The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation hosted five First Clinics throughout the country on March 18, organized with the help from master-level O&P students from Eastern Michigan University and California State University, Dominguez Hills. According to a press release, Eastern…
Month: April 2017
OPAF is accepting applications for the Dale Yasukawa Scholarship Fund
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation is accepting applications for its Dale Yasukawa Scholarship Fund, according to a press release. The deadline is set for May 15. According to the release, the $1,000 scholarship is intended to assist Northwestern University…
Ekso Bionics appoints Howard Palefsky to board of directors
Ekso Bionics Inc. has announced that Howard Palefsky, MBA, will join the company’s board of directors, according to a press release. “We are delighted to [add] Howard to our board. He has a proven track record of operational excellence and…
AAOP appoints new editorial board member to JPO
The Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, published by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, has appointed Michelle J. Hall, MS, CPO, FAAOP(D), as the newest member of its editorial board, according to a press release. “Michelle is well-known and…
Paceline announces Orthomerica’s Seal PVA business
Paceline Inc. has acquired Orthomerica’s Seal PVA business, according to a press release. “The addition of the Seal PVA business adds to Paceline’s growing portfolio of lamination products, including closed-end PVA, resins, carbon, nyglass, FeatherStretch and more,” David Glontz, director…
Athletes with Disabilities Network to host 5K run, 1-mile run/walk in NJ
The Athletes with Disabilities Network will host a 5K run and 1-mile run/walk in New Jersey to benefit the group’s mentoring, outreach and adaptive sports programs, as well as to benefit an Atlantic City police officer who was shot and…