Ronnie Dickson’s Red River Canyon Climbing Trip, 12/2011
Here’s a few photos from POA’s Ronnie “Spider Man” Dickson during a recent climbing trip to Red River Gorge, a canyon system on the Red River in east-central Kentucky. This canyon system features an abundance of sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, waterfalls and natural bridges, making it one of the world’s most popular and challenging climbing […]
“Sanford Police Officer Doesn’t Let Amputation Stop Him From Working,” Orlando Sentinel, 11/18/2010
Here’s another great news story about POA patient Officer Lonnie Taylor. All his hard work and determination have him back on the job at Sanford PD just six months after losing his leg to cancer. Click on the following link to view the Orlando Sentinel article
POA Patient Lonnie Taylor returns to Sanford Police Dept., 11/17/2010, WFTV Interview
Officer Lonnie Taylor, on medical leave from the Sanford Police department after losing his leg to cancer six months ago, was determined to get back to work as soon as possible. He never once considered the possibility of returning to a desk job, and today he returned to full duty at the Sanford Police Department, […]
POA Patient Kent Solheim in University of Louisville Magazine Spring 2010 issue, “The Green Beret”
Great article about Maj.Kent Solheim, a Green Beret soldier who lost his leg while on a mission in Iraq. You can also see a video of him running in the “Sports Training” section of our website. Click on the following link to view the UL Magazine article
POA’s Ronnie Dickson releases “Amputee Biking” video, 10/18/2010
In addition to his running video, Ronnie has also created an “amputee” biking video. Click on the following link to view the video
POA’s Ronnie Dickson releases new “Amputee Running” video, 10/18/2010
Ronnie Dickson has released a new “amputee running” video with lots of informative and useful information. Click on the following link to view the video
POA Patient Leo Morales (hip disartic) of Cancun, Mexico Completes his First 5K!!, 10/10/2010
Leo continues to achieve every goal he sets for himself, the latest of which he accomplished today; he trained for and completed his first 5K walk/run in Cancun, Mexico!! Leo’s ultimate goal is to participate in the New York marathon! He’s already told Stan he better get in shape because they are going to do […]
Ronnie Dickson, “Climbing with Persistence,” O&P Edge Magazine, 10/ 2010 Issue
Ronnie Dickson, who is doing his prosthetic residency at POA, was recently featured in the O&P Edge Oct 2010 issue. His story of persistence and determination is truly inspiring! click on the following link to view the O&P Edge article
POA Patient Maggi Pivovar is Educating Others About The Dangers of Meningococcal Meningitis, Nursing News article, 8/2010
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection that can prove fatal within 24 hours of a persons first symptoms. POA patient Maggi Pivovar knows the dangers of meningitis very well. Three years ago she lost both her legs below the knee after contracting the disease. She now works to increase awareness of the availability of a […]
10-year-old POA Patient Jake Bainter and family featured on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines”, 8/29/2010
This documentary tells the touching story of a chance encounter between Jake and 72-year-old Bill Hansbury on the date Jake’s leg was scheduled to be amputated. You can click on the following link to view the segment and read the written article: Chance Encounter Sparks Friendship