If you approach it like it’s a step stool, you’ll start climbing By Sherri Edge, Arm Dynamics Photography by Kelby Pechacek It seems like nothing can stop Justin Pechacek from achieving his goals. He grew up active in sports, was the captain of his high school...
Affecting an estimated 49 million people worldwide each year, Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection according to the CDC. To increase the public’s awareness of the severity of Sepsis, the Sepsis Alliance designated September as...
The Amputation Coalition recently provided a comment letter in support of The Medicare Orthotic and Prosthetic Patient-Centered Care Act (H.R. 4315) introduced on June 23, 2023, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The purpose of the act is to improve access to...
In favor of pre-amputation care, the Amputation Coalition has provided a comment letter in support of the Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. on June 21, 2023. The letter emphasizes that this act...
By Alison Barkoff, Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living People enrolled in Medicaid may have to take action to remain covered and there are steps they can take if they lose Medicaid. As previously shared (on 3/22...
Reprinted with permission from Ailm Medical Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain, neurons, and the way they function. It provides valuable insights into understanding mental health conditions and how they manifest in the...
Established in 2008, Sarcoma Awareness Month is commemorated every July and represented by a yellow ribbon. This important awareness month plays a vital role in providing knowledge about early symptoms that aid in diagnosing the condition at an early stage and...
Vaccinations are a major accomplishment of the 20th century. As we turn the corner on COVID-19, we continue to live the realities of infection and mortality rates among the most vulnerable. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the inadequacy of the health care system to...
Reprinted with permission from Ailm Medical It’s impossible to overstate how crucial employee well-being is to the success of your company. We all recognize that happy and healthy employees are the backbone of any thriving company. There is increasing evidence that...
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a prevalent vascular disorder characterized by reduced blood flow to the extremities, primarily the legs, which can lead to amputation. Caused by fatty plaque buildup in the arteries that carry blood to the extremities, PAD causes...