The Spine Health Foundation Presents 2016 Hope Award to Dr. Ken Smith

Johnson City, TN, September 09, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Dr. Ken Smith, Neurosurgeon, was presented with the 2016 Hope Award on May 7, 2016 at the Spine Health Foundation annual fundraiser, Derby Day.

The Hope Award symbolizes excellence in accomplishing the mission of the Spine Health Foundation and is offered to an individual who has selflessly provided his or her time to help fulfill our goals of helping others get back to life.

Dr. Smith received his medical degree from Emory University in Atlanta and completed his residency at Emory in 1989. At that time, he joined Drs. James Nichols and Antonio Valdes-Rodriguez at Kingsport Neurological Associates. He is Board Certified in Neurological Surgery and is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Special interests include frameless stereotactic surgery, cerebrovascular disease, head injury, and treatment of chronic pain disorders. Dr. Smith is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Smith practices at Blue Ridge Neuroscience Center, P.C. in Kingsport, TN and he is a participating provider for The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. Learn more about Dr. Smith by visiting www.brncpc.com

About the Spine Health Foundation, Inc.:

Founded in August 2010, SHF is a non-profit organization advocating on behalf of uninsured or under-insured individuals affected by spinal injuries or disorders. SHF provides eligible individuals access to specialized spine care, helping them get back to life and become contributing members of society, once again. Since 2011, over 850 medically related resources including 34 spine surgeries have been provided to individuals throughout our region. Approximately $1M in in-kind donations has been contributed by area healthcare providers and businesses.