Over 400 people from 100 institutions around the world attended the World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care last week in Tucson, AZ. Fifteen topic areas incorporating material from over 100 submitted abstracts were integrated, with break outs for medical specialists including urology, neurosurgery, general pediatrics, orthopedics and neuropsychology as well as current areas of SBA focus sharing research on mental health, weight management, aging, sexuality, and our local area of research with the Spina Bifida Center at CCHMC, transition to adulthood. Jason Woodward, MD, the Director of the Spina Bifida Center and Diane Burns our SBC Program Manager ...
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March is Social Work month and SBC would like to acknowledge the social workers who think outside of the box and break barriers today, this month , and this year. THANK YOU! ...
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Rhonda is home from the hospital and resting comfortably. Her coronary bypass grafting went as expected last Tuesday and she was released from the hospital on Saturday afternoon. Although still tired, she is virtually pain-free and slowly getting back to her favorite pass-time, connecting with family and friends. We expect Rhonda to be out for at least one more week, with brief check-ins after which she will be working a reduced schedule until she is fully recovered. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she continues to regain strength and heal ...
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With Rhonda on a health leave of absence, Diane visited Cleveland in her stead on Tuesday and Wednesday, visiting with Spina Bifida Clinic staff at Akron Children’s Hospital and University Hospitals Rainbow Babies, as well as the Fetal Center at Cleveland Clinic. In these meetings, she shared our programs and services and was pleased with the welcome received and willingness to partner in spreading the word about SBC in Northeast Ohio. Thank you to Kim Slocombe, SBC Board member and urology nurse practitioner at the Cleveland Clinic for planning these visits. While in Cleveland, Diane also hosted a table at ...
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Check out upcoming be.well programs! They have a lot going on and you won’t want to miss it! Registration is first come first serve.  Adaptive Boxing 2023 try-it When: Saturday March 18, 2023 Where: Imhoff School of Boxing Who: All abilities welcome, ages 6 and up! Contact: otpt.be.well@cchmc.org Register here Adaptive Sports Clinic When: Thursdays from 8AM-12PM Where: Medical Office Building, 3430 Burnet Avenue Who: Ages 5 and older who: Need help identifying potential opportunities for sport or recreation Require ongoing physical therapy intervention to safely return to sport Need to master basic skills in preparation for starting a new sport Require ...
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