Spinal cord injury

Thought leaders in spinal cord injury research, science, and tech join forces with clinicians at Paralyzed Veterans of America 2022 Healthcare Summit + Expo

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON , Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today kicked off its 10thHealthcare Summit and Expo – a four-day conference comprised of attendees from over 100 acute care and rehabilitation hospitals and community care centers across the country, more than 75 renowned speakers, and 50 plus exhibitors  – all specialized in the field of spinal injury and disease (SCI/D). Complete with workshops, break-out sessions, and PVA's Clinical Excellence Awards recognizing clinicians who have gone above and beyond in the care for Veterans and others living with paralysis, this year's Summit will also include a Department of Veterans Affairs update from their Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal.

Key Points: 
  • "When Paralyzed Veterans of America started its Healthcare Summit & Expo in 2010, our goal was to bring the latest in research, technology, and best practices in the field of spinal cord injury and disorders directly to our health care workers," said Charles Brown, National President of PVA.
  • These are just a few stats facing our nation's Veterans and impacting today's healthcare system.
  • "PVAhas long helped veterans and others living with SCI/D, MS and ALS, and our Summit is an extension of that support.
  • Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or diseases.

Encompass Health announces plans to build a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced it plans to build a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced it plans to build a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
  • "We are excited to expand and grow our rehabilitation services in Southeast Pennsylvania," said Pat Tuer, president of Encompass Health's Northeast region.
  • The planned hospital, once opened, will be Encompass Health's 10th inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Pennsylvania.
  • Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States.

James McKiernan Lawyers Awarded as Best Motorcycle Lawyers in Bakersfield, California

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Expertise.com has updated its list of the best personal injury lawyers in Bakersfield, CA and James McKiernan lawyers are honored to make the cut. The team of experienced personal injury lawyers at James McKiernan has been awarded recognition as one of the best motorcycle accident lawyers in the area.

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  • James McKiernan Lawyers are proud to be awarded recognition as one of the best motorcycle lawyers in Bakersfield, California.
  • The team of experienced personal injury lawyers at James McKiernan has been awarded recognition as one of the best motorcycle accident lawyers in the area.
  • James McKiernan Lawyers reminds accident victims that there may be several parties that are legally responsible for their motorcycle accident injuries.
  • James McKiernan Lawyers encourages any individual who has been injured in a motorcycle accident to reach out immediately for help.

UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION INVITED BY AMAZON TO PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL CREW FOR NASA'S ARTEMIS I MISSION

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association announced today that the organization will participate in a virtual crew who will remotely test Callisto, a technology demonstration payload embedded on NASA's Orion spacecraft, during the upcoming Artemis I mission .

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association announced today that the organization will participate in a virtual crew who will remotely test Callisto, a technology demonstration payload embedded on NASA's Orion spacecraft, during the upcoming Artemis I mission .
  • "I'm honored to represent United Spinal and participate in this historic initiative.
  • Alongside Alexa's journey to the Moon during Artemis I, Amazon will introduce new ways to make space exploration more accessible to Amazon customers.
  • To set up reminders on your Alexa-enabled device for upcoming Artemis I mission milestones, just say, "Alexa, take me to the Moon."

DR. SCOTT RIFKIN AND FRANCES RIFKIN PLEDGE $5.7 MILLION TO JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY AND JOHNS HOPKINS HEALTH SYSTEM

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founder of Real Time Medical Systems, Provider Partners Health Plans, Mid-Atlantic Healthcare, and long-time healthcare entrepreneur Dr. Scott Rifkin and his wife Frances Rifkin, R.N. today pledged $5.7 million to The Johns Hopkins University and The Johns Hopkins Health System to support research and treatment in the institution's Neurology Spine Oncology program. 

