The Florida Times-Union ran a news story on our group.
Follow the link below:
<http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/040907/met_8778156.shtm>
Follow the link below:
<http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/040907/met_8778156.shtm>
Article on First Coast Post Polio in Florida Times-Union
Polio Casts Shadow in Time by Urvaksh Karkaria-The Times-Union
Polio Casts Shadow in Time by Urvaksh Karkaria-The Times-Union
 | CHECK OUT THE LINKS BELOW! | |
| http://poliotoday.org/ | |
| What is Post-Polio Syndrome? What is Post-Polio Syndrome? | |
| Breathing & Sleep Symposium was a wonderful event, and it is now available online at: http://poliotoday. | |
| org/ExpertOpinionsVideos.php. |
| Florida Prescription Drug Prices Experts Weigh Giving Up on Killing Polio http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- | |
| dyn/content/article/2007/03/01/AR2007030100970.html | ||
| Official web site of Post Polio Health International http://www.post-polio.org/ | |
| Florida Disabled Outdoor Association http://fdoa.org/ | |
| Does Polio Still Exist? Is it still curable? http://www.who.int/features/qa/07/en/ | |
| What ever happened to Polio? http://americanhistory.si.edu/polio/howpolio/rehab.htm | |
| Post Polio Support Group-Jacksonville http://www.mysupportjax.com/index.php | |
| Spinlife-Pride Mobility http://www.spinlife.com/Pride-Revo-4-Wheel-Travel-Scooter/spec.cfm?productID=72817 | |
| Walkeasy crutches http://www.walkeasy.com/shop/category.asp?ProductType=Forearm+Crutches | |
| Roosevelt Home Page Warm Springs http://www.rooseveltrehab.org/ | |
| Some interesting reading for all. |
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/post_polio/post_polio.htm
Post-Polio Syndrome Information Page
Post-Polio Patients Have Swallowing Abnormalities that
For release: Sunday, April 21, 1991
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WHERE TO GO FOR REHABILITATION ?
Here are some helpful links we hope will help anyone looking for a place to go with pools for rehab.
BROOKS REHIBILATION, JAX http://www.brooksrehab.org/
They have a heated pool
Here are some helpful links we hope will help anyone looking for a place to go with pools for rehab.
BROOKS REHIBILATION, JAX http://www.brooksrehab.org/
They have a heated pool
THE TEMPORARY LOAN CLOSET AT: 2709 Art Museum Dr, Jax, FL
Has wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, scooters, commode chairs, hospital beds etc. for temporary loan basis. You will
need a Doctor's Prescription, An Appointment and a way to transport the equipment. CALL: TLC Monday-Friday
from 9:00am to 4:00 pm. A one time donation of $5.00 is requested.
Has wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, scooters, commode chairs, hospital beds etc. for temporary loan basis. You will
need a Doctor's Prescription, An Appointment and a way to transport the equipment. CALL: TLC Monday-Friday
from 9:00am to 4:00 pm. A one time donation of $5.00 is requested.
Disabled Services
If you are disabled and need an accommodation to attend a special event in Jacksonville, FL., call the Disabled
Services Division (904) 630-4940 (Voice), (904) 630-4933 (TDD).
If you are disabled and need an accommodation to attend a special event in Jacksonville, FL., call the Disabled
Services Division (904) 630-4940 (Voice), (904) 630-4933 (TDD).
Dr. Alan R. Berger, M.D. UF&Shands 904-633-0052
http://jax.shands.org/find/bio.asp?id=1206
He has written several published books and many published articles.
He has been studying Post Polio Syndrome
NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE PROGRAM AT SHANDS JAX
Professional Education
Medical School: Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem,
NC
Residency: Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Fellowship: EMG and Neuromuscular Disease, Massachusetts
General Hospital, Boston, MA
Board Certification: Neurology, EMG and Neuromuscular Disease
Specialties & Interests
Specialty: Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurology, Neuromuscular
Medicine
Clinical Interests: Neuromuscular diseases
Research Interests: Peripheral neuropathy, electrophysiology
| Helpful links on polio and post polio |
Mobilitywheels caters to the senior and the disabled community in search of power mobility/Assistive technology
products such as power wheelchairs, scooters and your everyday medical supplies.
http://www.mobilitywheelsonline.com/
products such as power wheelchairs, scooters and your everyday medical supplies.
http://www.mobilitywheelsonline.com/
| Doctor's around Town and Articles found on Polio |
| THE DOCTORS LISTED BELOW ARE TREATING SOME OF OUR MEMBERS JACKSONVILLE St Marys, GA. Dr. Shachie Aranke Phone: 912-729-6821 201 Blake Shore Pt, GA 31558 Works with PPS patients Mayo Clinic: Dr Peter Dorsher Md: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: 904-953-2823 Also: Dr. Thomas Rizzo MD: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: 904-953-2823 Not affiliated with Mayo Clinic: Dr Daniel Kessier DO: Family Medicine 907-744-7300 (trained at Mayo Clinic) 6484 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32277 Dr. Weiss DO: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 904-296-9939 6800 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216 ORANGE PARK Dr Barbara L.Cruikshand, MD 550 Wells Road Suite 17, Orange Park, FL 32073 904-269-2900 Dr Victor Maquera, Jax Neurological Clinic 1895 Kingley Ave. Suite #903, Orange Park, FL 32073 - 904-276-1663 ST. AUGUSTINE Scott Corneal, D.O.--Physical, Rehabilitation and Pain Management Doctor Integrative Pain Solutions 1301 Plantation Island South #402A Saint Augustine, FL 32080 904-471-4744 |
SWIM THE WARM SPRINGS
Reservations are suggested. 706-655-5870
Limit 80 participants
For more info click on the link
401 Little White House, Road Warm springs, GA 31830
Reservations are suggested. 706-655-5870
Limit 80 participants
For more info click on the link
401 Little White House, Road Warm springs, GA 31830
Post Polio Clinic Returns
Roosevelt Warm springs is opening a Post-Polio Clinic
Dr. Kathryn Hoffman, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist has
returned to Roosevelt Warm Springs to lead their Post-Polio Evaluation Clinic.
For Appointments Call: 706-655-5702
Roosevelt Warm springs is opening a Post-Polio Clinic
Dr. Kathryn Hoffman, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist has
returned to Roosevelt Warm Springs to lead their Post-Polio Evaluation Clinic.
For Appointments Call: 706-655-5702
Breathing & Sleep Symposium
now available online at: http://poliotoday.org/ExpertOpinionsVideos.php#SusanPerlman05
As you watch and listen, you can also link to symposium photos to enjoy the informal moments
shared: http://poliotoday.ning.com/photo/albums/breathing-sleep2010.
now available online at: http://poliotoday.org/ExpertOpinionsVideos.php#SusanPerlman05
As you watch and listen, you can also link to symposium photos to enjoy the informal moments
shared: http://poliotoday.ning.com/photo/albums/breathing-sleep2010.
| Shands Jacksonville Neuroscience Institute 9th Floor, Tower I 580 West 8th Street Jacksonville, FL 32209 (904) 383-1022 UF St. Marys Multispecialty Center 201 B Lakeshore point St. Marys, GA 31558 (912) 729-6821 |