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Amniotic band syndrome led to the absence of the left leg below the knee for 16-month-old Jendayi, who was born prematurely at 33 weeks. She was recently fit with her first prosthetic leg by clinician Maleah Brody, CPO at the #HangerClinic in Children's Wisconsin. Jendayi's five older siblings are incredibly supportive of their sister, cheering her on as she works toward her goals of standing, walking, and one day running. We know this is just the beginning for this adorable toddler, and we can't wait to see what she accomplishes next with Maleah and team by her side. #EmpoweredCareers

We are excited to announce the promotion of Amy Hobbs to the role of Vice President and General Manager of ACP - Accelerated Care Plus! Amy recently celebrated her 20-year anniversary at ACP, where she started in clinical education and held various leadership positions before advancing to lead all clinical operations. Over the years, Amy has demonstrated her passion for improving the field and her dedication for enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based rehab solutions. Please join us in congratulating Amy on her new role!

Fourth grader Alaina loves camping, science, cheer, and the Savannah Bananas baseball team. After being diagnosed with bone cancer in her left leg in July 2023, Alaina underwent a rotationplasty amputation and was fit with her first prosthesis by the Savannah, GA #HangerClinic team this past February. Her mom, Mary shared: “Our Hanger team, Stephen Miller and Haley Counihan, went above and beyond for us – more than I would have ever imagined.” Throughout Alaina’s treatment and amputation recovery, she’s had the chance to build a special bond with the Bananas team, even taking some of her first steps in her new prosthesis on the field alongside the players. Now in remission, Alaina is looking forward to the new school year and sharing her encouragement for others: “Never give up. There’s an army waiting for you.” #EmpoweredCareers

Join us for a CE webinar on Thursday, August 29! Be part of an important conversation on the evolving landscape of O&P advocacy, and learn how healthcare professionals can collaborate to drive meaningful legislative and regulatory outcomes for patients with limb loss. From #OandP leaders to patient perspectives, Shane Wurdeman, PhD, Maggie Baumer, JD, Brian Hafner and Yvonne Llanes will lead the discussion and share their unique viewpoints. Attendees can expect to learn: --The critical role that a strategic advocacy approach plays in achieving policy changes. --The importance of building a strong body of evidence and how that contributes to policy reform and success. --The necessity for patient-centered approaches in advocacy efforts. --Current evidence that is helping shape care for relevant patient populations. Sign up today to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gMXmpMTH

We are pleased to officially welcome O&P Insight into the Hanger family! An established leader in #OandP consultancy, providing solutions and support for providers and manufacturers, O&P Insight will be part of Hanger’s Products & Services business segment, and will maintain its brand, leadership, and team, led by Lesleigh Sisson, CFO, CFM. “Adding O&P Insight to the Hanger ecosystem further demonstrates our commitment to the O&P community through strengthened partnerships and a shared vision for the future - all centered around the patient,” shared Pete Stoy, Hanger’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “O&P Insight is uniquely positioned to provide innovative and collaborative support to businesses seeking solutions in today’s healthcare landscape, and we are eager to demonstrate how the synergy between O&P Insight and Hanger can enhance the profession and ultimately improve patient care.” Read more in our Hanger newsroom: https://lnkd.in/g4-5xcVx

Seventeen-year-old Jack enjoys music, digital art, coding, and playing video games. After being diagnosed with osteosarcoma last year, Jack underwent the amputation of his left leg at the hip at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Just a few months ago, Jack was fit with his first prosthesis by Ken Doe and Jordan Dunn at the #HangerClinic in Allentown, PA. Ken shares, “Jack is an absolute rock star and has made tremendous progress in his physical and mental strength during the process of getting his prosthesis.” Thank you, Ken and Jordan, for your compassionate care in helping Jack achieve his goals. #EmpoweredCareers

Last month, #HangerClinic was a proud sponsor of the 10th annual #AngelCityGames (ACG) at Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA! Team members and Hanger Clinic Patient Champions from across the nation cheered on participants and provided onsite support to the athletes. Thank you to Clayton Frech, Ezra Frech, and Angel City Sports for another outstanding adaptive sporting event – we’re proud to be a longtime sponsor of ACG and look forward to watching the event grow and reach even more athletes. #EmpoweredCareers

University of Utah Department of Mechanical Engineering student Tim Dixon recently won first place at the Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB3C org) for his undergrad research paper on creating and optimizing new metrics for diagnosing and tracking the treatments of sagittal craniosynostosis.   Tim collaborated with #HangerClinic’s Jason Ramsey and Phillip Stevens on the abstract titled, “Optimization of objective measurements for evaluating saggital synostosis detection and treatment efficacy”, where he won first place out of 45 submissions in the Image-Based Measurement, Analysis, and Modeling category.   Congratulations, Tim, on the well-deserved recognition for your innovative research! Thank you for your collaboration to help improve patient outcomes in #OandP.   Learn more about the award: https://lnkd.in/ge2dNRd5

#EndeavorGames celebrated their 25th anniversary this year, and #HangerClinic has been a proud partner for all 25 years! The annual event hosted more than 400 athletes of all ages and abilities in two locations (Edmond, OK and Fort Wayne, IN), empowering attendees to participate in adaptive sports and reach their full potential. Thank you to the local Hanger Clinic teams from near and far who came out to cheer on the athletes and show their support. #EmpoweredCareers

“AI can enhance our ability to understand our patients at a deeper level by enabling use of medical records information, incorporating patient-reported outcomes data into our decision-making, and helping us create better patient results and more effective documentation.”   Molly McCoy and Shane Wurdeman, PhD recently spoke with the #OandP Almanac about the opportunities and challenges that AI poses to the industry, and how the field will evolve as the use of this innovation continues to grow. Learn more about their insights and read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gs4mhAQq #EmpoweredCareers