Opioid addiction is prevalent in the United States and has claimed the lives of many Americans. In response to this, the Amputee Coalition has signed on to Voices for Non-Opioid Choices’ letter in support of alternative therapies for veterans. The letter urges the VA...
With diabetes being the leading cause of limb loss in the United States, diabetes prevention and management are especially important to the Amputee Coalition. National Diabetes Month is every November and focuses on raising awareness of this public health issue while...
Our emotional health is something we regularly need to take inventory of and make changes in our lives to improve. As we observe Emotional Wellness Month in October, we recognize that limb loss or limb difference is only part of your story. According to the National...
Since 1986, International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) has drawn annual attention to the importance of infection prevention from October 15-21. This year’s theme is ‘Celebrating the Fundamentals of Infection Prevention’, and the Amputee Coalition wants to...
By Dante’ Daniel, Public Policy Manager I hope our AC Community is doing well! I am penning this blog just as an opportunity to reflect. I am just asking for 2 – 3 minutes of your time to think about the following questions and how you’ve experienced it in your own...
Open enrollment is almost here, are you prepared? The 2024 Medicare open enrollment period begins this Sunday, October 15 and ends Thursday, December 7. During open enrollment everyone with Medicare has the opportunity to make changes to their prescription drug plans...
In a comment letter addressed to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Patient & Provider Advocates for Telehealth (PPATH) urges them to continue to provide and expand on clear telehealth coverage policies through the CY2024 Medicare Physician...
Annually, World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is recognized internationally on October 10 and 2023 marks 31 years since it was established by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992. This year’s theme is ‘mental health is a universal human right’ to improve...
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. Unlike a physical disability such as an amputation, mental health conditions while invisible can be just as challenging to live with. This is why very...
Ladies, today is your day! Highlighting the importance of total health care, National Women's Health and Fitness Day is recognized the last Wednesday of September each year. In 2023 the date falls on September 27. Mental health is just as important as physical health...