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YOUR WELL-BEING: Understanding the Complex Care Needs of

WebIntroduction. Little is known about the more than 2.7 million people living with limb loss and limb difference (PwLL/LD) and their challenges accessing appropriate and quality care.

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So Every BODY Can Move Update

WebThe So Every BODY Can Move movement is made possible by advocates like Teri who are willing to organize in their communities, speak to state legislators, and fight for fair …

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NIH Designates People with Disabilities as a Population with …

WebDesignation, new research program and update to NIH mission are actions to ensure inclusion of people with disabilities. On Tuesday, September 26, Eliseo J. …

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The Need for Healthcare Equity

WebConversations from the 2022 National Conference continue to pave the way forward Health equity is a top priority for the Amputee Coalition. Even prior to the …

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How Limb Loss May Impact Psychological Health and Wellbeing

WebBy Nwakaego Nmezi, PhD, Licensed Rehabilitation Psychologist, Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital, Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital The loss of a limb is …

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Mental Health Awareness Importance: Taking Care of Your Mental …

WebReprinted with permission from Ailm Medical. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, and it’s …

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LOOKING FORWARD: The Evolution of Emotional Healing

WebSometimes the road to recovery is bumpy and filled with detours, and you might experience a range of emotions. Research has found that the common types of emotional concerns …

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The Rising Challenge: Addressing the Healthcare Labor Shortage …

WebReprinted with permission from Ailm Medical Are you concerned about the projected shortage of healthcare workers in 2023? You are not alone. In recent years, …

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Efforts to Pass So Every BODY Can Move Legislation in New Jersey

WebPhoto credit: Michael Karas/NorthJersey.com. So Every BODY Can Move is an initiative founded on the belief that movement is medicine and that an active lifestyle …

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Addressing Weight Bias in Healthcare

WebOn January 31, 2024, Amputee Coalition Director of Communications and Partnerships, Shree Thaker and I attended an event at the National Press Club highlighting the Obesity …

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Justice Department Advances Proposed Rule to Improve Access to …

WebReprinted from the U.S. Department of Justice website The Justice Department today sent to the Federal Register for publication a notice of proposed …

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Mayo Clinic Launches First National Collaborative Limb Loss and

WebMayo Clinic has received authorization from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program to begin operating the Limb Loss and Preservation …

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LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE: Living Well with …

WebBy Jerrica Thurman Often, New Year’s resolutions focus on getting the body in shape and not the mind; but our body and mind are connected. Maintaining positive mental health …

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Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Youth Access to …

WebGov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Youth Access to Prosthetics Care Press Release – Monday, August 7, 2023 Illinois becomes fifth state in nation to pass act …

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Press Release: 5.6 Million++ Americans are Living with Limb Loss …

WebFor Immediate Release Media Contact: Shree Thaker, Communications & Partnerships Director, [email protected] 5.6 Million++ Americans are Living …

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New Mexico Bill Calls for Expanded Coverage of Prostheses

WebNew Mexico Bill Calls for Expanded Coverage of Prostheses. Two representatives soon are expected to introduce the So New Mexicans Can Move Act in …

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Researcher Conducts Study on Financial Instability and Limb Loss

WebHe and his collaborators conducted a series of studies focusing on the stresses that financial instability and limb loss can cause. From 2016 – 2019, Dr. Lee …

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