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  • today pledged $5.7 million to The Johns Hopkins University and The Johns Hopkins Health System to support research and treatment in the institution's Neurology Spine Oncology program.
  • The capital funding portion of this gift at $2.3 million is earmarked for equipment for Dr. Theodore's lab located at Johns Hopkins Bayview, a part of the Johns Hopkins Health System.
  • This equipment will be used in whole or in part for clinical patient care and/or research at the University.
  • "I am deeply appreciative for the generous gift provided by Dr. Scott Rifkin and Frances Rifkin to support our efforts at Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery in making significant advances in spinal oncology," said Dr. Theodore.

Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, now open in Moline, Illinois

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UnityPoint Health – Trinity and Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) announce the opening of Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 653 52nd Avenue in Moline, Illinois. The hospital serves patients recovering from debilitating injuries and illnesses, including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UnityPoint Health Trinity and Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) announce the opening of Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 653 52nd Avenue in Moline, Illinois.
  • In addition to 24-hour nursing care, Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute will offer physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life.
  • The hospital features all private patient rooms, a large therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, and an on-site dialysis suite.
  • The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute is Encompass Health's 152nd inpatient rehabilitation hospital, and its fourth location in Illinois.

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Kindred Rehabilitation Services Plan New Rehabilitation Hospital

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Friday, August 19, 2022
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center announces it is partnering with Kindred Rehabilitation Services (KRS), a business unit of LifePoint Health , to build and operate a new 80-bed, 86,000 square foot adult inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Columbus.

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  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center announces it is partnering with Kindred Rehabilitation Services (KRS), a business unit of LifePoint Health , to build and operate a new 80-bed, 86,000 square foot adult inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Columbus.
  • This will ensure patients from throughout central Ohio have convenient access to comprehensive, specialized rehabilitation medical services.
  • As central Ohio grows rapidly, so does the need for exceptional rehabilitation care, said Amanda Lucas , executive director of clinical operations for the Ohio State Neurological Institute and executive director of Ohio State Harding Hospital.
  • Were thrilled to partner with Ohio State Wexner Medical Center to build and operate this new specialty hospital in Columbus, said Russ Bailey, president, Kindred Rehabilitation Services.

Addex and Indivior Extend GABAB Positive Allosteric Modulator Research Collaboration for Substance Use Disorders

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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As part of the amended agreement, Indivior will provide Addex with CHF 850,000 (approx.

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  • As part of the amended agreement, Indivior will provide Addex with CHF 850,000 (approx.
  • Addex's allosteric modulator drug discovery platform targets receptors and other proteins that are recognized as essential for therapeutic intervention.
  • Addex's second clinical program, dipraglurant (mGlu5 negative allosteric modulator or NAM), is under evaluation for future development in a range of indications.
  • Indivior PLC has licensed Addexs GABAB PAM program for the development of drug candidates, with a focus on substance use disorder.

UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION APPOINTS VICE PRESIDENT OF TECH ACCESS, DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER RELATIONS, AND DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT AND DEI PROGRAMS

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association announced today the appointment of Vice President of Tech Access, Adina Bradshaw, Director of Chapter Relations, Erin Gildner, and Director of Employment and DEI Programs, Lesly St. Louis to its staff.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association announced today the appointment of Vice President of Tech Access, Adina Bradshaw, Director of Chapter Relations, Erin Gildner, and Director of Employment and DEI Programs, Lesly St. Louis to its staff.
  • "United Spinal is on the forefront of addressing the most pressing social issues affecting our community.
  • Adina Bradshaw, MS CCC-SLP, ATP, CPACC, joins United Spinal most recently from the Accessibility Center of Excellence at Twitter.
  • In 2015, she founded the Arkansas chapter of the United Spinal, presently serving as Vice President.

Scott Glickman, DO, FACOS, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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He also has in-depth experience with deep brain stimulator therapy as well as open and minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques.

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  • He also has in-depth experience with deep brain stimulator therapy as well as open and minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques.
  • In pursuit of his higher education, Dr. Glickman obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988 from the University of Michigan.
  • He went on to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
  • In accepting this recognition, Dr. Glickman wishes to thank his mentor, Dr. Teck Soo.