Five pump tracks installed and ready to ride in five consecutive days? Sounds like a pipe dream! In April 2024, five Navajo Nation communities made it happen through cooperative planning, committed partnerships, and iron will. Communities that partnered to receive the new pump tracks include Crownpoint and Navajo Township in New Mexico; and Nazlini, Hard Rock, and Kayenta in Arizona. Led by Lisa Chee, Acting Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Coordinator, the Navajo Area Indian Health Services initiated a vision for the project, tying access to pump tracks to increased physical activity, health, and connection for people of all ages in Navajo communities. They also secured the funding through grants from Indian Health Service Health Promotion/Disease Prevention program and Outride. IMBA Community Engagement Specialist Joey Klein and Navajo Nation Coordinator Laura Johnson provided on the ground consulting. American Ramp Company’s Perry Ramsey ran the installation of their composite, modular pump track systems. Silver Stallion’s Shaun Price was on the ground, documenting the process and outcomes. Each community coordinated the clearing of the land and preparing of the sites with leadership from local trails organizations such as K’é Community Trails of Crownpoint, NM. Congratulations to these communities on making this happen, and the investments in biking infrastructure that increases opportunities for more bodies moving and age-inclusive fun on two wheels! https://lnkd.in/gYjDEu7R
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World Day of Remembrance on November 19 is a call to action to urge leaders to do more to prevent pedestrian deaths, which are at an all time high. There were 7,324 deaths reported in 2021. More can be done to protect all road users, especially people walking and biking. While other countries successfully implement proven safety strategies, traffic deaths continue to rise in the U.S. We need to encourage our leaders to: -Lower speed limits -Redesign roadways to calm traffic and ensure safe walking and biking space -Put more funds toward safety and less toward speed. Let's work together to make #SafeStreetsforPeople. Learn more and find a #WDoR2023 event in your area ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/d87AvP3B
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Despite serving as a central hub for medical activity in the state, the Illinois Medical District (IMD) in Chicago presents significant safety hurdles for pedestrians, cyclists, and commuters due to its bustling thoroughfares and fast-paced traffic. In response to these challenges, the recently unveiled IMD Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Plan introduces five projects aimed at mitigating risks and enhancing overall safety within the district. As a nonprofit dedicated to advancing people-focused shared mobility solutions, SUMC is excited to see that included in the plan are efforts to transform Wolcott Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly zone, establish a dedicated fitness loop along Damen, and implement a comprehensive road diet on the same avenue. These endeavors encompass a range of measures, from the creation of vibrant public spaces to the installation of protected bike lanes and the introduction of traffic calming strategies. We look forward to seeing the project outcomes, and how they foster a more sustainable, accessible and equitable community for all. For a more comprehensive look into these transformative initiatives, refer to the complete IMD Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Action Plan: https://lnkd.in/gxDEGqeg
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"I went to the hospital, and that's when I really had to contemplate: how well do I want to get, and how badly do I want to get it?" From that moment, Marcel knew he needed to change his life, so he joined our recovery program at the Mission. Watch this video to see how he found healing and restoration -- not only for himself, but for his family, too! #testimonythursday #recoveryprogram #restoration #storiesofhope #rescuemission #recoveryispossible #lifechange #addictionrecovery #testimony
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There are several ways to give: ✨Donate directly to an RST Fund here: https://lnkd.in/gNs-jdgM ✨Donate to support the Healthy Home Laboratory, which is a collaboration that has strong RST representation: https://lnkd.in/g7pNqXrf ✨Select another SHRS fund to contribute to: https://lnkd.in/g6ZEjf97
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Today, February 27th, is Pitt Day of Giving! Please support Rehabilitation Science and Technology (RST) and Healthy Home Laboratory (HHL). We appreciate your gift and no amount is to small. Help make a difference today! Give here: https://lnkd.in/dDfywWhg and https://lnkd.in/dRNTZr_4 #PDoG24 #PittDayofGiving
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"Strength starts in the mind. Once you lose that attitude of try or fight, your body does the same thing." It’s people like Abbott HeartMates teammate, Brody Lambert, who inspire us to push the boundaries of what's possible with innovative technologies. Despite numerous health challenges, including a heart transplant and living with an Abbott HeartMate II LVAD and an Abbott TriClip device, Brody's resilience and strength of mind shines through. Watch his story on ABC4 to see how our TriClip G4 system is helping him keep living life to the fullest. #PatientStory #HeartFailure #TriClip #HeartMates Important Safety Information: TriClip: https://bit.ly/3z6h0Py. HeartMate II: https://lnkd.in/gb6gqtek
Provo farmer speaks of heart failure diagnosis at 24 years old
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Check out the latest news and notes in this fall's first issue of Currents.
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Clinically-fast and research-accurate motion capture almost here…
🚀 Excited to showcase Walkey's initiative to enhance the mobility of older adults! Walkey (https://lnkd.in/g32wQnDR) leverages Model Health's platform to measure walking kinematics. But that’s not all. They also use our newly developed walking module to extract spatio-temporal walking parameters (walking speed, cadence, asymmetries, stride length, etc) with just one click. With our solutions, Walkey wants to identify walking deficiencies and intervene early, ensuring that older adults age safely. 💡 Are you too interested in accurate measurements of movement? Let’s connect, we have modules tailored for analyzing not only walking but also running, squatting, and more.
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🚴♂️ News about #cyclistsafety research at SAFER! 🚴♂️ We are proud to announce the launch of the Surrogate Measures of Safety for Single Bicycle Crashes (SMoS4SBC) project, aimed at tackling the overlooked yet critical issue of single #bicyclecrashes (SBCs). With over 80% of serious cyclist injuries attributed to SBCs, this collaborative effort, led by Kevin Gildea, from Lund University together with Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI), seeks to utilize #safetymeasures. Using advance #computervision techniques and #mathematicalmodeling, the researchers are working to proactively identify #riskfactors and develop targeted interventions. Read more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dbtSfp_2 #roadsafety #trafficsafety #collaboration
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https://lnkd.in/gMNh-8Gu Every year about this time, the MS 150 rolls around and Sally and I get involved. We do it because we like to ride our bikes AND we do it to support the many afflicted by the scourge that is multiple sclerosis. More than likely, you have family members or know someone well who battles MS. Here's a chance to support patients and families enduring MS as well as funding research for a cure. If you're in the Kansas City Area and have time on a Tuesday (5:30 - 8:30 PM) you should check out our version of a "training ride" in which fitness is merely an afterthought. No rider is left behind as we traverse the trails in Johnson County. Initiation criteria, dues and an agenda are non-existent. However, each route is carefully planned to account for the all-important post-ride gathering. For example, half priced appetizers or domestic beers for $3.00 are vital considerations in choosing meeting locations. Why not give it a try?
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Professor in Neurology, Attending Physician, Medical Director of the Telestroke Network SOS-TeleNET @University Hospital and Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus
Annual Rescue Stage in Frankfurt am Main: strategies are needed to reduce door-to-DOAC-reversal time in prehospital care, telestroke networks and emergency rooms.
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