.
"Dr. Gagel's service to BHOF's mission and the bone health
community has been, and continues to be, extraordinary," said
Kenneth W. Lyles, M.D., BHOF's board
president. "As we celebrate the organization's 40th
anniversary this year, this award reflects BHOF's commitment to
highlighting and supporting the critical role healthcare
professionals play in raising awareness about bone health in our
communities and providing outstanding care to those they
serve."
BHOF will announce the inaugural award winner in May 2024, and they will receive an award of
$1,000. The BHOF Board of Trustees
will also recognize this year's award winner during the
Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO) taking place
June 13-15, 2024, at the Capital
Hilton in Washington, D.C.
"We're pleased to recognize healthcare professionals who are not
only providing exceptional care for people living with bone
disease, but also making a positive impact in their community,"
said Claire Gill, BHOF's chief
executive officer. "Given Dr. Gagel's commitment to his patients
during his distinguished medical career and his unwavering support
of BHOF as a board member and officer for more than 15 years, we
are delighted to name this award in his honor."
Nominations for the inaugural award will be accepted through
May 15, 2024. For full details on the
award criteria and to submit a nomination, please visit
bonesource.org/robert-gagel-community-leadership-award.
About the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
Established in 1984, the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
(BHOF) is the nation's leading health organization dedicated to
preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, promoting strong bones
for life and reducing human suffering through programs of
awareness, education, advocacy and research. For more information
visit www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org.
Media Contact:
Carina May
cmay@bonehealthandosteoporosis.org
Phone: 703-740-1764
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