For Immediate Release Contact: Jerrica Thurman, Vice President, Strategy & Communications, jerrica@amputee-coalition.org Amputee Coalition Announces Partnership with ADA on Amputation Prevention Alliance (January 13 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition is...
Unlocking a Full Life Post Amputation with Core Strength
Helping clients change their lives as a personal trainer and lifestyle fitness coach, it wasn’t until Cindy Asch-Martin became a below-knee amputee that she would gain the experience to help her new community overcome its unique challenges. Unable to comfortably wear...
YOUR WELL-BEING: Facts about emotional recovery.
Facts about emotional recovery. The process is ongoing, and it is difficult to predict. Losing a limb is life changing. This process affects nearly every aspect of life, from work and play to friends and family.
5 Ways to Be Healthy During the Holidays
Reprinted with permission from Ailm Medical. Well, it's the season to be jolly, and this time of year is also full of temptations. So here are five tips to help you reduce holiday stress and overwhelm, enjoy time with friends, stay healthy, and still get to enjoy that...
Healthy Holiday Webinar Series with Ailm Medical
The holiday season is upon us. This time of year can be stressful for many, but mindful planning and setting realistic expectations for yourself can help make the holidays more enjoyable. In collaboration with Ailm Medical, the Amputee Coalition is hosting a series of...
New Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Returning Back to Work
By: Trenaya Reid, Workforce Manager NLLRC According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), currently, there are almost 37,000 new daily COVID-19 cases. Those affected most by COVID-19 are those with underlying health conditions and those working...
J&J Mobile Initiative to Address Hidden PAD in Vulnerable Communities
One of the Amputee Coalition's main pillars encompasses education on preventing limb loss to help bridge the gap in racial and ethnic disparities in the limb loss community. Black Americans are disproportionately affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD). According...
Hispanic Heritage Month: The Lucha (Fight) Continues for Health Equity in Hispanic/LatinX Patients
This article, authored by Omar A. Escontrías, DrPH, MPH, Vice President of Research, Education & Programs, is reprinted in full with permission from the National Health Council. September 15 marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanics/Latinx are one...
YOUR WELL-BEING: Understanding the Complex Care Needs of People with Limb Loss and Limb Difference
Introduction 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. This community experiences complex health needs, including the availability and quality...
The Need for Healthcare Equity
Conversations 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 pandemic, the Amputee Coalition was working to increase equity in access to prosthetic devices. The pandemic...