Arimed

Wed, Feb 18, The Rusk Amputee Support Group in New York City had their first social outing. The group was started last year as a monthly gathering for amputees and their families at the Rusk Rehabilitation institute.  Drs. Jeff Cohen and Jeff Heckman started the group to meet the needs of their patients for more information and support to living as an amputee in the big city.

The support group had their first social bowling outing at the Chelsea Piers complex in Manhattan. Arimed is glad to be able to sponsor the social outing and the cohesive endeavors of the amputee support group.

Rusk Amputee Support Group grin during bowling outing at Chelsea Piers.

The NYU/Rusk Amputee Support Group’s mission is to supply information and educational resources for its members while fostering an environment for social networking, peer mentoring and volunteer opportunities. A monthly meeting provides a forum for amputees to share their experiences and concerns on a diverse range of issues. At each session, healthcare team members from the Rusk Institute include resident and attending physicians, psychologists, social workers, physical, occupational and recreational therapists and vocational counselors who work together with amputees, friends and family members.

Monthly meetings are held the 2nd to last Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Rusk Institute (400 E. 34th St.) on the first floor in room 111. All are welcome.