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The Bonati Institute Awards Scholarship

Hudson, FL – May 19, 2009 – The Bonati Institute, a world leader in advanced spine surgery, has awarded Hunter Newton, a student from Hudson High School, a scholarship for $2,000.  During Awards Night held at the school, Jorge O. Weksler, M.D., a General Surgeon at The Bonati Institute, presented the graduating senior with the award.
 
The scholarship was available to seniors who plan to pursue a degree in a healthcare field.  The criteria for the award were based on community involvement, school honors and activities, academic achievement, and a written essay.  The essay asked applicants to explain how the experiences in their life have influenced their career choices and future goals. 
 
Hunter is the son of Dawn and Keith Newton.  He has a weighted GPA of 4.10.  Hunter is involved in varsity baseball, varsity football, and community volunteering. Hunter will attend Pasco-Hernando Community College and transfer to either USF or Florida State to study Sports Medicine.
 
“The Bonati Institute recognizes the importance of investing in the future and planting the seeds for tomorrow’s medical community.  It is an active supporter of the Tampa Bay community, investing in the community where our employees work and live.  Just as our patented technology and our advanced solutions to back pain point to the future, so does our spirit of community involvement.  The Bonati Institute and our employees contribute to the Tampa Bay community in many ways,” commented George Thorry, Marketing Director.
 
The Bonati Institute is an advanced spine surgery center located in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. The Bonati Procedures, utilizing patented instrumentation and procedures, have been performed successfully more than 35,000 times
 
Agency Contact:
Pam Lagano
Lagano & Associates, Inc.
727.480.3082
plagano@laganoassoc.com