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Reminder: Upcoming Lunch & Learn Seminar in April

March 21, 2025

Monday,  April 7  |  11:30am–12:30pm EST

Strong Bones, Strong Kids: Why Bone Health Matters More Than You Think

Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics invites you to join the next in our new Lunch & Learn webinar series. The series is designed to improve scoliosis and spine care by providing a forum for interaction and collaboration.

The series continues on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Moderators: Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH, and Prachi Bakarania, DPT

Guest Speakers: Christen M. Russo, MD, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Columbia Orthopedics and Ilene Fennoy, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, ColumbiaDoctors

Lunch & Learn-Apr 2025

 


Please mark your calendars for the following dates and watch for registration details:

  • July 21, 2025
  • October 20, 2025

Throughout the year, the series will cover a variety of topics with presentations, case reviews and Q&A sessions. Topics will be presented by Columbia Orthopedics experts, as well as some invited guests.

All healthcare providers treating the Spine and Scoliosis population are encouraged to attend—please feel free to forward details to friends and colleagues.

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One of my absolute top goals during my sabbatical was to take advantage of space and to spend more focused time with my family. My regular work schedule, while incredibly rewarding, meant that my days often started before my boys woke up…

Michael G. Vitale MD MPH

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specializing in Complex Pediatric Scoliosis
Ana Lucia Professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery,
Columbia University Medical Center