As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to share Gini Thomas' story of resilience and inspiration. In August 2012, a devastating motorcycle accident changed Gini's life forever. A driver, who ran through a stop sign, collided with her and her husband....
Message from the President and CEO: May 2023 Mental Health Address
We have older adult mental health awareness day, mental health days companies are gifting to employees, a dedicated week for children's mental health acceptance week, and May is mental health awareness month among numerous critical awareness days so there is no secret...
New Healthcare Partners Reach Amputees Around the Country
Hospitals and rehab facilities are vital lifelines for individuals with limb loss, offering indispensable resources to address their physical and social needs during recovery and rehabilitation. The Amputee Coalition is proud to offer our Healthcare Partnership...
Mental Health Awareness Importance: Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Reprinted 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 important to take care of it just like your physical health. Mental health problems are common, with one in four...
Practicing a Mindful Moment Before Meetings
Reprinted with permission from Ailm Medical For many of us, meetings are a source of discomfort. Whether you view meetings as stressful or pointless, practicing mindfulness before (and during) them can significantly enhance the meeting -- for both you and the other...
Observe Mental Health Awareness Month in May
Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in April has given way to another important time for us at the Amputee Coalition. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, honoring another cause with meaning to our community. The White House issued a proclamation to mark...
Join us in Celebrating Older Americans Month!
Led by the Administration for Community Living, May is recognized as Older Americans Month (OAM). This year, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of OAM and challenge the narrative on aging. Older Americans Month is a time to celebrate and honor the valuable...
ProPublica Wants To Talk With You About Peripheral Artery Disease
Reporters from ProPublica, an independent news organization that produces investigative journalism, are looking into the booming business around peripheral artery disease, a condition that afflicts 6.5 million Americans over age 40. It’s caused when fatty plaque...
YOUR WELL-BEING: Prosthetic Arms Empower Active Lives.
By Sherri Edge and Amber Henson, Arm Dynamics | Photos courtesy of Arm Dynamics Meet Abram Nichols, a stay-at-home dad to Caydence (5) and Elias (3). Their home vibrates with laughter and fun, and recently the excitement of welcoming a new baby sister. That’s a lot of...
Double Amputee Has Double Mission
Leticia Boykin-Owens has been determined to do two things since she underwent double amputation on her legs. She wants to live to the fullest, and she wants to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease in women. This story by Tara Campbell of ABC7 News in...