May 29, 2020
Austin, TEXAS, May 29, 2020 – On May 21, Hanger hosted a webinar for the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) profession as part of an ongoing effort to provide timely and relevant resources to industry peers and partners during the COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. The virtual event drew hundreds of attendees from more than 45 states and 250 organizations globally.
Hanger’s Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Jim Campbell, PhD, CO, FAAOP, moderated the webinar along with Hanger Clinic Regional Director Lissa Adams, MPT, CP. The program featured a diverse panel of leading clinicians and industry experts, including:
• Joseph B. Webster, M.D., National Medical Director, VA Amputation System of Care
• Michael Oros, CPO / LPO, FAAOP, Regional Vice President, Hanger Clinic
• Phil Stevens, MEd, CPO, Director of Clinical and Scientific Affairs, Hanger Clinic
As part of Hanger’s recently-launched online education series in the Hanger Clinic Virtual Classroom, “Provision of O&P Care in a COVID-19 World” explored strategies for meeting the new demands in delivery of care, communication and increased safety measures in a COVID-19 world. Panelists shared unique perspectives on everything from maintaining employee and patient safety to the preservation of essential services.
The full May 21 webinar is now available for viewing, along with a comprehensive list of upcoming virtual classes for professional credit through the Hanger Clinic Virtual Classroom.
About Hanger Clinic – Hanger Clinic provides comprehensive, outcomes-based orthotic and prosthetic solutions at more than 925 patient care locations nationwide, and is part of the Hanger, Inc. ecosystem of diversified companies. Rooted in clinical research, excellence and innovation, its 1,700 board-certified clinicians provide customized solutions for all ages designed to increase the mobility and function of each person they have the honor of serving. For more information on Hanger Clinic, visit HangerClinic.com.
Contact:
Annie Myers
External Relations Manager
(210) 440-7380 or [email protected]