The four-day conference will include an appearance by VA Deputy Health Secretary Dr. Sherif El Nahal, 50+ cutting-edge exhibits and more.
Washington , August 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Paralyzed of America launched 10 today.Th Healthcare Summit & Expo – A four-day conference featuring more than 100 acute care and rehabilitation hospitals and community care centers across the country, more than 75 distinguished speakers and 50 plus exhibitors – all specializing in the field of spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) through workshops, retreats And will conclude with PVA’s Clinical Excellence Awards recognizing veterans and other clinicians in paralysis care, this year’s summit will include an update from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Health Dr. Sherif Ilnahal.
“When the Paralyzed Veterans of America Healthcare Conference & Expo began in 2010, our goal was to bring the latest research, technology and best practices around spinal cord injury and complications directly to our healthcare workers,” he said. Charles BrownNational President of PVA. “Toward that goal, we are also committed to advancing MS and ALS education, and investing in the VA and all its clinics.
“We are very proud to be back with PVA again, this time at the Healthcare Summit & Expo.” Christopher CaggianoNational Director of Veterans Affairs and VERSAJET Systems at Smith & Nephew, Inc. “Supporting our nation’s healthcare professionals and all those with mobility impairments and helping them regain their independence and improve their quality of life is not what the PVA Conference is all about. But it’s what drives Smith & Nephew, Inc.”
In the year In 2021, more than 26,000 veterans with spinal cord injuries received care from the VA. An additional 28,000+ veterans with MS regularly receive care from the VA each year, and more than 1,000 veterans are diagnosed with ALS each year. These are just a few statistics that our nation’s veterans face and impact today’s health care system. They are also the reason PVA regularly hosts Healthcare Summits and Expos.
“Spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders can strike anyone at any time,” Brown continued. “PVA has helped veterans and others living with SCI/D, MS and ALS, and our conference is an extension of that support. This event is more than just another conference, it’s a lifeline for people with paralysis – it supports new treatments and therapies, finding a cure for paralysis; Learning about advances in care and palliative care, and following improvements in SCI/D, MS and ALS care and treatment.
in March 2022, the PVA created the MS Committee for the first time, a standing committee of the Board of Directors – consisting of eight PVA members from all over the country who represent the daily needs of veterans with MS. The committee acts as a voice on legislative issues affecting veterans with MS. It provides first-hand input from its members with MS; Produces a weekly podcast on MS-related topics. and serves as a professional resource for all veterans living with the disease. In addition to its new committee and advocacy efforts, PVA is partnering with expert groups in the MS field, including the National MS Society and VA’s Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence — both of which will be at this year’s summit.
Attended by VA physicians, nurses, therapists and psychologists as well as private health care professionals, PVA’s Summit is one of the largest and most sought-after health care conferences in the U.S. PVA is grateful to our generous sponsors for this support. Healthcare Summit & Expo of the Year, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Biogen, Onward Medical Inc., Novartis, NMEDA, First Nation Group, and Quantum Stealth. Visit SummitPVA.org to learn more.
About the Paralyzed of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization for the benefit and advocacy of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. The organization ensures that veterans get the benefits of serving our country. oversees care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funds research and education in the search for cures and improved care for individuals with paralysis.
A lifelong partner and advocate for veterans and all people with disabilities, PVA develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, and provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation. With more than 70 offices and 33 chapters, Paralyzed of America serves veterans, their families and caregivers in all 50 states. District of ColumbiaAnd Puerto Rico. Learn more at PVA.org.
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