From left to right is Prosthetics Chief Corey Smith, Advanced Medical Support Assistant Rosemarie Hawkins, Prosthetic Representative Tina Parsons, Prosthetic Assistant Chief Warren Lingham, Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist Cassandra Thatcher, Certified Pedorthist Devin Burgin, and Inventory Manager Mayra Hurtado standing next to the Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Mobile Clinic in front of the Wilmington VA Medical Center.

Wilmington VA: mobile clinic to expand access to prosthetics and orthotics for rural vets

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

The Wilmington VA Medical Center is taking a major step toward improving access to prosthetic and orthotic care for veterans living in rural areas. Thanks to a grant from the Office of Rural Health (ORH), the VA has launched a new Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinic (MoPOC) aimed at providing these essential services in Delaware and southern New Jersey. The …