Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a quadruple-amputee, has purchased a unique property in Maine, and is excited to build a family retreat for wounded Vets and their families to enjoy. Take a look at the story from Fox News Insider: http://insider.foxnews.com/2015/03/09/quadruple-amputee-vet-travis-mills-creating-wounded-vets-retreat-maine
by Meredith Wright An really cool educational and fun event is coming to the East Coast in Washington, DC the beginning of May. It’s a Limb Loss Education Day, offered by the Amputee Coalition. What a great opportunity to learn new tips and tricks while also enjoying some recreation. See the link below for more information! Limb Loss …
by Meredith Wright Super Bowl XLIX is just a few days away. For many people, it is the second largest food consumption day of the year behind Thanksgiving. While indulging every now and then can be okay, here are some recipes that can help keep the calorie count down while still enjoying …
by Meredith Wright EastPoint is excited to join in a clinical partnership with LIM Innovations, allowing our patients access to the newly released Infinite Socket™. This socket design encompasses versatility and customized comfort for a fine-tuned fit that is patient specific. The advanced design of the Infinite Socket™ allows patients increased comfort and function that they can adjust …
by Meredith Wright Does it really matter who I choose as my Prosthetist? How big of a difference could it actually make? Well…the truth is, you would be surprised how different your outcome could be if you don’t do your homework. Everything from credentials to communication, availability and of course a good fit should be considered. In the …
by Meredith Wright It’s that time of year again – Christmas!!! It’s a mixture of hustle bustle, excitement, joy and delicious food! Christmas is also a time many families search for new ways to make special memories. Our State magazine recently posted two articles with excellent ideas for NC Christmas traditions and unique Farm-to-Table restaurants worth trying. Enjoy …
by Meredith Wright Alex Zanardi, a man of resilience. He was a former Formula 1 and winner of the American Champ Car series, and now is a double amputee due to a nearly fatal accident. See more about his inspiring story here in this short clip. http://vimeo.com/105550166 He also recently completed the Hawaii IRONMAN World Championship – unbelievable! …
by Meredith Wright Brent, from our Raleigh office, and a team of helpers just recently returned from their 2014 Guatemala Prosthetic clinic. As always, what an amazing trip! During this week-long clinic, they were able to deliver 26 new prosthetic devices (21 above-the-knee, 3 below-the-knee & 2 arms) and 3 orthotic devices. They also followed-up with 7 repairs …
by Meredith Wright A few weeks ago, one of our friends had a revelation. For over 50 years she has struggled through the challenges of being a diabetic, countless insulin injections, many stays in the hospital, and now, her most dreaded fear, dialysis. Yet recently, during this difficult time of dialysis, she had her greatest revelation. She said …
by Meredith Wright So many parents face this situation and suddenly begin to panic, but rest assured this is a common problem and can often be resolved without extreme measures. The frequency of this concern for parents began to increase in 1992 when the “Back to Sleep” campaign suggested lying an infant on their back in their crib …
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