The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has launched two no-cost training programs designed to help service members and veterans learn skills, earn credentials and advance in civilian careers following separation from service. “My message to transitioning service members is simple:…
Year: 2015
OPAF brings First Swing, First Volley to Denver
Denver residents recently had a chance to experience adaptive recreation through the First Swing Learn to Golf and First Volley tennis clinics. The events are part of the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF)’s First Clinics series. First Swing Learn…
OPAF brings First Swing, First Volley to Denver
Denver residents recently had a chance to experience adaptive recreation through the First Swing Learn to Golf and First Volley tennis clinics. The events are part of the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF)’s First Clinics series. First Swing Learn…
Proper foot care, daily foot checks, essential to diabetic health
NEW ORLEANS – Adults with diabetes can take an important step toward better overall health — and possibly prevent life-threatening complications — by simply taking off their socks and shoes and examining their feet twice a day. Health care professionals…
Smartphones influence adoption of online diabetes education tools
NEW ORLEANS — Diabetes educators should embrace evidence-based online resources for information development and delivery, and leverage the widespread use of smartphones, in particular, according to presenters here. “Diabetes educators can take advantage of these developments to enhance their patient…
Wounded Warrior Project reaches 75,000 injured veterans served
Wounded Warrior Project announced it has served more than 75,000 wounded veterans through its 20 free programs and services. “Our entire organization – wounded warriors, their families and caregivers as well as our employees and volunteers – celebrate this monumental…
Wounded Warrior Project reaches 75,000 injured veterans served
Wounded Warrior Project announced it has served more than 75,000 wounded veterans through its 20 free programs and services. “Our entire organization – wounded warriors, their families and caregivers as well as our employees and volunteers – celebrate this monumental…
AOPA names 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award winner
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association recently announced it will present Thomas V. DiBello, CO, with the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given to those who have made exceptional contributions to the O&P profession. Thomas DiBello DiBello earned…
AOPA names 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award winner
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association recently announced it will present Thomas V. DiBello, CO, with the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given to those who have made exceptional contributions to the O&P profession. Thomas DiBello DiBello earned…
Board of Certification subject matter experts review, update certification tests
The Board of Certification / Accreditation recently announced an update to its certification exam. The Board of Certification / Accreditation (BOC) brought together subject matter experts (SMEs) who worked in exam-specific groups to alter test questions, using current student textbooks…