THRIVE Blog
U.S. Army, Gulf War Veteran Is a Voice for Amputees
Reprinted with permission from Connecting Vets. By Julia LeDoux. A Gulf War Army veteran now serves as the Executive Board Chair of the Amputee...
University of California San Francisco and BioGenCell Partner to Accelerate the Fight against Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
The phase II clinical trial to be conducted by the University and BioGenCell will focus on patient responses to novel cell therapy, with the aim of...
Pa. House Bill Proposes Expansion of Pensions For Blind, Paralyzed, Amputee Veterans
Reprinted with permission from The Huntsville Item. Written by Eric Scicchitano. A bill proposing an increase to supplemental pensions for veterans...
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...
We Matter: Regional Ambassador Jean Mwale Advocates for Change on Capitol Hill
Having lived most of her life as an able-bodied person, Jean Mwale has witnessed both sides—before and after amputation. Like many others, she is...
Press Release: Amputee Coalition Job Center Delivers Resources for Job Seekers, Employers
For Immediate Release Contact: Jerrica Thurman, Chief Strategy & Communications Officer, jerrica@amputee-coalition.org Amputee Coalition Job...
Join AC Connect: The Amputee Coalition’s New Online Community
The Amputee Coalition's new online community, AC Connect, is the premier virtual space for the limb loss and limb difference community. AC Connect...
Chris Cavanaugh
The Mad Hiker Defeats The Mammoth March. I finished the Mammoth March East Tennessee Hike. I logged 47,748 steps, just under 24 miles on a 20-mile...
Take a Deeper Dive at Amputee Coalition 2023 National Conference
Explore the new Deeper Dive sessions at the Amputee Coalition 2023 National Conference in Orlando, FL. These panel discussions are highly...
Robert Zimmerman
Never Give Up! On January 11,2018 I went to work like I did five or six days a week since I was 16 years old. This time though, I didn’t come home...
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...
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...