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Region 6 has partnered with Glory Girl Productions to present the film, The Addict’s Wake. The movie shares stories of substance use disorder and treatment told from the survivor’s perspective. Following a week of virtual film screenings between September 19 and September 26, a virtual panel discussion will take place on September 26 at 2:00pm CT. The panel will share their experiences and knowledge for recognizing, diagnosing, and supporting persons with substance use disorders while advocating for advances in prevention and recovery awareness and information for the broad impact of substance-use primarily in small and rural communities. https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/addicts-wake-virtual-film-screening-panel-discussion-webinar

When the Civil War broke out, 18-year-old James Hanger enlisted in the Virginia cavalry. Two days later his left leg was torn off at the knee by a cannon ball. A Federal surgeon amputated his leg just below the hip, saving his life. It was the first amputation of the Civil War—the first of over 60,000 to follow.

A few months later, after a prisoner exchange, Hanger returned to his home in Churchville, Virginia. He would later say that when he returned home, “I was the prey of despair. What could the world hold for a maimed, crippled man!”

As it turned out, the world held a lot for James Hanger. Instead of wallowing in his despair, he devoted himself to designing a prosthetic leg, leading ultimately to a revolutionary innovation that relieved the suffering and enhanced the lives of tens of thousands of amputees. James was issued patents for his new design and the company he founded, now called Hanger, Inc., is today the world’s leading manufacturer of prosthetics, valued at over $1 billion.

James Hanger overcame his adversity, turning it into an opportunity to improve himself and to make the world a better place.

Today is the birthday of James Hanger. He was born on February 25, 1843.

Spinal stimulation can improve arm and hand movement years after a stroke Two stroke patients regained control of a disabled arm and hand after researchers delivered electrical stimulation to their spines, paving the way toward a medical device that could aid movement.

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of spillover viruses, starting with ... what are they? As we launch a series about spillover viruses — like SARS-CoV-2, which triggered a global pandemic, you may have a lot of questions. So do we — 7, to be exact, in the quiz below.

Daily 'breath training' can work as well as medicine to reduce high blood pressure Research finds five to 10 minutes daily of a type of strength training for muscles used in breathing can help anyone reduce or prevent high blood pressure. The training can also help elite athletes.

https://www.npr.org/2022/09/19/1123661163/ryan-reynolds-colon-cancer-colonoscopy-awareness-rob-mcelhenney

Why Ryan Reynolds is telling people to get a colonoscopy After he lost a bet, actor Ryan Reynolds had his colonoscopy filmed. His doctor detected a polyp, which can be a precursor to cancer. He's now urging others to get screened for colon cancer.

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, read more like the Facts and Stats on this page.

National Sickle Cell Awareness Month - Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc. September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease. Read the President’s Proclamation here. SCDAA’s 2022 theme is Sickle Cell Matters 2022. View our Awareness Month Flyer & Facts Sheet. W...

Five things to know about Monkeypox in 2022.

Five Things to Know About Monkeypox in 2022 | Health-Notes With monkeypox outbreaks occurring simultaneously around the world, hear from the Infectious Disease team at DynaMed on what we know so far about monkeypox.

This experimental drug could change the field of cancer research A small trial using the drug dostarlimab yielded an unprecedented success rate in eliminating tumors.