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Fact Sheet: Options for Free and Reduced-Cost Healthcare

WebHill-Burton Free and Reduced-Cost Healthcare. Based on a 1946 Congressional bill, about 140 healthcare facilities nationwide are obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care to …

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How to Locate Resources in Your Area

WebFor print requests, please contact: Amputee Coalition. 601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 420, South Building, Washington, DC 20004. 888/267-5669. amputee-coalition.org. …

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YOUR WELL-BEING: Understanding the Complex Care Needs of

WebIntroduction. 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.

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How Limb Loss May Impact Psychological Health and Wellbeing

WebBy Nwakaego Nmezi, PhD, Licensed Rehabilitation Psychologist, Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital, Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital The loss of a limb is …

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Emotional Recovery

WebEveryone’s emotional recovery will look different. The important thing to remember is that you are not alone on this journey, the Amputee Coalition can provide you with helpful …

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Well-Being Program

WebIn partnership with researchers at John Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Amputee Coalition has developed an innovative program to train prosthetists to assess and …

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LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE: Living Well with …

WebBy Jerrica Thurman Often, New Year’s resolutions focus on getting the body in shape and not the mind; but our body and mind are connected. Maintaining positive mental health …

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Affordable Care Act

WebHere you can find out more information about the Affordable Care Act (), how it will impact you, and where you can find more information about implementation in your state. One of …

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LOOKING FORWARD: The Evolution of Emotional Healing

WebSometimes the road to recovery is bumpy and filled with detours, and you might experience a range of emotions. Research has found that the common types of emotional concerns …

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The Rising Challenge: Addressing the Healthcare Labor Shortage …

WebReprinted with permission from Ailm Medical Are you concerned about the projected shortage of healthcare workers in 2023? You are not alone. In recent years, …

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Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY

WebMontefiore Medical Center, the academic medical center and University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is a nationally recognized institution

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Accessibility of Fitness Centers and Healthcare Facilities for People

WebUniversal access, or universal design, is the concept of creating environments, facilities, products and services that are usable by all people, regardless of age, ability or status in …

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Home and Community-Based Services

WebTypes of HCBS. Home and Community-Based Services generally fall under two categories: health services and human services. Health Services meet medical needs while Human …

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So Every BODY Can Move Update

WebThe So Every BODY Can Move movement is made possible by advocates like Teri who are willing to organize in their communities, speak to state legislators, and fight for fair …

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Limb Loss Statistics

WebAmong those living with limb loss, the main causes are vascular disease (54%) – including diabetes and peripheral arterial disease – trauma (45%) and cancer (less …

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Press Release: 5.6 Million++ Americans are Living with Limb Loss …

WebFor Immediate Release Media Contact: Shree Thaker, Communications & Partnerships Director, [email protected] 5.6 Million++ Americans are …

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Limb Loss in the U.S.

WebOur mission is to reach out to and empower people afected by limb loss and limb diference to achieve their full potential through education, support and advocacy, and to promote …

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What Are Some of the Long-Term Physical Effects of Using or Not …

WebVolume 20, Issue 6 November/December 2010 - by Nicholas LaRaia, PT, DPT, NCS - Most will partly deal with the loss by attempting to replace the limb with an artificial one to …

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Financial Assistance

WebThis fact sheet will assist you in obtaining financial assistance for these devices that are essential to your day-to-day living. For additional information and assistance, please …

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Ask New York senators and representatives to sign on to …

WebTake a few minutes to make your voice heard and support access to care for everyone with limb loss or limb difference. Then, share the link to ask others to support amputees!

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