Announcement of new Medical Director

Healthy Bones Australia is pleased to introduce A/Professor Peter Wong as the new Medical Director and Chair of the Healthy Bones Australia Medical & Scientific Advisory Committee.

A/Professor Wong is Senior Staff Specialist Rheumatologist at Westmead Hospital, Sydney. A/Professor Wong has worked professionally in Melbourne and Sydney and regularly visits the regional centre of Coffs Harbour to see patients, where he previously lived and worked.  He is passionate about bone health and improving osteoporosis management in Australia.

A/Professor Wong says “I am delighted to join Healthy Bones Australia and work to improve bone health in the community. We need to prioritise bone health and reduce the number of osteoporosis- related fractures currently occurring.”

“I would also like to acknowledge our outgoing Medical Director, Prof Peter Ebeling  AO for his many years of service and continuing dedication to this important health issue. I look forward to work with Prof Ebeling in his new role as Chair of the organisation.”