NASCIC want input from people living with SCI for a 20-minute survey to better understand the health information resources people use and value. Complete the survey then sign-up for a gift card to thank you for your time.
surveymonkey.com/r/SCINeedsInfo…

Going home is a major step in adjusting to life after #spinalcordinjury - it can be exciting and scary.

Learn more about what to expect when you first go home after injury with this #MSKTC factsheet. msktc.org/sci/factsheets…

Congratulations to our Chair Vu Nguyen! Dr. Nguyen was named the 2024 Paul W. Burleson Award winner. 🏆This award has special meaning because Dr. Burleson was a renowned UAB physician and benefactor. UAB Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation UAB Heersink School of Medicine UAB Medicine
Read more: go.uab.edu/49ELLs3

The university has reached another monumental research milestone — $774.5 million in fiscal year 2023 — carrying on the most successful era of research funding in UAB history. UAB Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is proud to be a part of this impactful research community. bit.ly/3u80yvw

Our friends Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems are surveying people with SCI on their information needs to help researchers in developing information resources related their injury. The survey takes bout 10 min to complete. For questions or more information, contact MSKTC at [email protected] or 202-403-6929.

Read the new factsheet, Nutrition and Spinal Cord Injury, from our friends Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems and co-authored by UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System. It defines nutrition, why it's important, and other important nutritional information. Available in English and Spanish. msktc.org/sci/factsheets…

Good health starts with an understanding nutrition and following a healthy, nutritious diet. This new Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems factsheet provides insight into the impact of nutrition on health, wellness, daily activities & overall quality of life after spinal cord injury. msktc.org/sci/factsheets…

Looking forward to the UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine Ribbon Cutting this week!

Behind the camera with members of our spinal cord injury team discussing their comprehensive approach to treating SCI patients, which includes a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, OTs, PTs, SLPs, TRs, case managers, psychologists, & peer mentors. #UABrehab #SpainRehab

Check out this all-star faculty lineup! UAB Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation's Dr. Jereme Wilroy, Project Co-Director, UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System joins a panel of mentors to discuss early career development. UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System #uabmedicine #UABHeersink #ACRM2023

In this 28-minute video, Dr. Casey Azuero explains the results of a pilot project to improve the UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System's continuity of care across UAB hospital. Recorded at the UAB Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Grand Rounds Series November 4, 2022. youtu.be/I6HyUwRLt1w

Congrats to UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System project co-directors, Drs. Rachel Cowan and Jereme Wilroy, on their UAB Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation faculty promotions.

A fantastic new factsheet from Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems. This one, A Guide to Inpatient Rehabilitation Services for People With Spinal Cord Injury, includes information about choosing an inpatient medical rehabilitation facility after an SCI. #SCIAwarenessMonth . msktc.org/sci/factsheets…

News from the National Institutes of Health loom.ly/HMPQ5fE The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has designated people with disabilities as a population with health disparities for NIH-supported research

Meet our UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System team here UAB Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Celebrating #SCIAwarenessMonth . uab.edu/medicine/physi…

Fantastic honor for our friends Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems for this infocomic based on a factsheet co-authored by UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System. #SCIAwarenessMonth

ACRM is honored to announce Yuying Chen, MD, PhD as the ACRM 2023 SCI-ISIG Margaret Nosek Award recipient.

Register now to join Dr. Chen and all of the award recipients in Atlanta for the ACRM 100th Annual Conference. ACRM.org/register

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Catch UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System project co-director, Dr. Jereme Wilroy, ACRM in Atlanta. #SCIAwarenessMonth

September is #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth . Improve your #SCIAwareness with this Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems factsheet on Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: Part 2—Recovery and Rehabilitation. msktc.org/sci/factsheets…

In recognition of #WorldSCIDay , meet our Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems team working to improve care and outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injury. Funded since 1972, the UAB SCIMS remains the longest continuously funded system in existence. UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System UAB Heersink School of Medicine