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PVA hosts thought leaders in spinal cord injury research, science, and tech at 2023 Healthcare Summit + Expo

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Monday, August 14, 2023

"PVA's Healthcare Summit and Expo brings together the brightest in the field of SCI/D, and every year we learn more and continue to grow our community," said Robert Thomas, National President of PVA.

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  • "PVA's Healthcare Summit and Expo brings together the brightest in the field of SCI/D, and every year we learn more and continue to grow our community," said Robert Thomas, National President of PVA.
  • "This conference highlights the strides made in research and care but also provides a roadmap to where we need to focus our resources for the next challenge.
  • We are thankful for our sponsors, who continue to share the same goal: advancing education of M.S.
  • Now in its eleventh year, PVA's Healthcare Summit and Expo is there to help these Veterans and all those living with paralysis.

Brooks Rehabilitation Named No. 1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Florida and Among the Top Rehabilitation Hospitals in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooks Rehabilitation is honored to announce that they have been named the No.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooks Rehabilitation is honored to announce that they have been named the No.
  • 1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida and one of the top 20 in the nation on U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 "Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation" list.
  • Brooks Rehabilitation is honored that they have been named the No.
  • Overall, USNWR evaluated 4,515 hospitals for their care of rehabilitation patients recovering from events such as stroke, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries.

Cenex® and Pinnacle Cooperative Award Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports with a $25,000 Hometown Pride Grant

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

"Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports is about so much more than sports.

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  • "Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports is about so much more than sports.
  • That's why we're so grateful this Hometown Pride grant can help us make an even greater impact."
  • "As an active fundraiser, I can truly say that Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports has been one of the greatest additions to our community," says Josh White, retail operations manager for Pinnacle Cooperative.
  • Through the Hometown Pride grant initiative, Cenex has continuously influenced positive change and fostered community connection across the brand's footprint.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Ranked Nation's No. 1 in Ophthalmology for 22nd Time

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

MIAMI, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Health System has been ranked again as the nation's best in ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report .

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  • MIAMI, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Health System has been ranked again as the nation's best in ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report .
  • This year marks the 22nd time, and the 20th consecutive year, that Bascom Palmer has received the No.
  • "We continue to build on our long tradition of leadership in clinical care, scientific discovery, medical education, and community service," said Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D., director of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the Kathleen and Stanley J. Glaser Chair in Ophthalmology.
  • In addition, Bascom Palmer's ophthalmology residency program is also ranked the best in the United States by Doximity, an online professional network for U.S. physicians.

Dallas Attorney Kyle Pugh Wins $26.5 Million Judgment for Man Paralyzed in Postal Truck Accident

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Postal Service worker, delivering mail in the rain on a residential street, could not fit a parcel into a community mailbox.

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  • Postal Service worker, delivering mail in the rain on a residential street, could not fit a parcel into a community mailbox.
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  • Dallas' Kyle Pugh represents individuals and their families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Singleton Schreiber: San Diego Agrees to $4.8 Million In Spinal Injury, Wrongful Death Case Against the City

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

More than seven years ago, Jaime Leonen and Joseph "Jorge" Lopez were crossing Health Center Drive with their loved ones.

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  • More than seven years ago, Jaime Leonen and Joseph "Jorge" Lopez were crossing Health Center Drive with their loved ones.
  • Nevertheless, the City of San Diego did nothing to solve this problem.
  • Jamie suffered a far worse fate, and all of this could have been avoided if the City of San Diego had only done its job."
  • Hopefully, the City of San Diego takes a serious look at dangerous intersections and roadways and makes  necessary changes to keep its citizens safe.

Cutter Law Opens Hotlines for Brain & Spine Injury Cases in Palo Alto, San Diego

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

Cutter Law Opens Hotlines For Brain & Spine Injury Cases in Palo Alto, San Diego

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  • Cutter Law Opens Hotlines For Brain & Spine Injury Cases in Palo Alto, San Diego
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    The announcement comes in light of the latest figures published by The National SCI Statistical Center (NSCISC) , which indicated that there are around 18,000 new spinal cord injury (SCI) cases each year across the US.
  • Cutter Law also appreciates the emotional challenges both victims of spinal cord and brain injuries and their families face.
  • "Cutter Law recognizes that alongside legal representation, access to quality medical care is crucial for individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries," says Brooks Cutter, one of the firm's lead attorneys.
  • Therefore, Cutter Law works diligently to ensure that their clients receive appropriate compensation to cover their medical care expenses."

One Call Celebrates the Strength and Determination of Injured Workers With the Launch of Injured to Empowered

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One Call, the nation's leading care coordinator of ancillary services for the workers' compensation industry, today announced the launch of its Injured to Empowered™ program, an ongoing celebration of injured workers who have risen above their injuries.

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  • One Call, along with its partners, plays a vital role in these journeys by getting injured workers the care they need when they need it.
  • While we can't completely prevent these injuries from occurring, we can help injured workers strive for a quality life post-injury."
  • "Injured to Empowered reinforces our purpose-driven approach to workers' compensation," said One Call CEO Jay Krueger.
  • Watch Billy P's full story on the Injured to Empowered webpage, onecallcm.com/empowered , and visit often for additional success stories.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Szymon Sami Rosenblatt as a Top Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Neurology

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Monday, July 17, 2023

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Szymon Sami Rosenblatt is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Neurology.

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  • HIGHLAND PARK, Ill., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Szymon Sami Rosenblatt is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Neurology.
  • Dr. Rosenblatt pursued higher education at the University of Düsseldorf in Germany where he earned an MD and completed a fellowship in general physiology at Harvard Medical School.
  • An expert in neurosurgery, Dr. Rosenblatt focuses on surgical treatment for brain- and spina tumors; pituitary surgery; surgery for facial pain; degenerative spine disorders; and deep brain stimulation for movement disorders.
  • Dr. Rosenblatt noted that neurosurgeons diagnose and treat disorders of the central nervous system, often by performing surgery on the brain or spine.

Wandercraft Partners with a leading Brazilian rehabilitation institution to provide the world's first self-stabilized walking exoskeleton

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

NEW YORK, US and PARIS, France, 13 July 2023 -- Wandercraft, the developer of the world's first self-stabilized walking exoskeleton, designed to enable people with walking impairments to stand up and walk again, announced today that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Brazilian Health authority to provide its Atalante X self-stabilized walking exoskeletons to support patient rehabilitation and medical research following a stroke or spinal cord injury. Two Atalante X exoskeletons will be located at Lucy Montoro, a leading Brazilian neurological rehabilitation institution with facilities in and around the city of Sao Paulo.

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  • Two Atalante X exoskeletons will be located at Lucy Montoro, a leading Brazilian neurological rehabilitation institution with facilities in and around the city of Sao Paulo.
  • Atalante X enables individuals with severe gait impairment, including those with upper extremity dysfunction or cognition challenges, to stand up and walk hands-free.
  • The exoskeleton is self-stabilizing for hands-free locomotion and provides multi-directional movement for task-orientated treatment.
  • Users of the Atalante X system may also experience the general health benefits associated with walking, being mobile and upright.