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Breast Cancer & Mastectomies

Introduction Amputation is commonly understood as the loss of a major limb such as an arm or a leg. However, the loss of any body part often includes profound functional ...continue.

Career Exploration 101 (Adults/Veterans)

During this training, Trenaya Reid, Workforce Development Manager, will provide ways to navigate career exploration, such as learning your skills, analyzing your interests and researching information within your career field ...continue.

Career Exploration 101 (Youth Ages 15-17)

Get an overview of what Career Exploration is and the skills/resources necessary to be able to search for jobs within a participant’s career interests. The Workforce Development Manager  also provides ...continue.

Careers in Public Health

Are you wondering which careers choices are available to you within the Public Health Field? Hear from Associate Professor of Public Health at Grand Valley State University, Dr. Julia VanderMolen ...continue.

Charcot Neuropathic Arthropathy

Volume 12 · Issue 1 · January/February 2002 - by Mihir M. Jani, MD, and Jeffrey E. Johnson, MD - Charcot neuropathic arthropathy is a progressive destruction of bone and ...continue.

ChooseMyPlate.gov

Published 10/6/2015 - MyPlate Illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a familiar image - a place setting for a meal. Before ...continue.

College Funding Resources for Individuals with Disabilities

Created 10/2019– There are many different opportunities for individuals with limb loss or limb difference to find resources that may be able to help pay for their post-secondary education. These ...continue.

Community Health Workers Fact Sheet

Introduction   There are many resources available for community health workers (CHWs). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a CHW is a front-line public health worker who ...continue.

Congressional Caseworkers: How They Can Help

Created 3/2022 - A major responsibility for members of Congress is to provide service to their constituents back in their state or congressional district. ...continue.

Connecting Online for People With Limb Loss

Last updated 03/2012 - Support from a local amputee group is not always available. The following are online communication resources for amputees, caregivers, friends and family members of amputees who ...continue.

Coping With Aging and Amputation

Senior Step – Volume 1, 2004 - by Omal Bani Saberi, LCSW, CCHT - “To grow old is to pass from passion to compassion.” – Albert Camus We all get ...continue.

COVID-19 Guidance for the Limb Loss and Limb Difference Community: Emotional Well-Being

Created 7/2020 - We understand that this is a difficult time for us all. Below, please find some tips and resources to ensure your mental and emotional well-being during this ...continue.

COVID-19 Guidance for the Limb Loss and Limb Difference Community: Telehealth

Created 07/2020 - We realize that many of you are experiencing apprehension in going to routine healthcare visits. Some offices may even be closed currently. Telehealth is defined as the ...continue.

COVID-19 Guidance for the Limb Loss and Limb Difference Community: Wheelchair or Other Assistive Technology Users

Created 07/2020 - In addition to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, users of wheelchairs or other types of assistive technology have unique precautions to take ...continue.

Covid-19: Returning Back to Work

Created 10/2022 - There are many programs, organizations, and resources available to assist employers and employees (including Public Health professionals) with returning to work after the COVID-19 pandemic. The following ...continue.