POA Patients in the News! Archives - Page 7 of 14

POA patient Tanya Khvisko, “Child of Chernobyl gets new Prosthetic Legs,” Fox news, 8/23/2011

Tanya Khvisko, a “child of Chernobyl,” was born with limb deficiencies 4 years after the devastating nuclear power plant accident. She is currently living in Kansas City with host families while attending school. POA patient Maggi Pivovar and Tanya met at a local church where Tanya admired Maggi’s high tech legs, and the two of them formed an instant bond. Maggi noticed that Tanya was in need of new prosthetic

Congratulations to Ronnie Dickson!

Congratulations to POA’s Ronnie Dickson, who will be inducted into the Athletes with Disabilities Network Hall of Fame on November 3rd. He will be receiving the “Rising Star” award. Way to go, Ronnie!!! You can read more about Ronnie and all his accomplishments on his blog. Click here to view blog.

7-year-old MeiMei White, POA’s youngest Triathlete!, 9/2011

MeiMei White has the focus and determination of a great athlete….and she’s only 7 years old! The fact that she is an above-knee amputee does not hold her back. Last week she completed her first triathlon…. yesterday she was featured on Macon’s local NBC TV news demonstrating her amazing balance while stand-up paddling! Bravo!!!!! What’s next? Whatever MeiMei puts her mind to, that’s what!! Click here to view video.

Interview with POA’s Scout Bassett at World Champs in China, “Back to Beijing,” usatriathlon.org, 9/9/2011

POA’s Scout Bassett returned to China for the first time since her adoption 16 years ago to compete in the ITU World Championships! She will be meeting with media during her stay to share the incredible story of her adoption and life thereafter. More importantly, after the race she will be meeting with a 7-year-old girl who became an amputee after the recent earthquake. What an incredible blessing for them

“U.S. Earns 8 Medals, 2 Titles at Paratriathlon Worlds,” USA Triathlon.org, 9/9/2011

Congratulations to Melissa Stockwell, Sarah Reinertsen and our *SCOUT BASSETT* who earned Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at Worlds!!!! AmAzINg athletes!!!!!!! Click here to read article.

POA’s Jordan Thomas on Front Page of Orlando Sentinel!, “Rollins College Student makes it his Mission to Help Child Amputees Get Artificial Limbs,” 9/7/2011

POA’s Jordan Thomas, a bilateral amputee, was featured in an Orlando Sentinel article on 9/7/2011. Jordan, who lost his legs in a boating accident, is currently a student at Rollins College in Orlando. Click on the following link to read the article. Click here to read article.

POA patient Zoe Gibbs’ ABC News interview, “Teenager Bounces Back from Jet Ski Accident,” 9/7/2011

Zoe Gibbs is ready to get back in the game! The following ABC news segment, filmed at our POA office and fitness center, tells the story of Zoe’s accident, recovery, rehabilitation program and plans for the future. With her determined and positive spirit, she’ll be back on the volley ball court with her teammates in no time!

Scout Bassett interview, “Overcoming Adversity with Excercise,” CNN, 8/30/2011

POA’s Scout Bassett was recently interviewed by CNN’s Sanjay Gupta about how she overcomes adversity with athletics and exercise. Click here to view the video.

The BiOM Powerfoot by iWalk; promising new techology!

SGM Chris Self recently put the new BiOM Powerfoot by iWalk to the test. It’s the world’s first bionic lower leg system to replace the action of the foot, achilles tendon and calf muscle. The BiOM generates power during plantar flexion, propelling the prosthesis forward. This allows the amputee to use less energy when walking. Very exciting and promising technology! Click here to view the video.

“The Outcome is in the Details,” O&P Edge, July 2011

Here is another in a series of articles written for the O&P Edge magazine by POA resident Ronnie Dickson. Click here to view the O&P Edge article