Samantha Stauffer, CPO, MSOP, Dr. J. Megan Sions, PT, DPT, PhD, & John Horne, CPO Preventing a fall can be a daily concern for people living with lower-limb loss. For some, a fall is merely a nuisance, while for others it may lead to severe injury. Over half of...
Pfizer Initiates Phase 2/3 Study of Novel COVID-19 Oral Treatment in Pediatric Participants
Pfizer Inc. announced today that it has initiated a Phase 2/3 study, EPIC-PEDS (Evaluation of Protease Inhibition for COVID-19 in Pediatric Patients), to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of Pfizer’s PAXLOVID™ (nirmatrelvir [PF-07321332] tablets and...
Free COVID-19 Resources Available
In response to the COVID-19 omicron variant, the Amputee Coalition Government Relations team would like to remind you of helpful resources to keep you and your loved ones safe. Free At Home Testing COVID-19 Testing Kits The Biden-Harris Administration has...
Prevention is Key When Battling Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month and the key to battling diabetes is prevention. The Amputee Coalition is dedicated to those who live with diabetes, and we have committed to providing information to our community. 60 percent of non-traumatic amputations in the...
Amputee Coalition Strongly Supports COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
Limb Loss and Limb Difference Community Face Greater Health Risks From COVID-19 Coalition Engaged With National Education and Equity Effort to Promote Vaccination The Amputee Coalition has supported aggressive public engagement to communicate the facts about the...