Tampa Bay has the highest rate of fracture of any metropolitan area of equal size in the United States. Healthy Bones Tampa Bay endeavors to build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis-related fractures in our community through collaborative, non-partisan grassroots efforts and evidence-based programs that promote bone health to avert osteoporosis and fractures.
Healthy Bones Tampa Bay imagines a time when local residents understand that strong bones are important for an active and independent life and that bone health can be attained through proper nutrition, good body mechanics, safe exercise and clinical treatments, if necessary.
All Greater Tampa Bay Area residents should receive personalized, culturally-appropriate and actionable information on bone health and fracture prevention through diagnostic screening and testing, Community Talks and one-on-one meetings with medical professionals or health care educators.
Everyone should have access to educational tools and peer-reviewed, science-based programs that promote healthy bones and lessen the chance of fractures and osteoporosis.
Collaborative efforts among health care agencies, local and state government entities, civic organizations and area nonprofits have the power to improve bone health as a quality of life measure for all Greater Tampa Bay Area residents.
American Bone Health
Advisory Liaison
www.americanbonehealth.org
Nova Southeastern University
Community Education Committee
www.nova.edu/tampa
Hologic
Clinical Education Committee
www.hologic.com
Made Possible Personal Training
Community Education Committee
www.impossiblept.com
Metro Inclusive Health
Health Equity Committee
www.metrotampabay.org
Made Possible Personal Training
Community Education Committee
www.impossiblept.com
Greystone Healthcare Management
Development Committee
www.greystonehealth.com
Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 1
www.sandymurman.com
Nova Southeastern University
Health Policy & Advisory Committee
www.nova.edu/tampa
University of Tampa
Community Education Committee
www.ut.edu
Early Learning Coalition
Clinical Education Committee
Development Committee
www.elcpinellas.net
Florida Medical Clinic Rheumatology & University of South Florida
Rheumatology Department
Clinical Education Committee
www.floridamedicalclinic.com
Suncoast Health Council, Inc.
Health Equity and Access Committee
www.suncoasthealthcouncil.org
InsightWellnessWorks.com
Community Education Committee
www.insightwellnessworks.com
Humana
Clinical Education Committee
Community Education Committee
www.humana.com
The Community Education Committee assesses community education needs, guides education strategies and advises marketing and evaluation plans for community programs. The Committee monitors community program metrics towards Coalition goals and acts as a liaison to American Bone Health in recommending policies, programs and protocols.
The Health Equity and Access Committee coordinates and develops policies and programs that promote the elimination of bone health disparities and the achievement of equitable reductions in fractures across the greater Tampa Bay community. The Committee acts as a liaison to American Bone Health- to develop and implement programs and policies.
The Clinical Education Advisory Committee identifies gaps in clinical care and health access recommending methods to close gaps and prioritize strategies for effective bone health outcomes. The Committee acts as a liaison to American Bone Health in recommending policies, programs and protocols.
The Health Policy and Advocacy Committee monitors and identifies policy needs and trends related to bone health, serves as an internal and public advocate for bone health in the Tampa Bay Area, determines when policy action may be needed and creates case statements for the Coalition to sign as appropriate.
The Development and Governance Committee develops and maintains the coalition’s governing principles and charter, acquiring the monetary and in-kind support to implement the Coalition’s goals. This may include hosting events, securing corporate sponsorships, and organizing other fundraising campaigns. The Committee works with all coalition members and committees to support the monetary needs of the Coalition.
