April 21, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas – April 21, 2020 – In the past weeks, Hanger Clinic teams around the country have been working tirelessly to meet their patients’ orthotic and prosthetic needs, despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. From virtual consultations to on-site visits with appropriate safety precautions, clinicians are using ingenuity to continue “empowering human potential” and ensure patients are able to perform essential life functions without interruption.
This week, the Filbruns in Columbus, Ohio helped keep their family socially distanced by meeting Area Clinic Manager Jason Macedonia, LCPO, in their clinic’s parking lot. Jason provided an on-the-spot casting of Wyatt (9) and helped Jemma (13) test her new running legs. Both siblings use bilateral prosthetic legs and need frequently updated sockets so they can stay active.
In Aurora, Illinois, seven-year-old Ethan Sappington was excited to be fit with a myoelectric prosthetic arm by his prosthetist Mary Hajduk Whalen, CP, CFm, ATC. Ethan and Mary both wore masks throughout his delivery appointment, where Mary ensured proper fit and functionality so that Ethan could immediately begin using his critical new tool—“bringing so much joy and happiness” at this time, according to Ethan’s mother Theresa.
And in Orlando, Florida, Vice President of Prosthetics Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP (D) and Sarah Wrigley connected without ever leaving their homes. Over video chat, the pair conducted a full virtual prosthetic consultation, evaluating the fit of Sarah’s above-knee prosthesis and discussing her upcoming needs.
The dedication of many more Hanger Clinic teams around the U.S. will continue to ensure patients can care for themselves and be independently mobile during this challenging time. Patients are encouraged to visit the Hanger Clinic resource page or contact their local Hanger Clinic to learn more about appointment options during this time, and for the most up-to-date guidance on steps being taken to provide safe care.
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| Jason Macedonia casts Wyatt Filbrun for new prosthetic sockets. |
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| Ethan Sappington tries on his new prosthetic arm for the first time. |
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| Kevin Carroll connects with Sarah Wrigley during a virtual consultation. |
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]