World Renowned Spinal Cord Injury Researcher, Dr. Wise Young, to Speak at RIM Symposium
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Dr. Wise Young will be the keynote speaker at DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan’s 4th Annual Rehabilitation Symposium on Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm, at the MGM Grand-Detroit.
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RIM Studys Wearable Robot: Wheelchairs Users Stand and Walk
Friday, January 06, 2012
Six patients with spinal cord injuries at DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) will test a revolutionary robotic exoskeleton from Ekso Bionics, that is designed to help wheelchair users to stand and walk.
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Dr. Horn selected as vice chair of AAPMR's Program Planning Committee
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Lawrence Horn, M.D. M.R.M., was selected to serve as vice chairman of Neurological Rehabilitation for the Program Planning Committee of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Selected to Study Robotic Legs for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury
Thursday, June 09, 2011
DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is among 10 rehabilitation centers in the country that will participate in an investigational trial of eLEGS. eLEGS is a wearable robot developed by Berkeley Bionics, that powers wheelchair users up to get them standing and walking.
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Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Receives Web Health Award
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The Health Information Resource Center announced the winners of its 13th Annual Web Health Awards which honors the nation’s best digital health resources. Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan received a Merit Award for its monthly consumer e-newsletter called Health e-Solutions.
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RIM Nurse to Receive Prestigious 2011 Nightingale Award
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Kim Aylers, RN,BSN,CRRN, will be honored with the 2011 Nightingale Award in the category of Long-Term Care/Rehabilitation Nursing at the 23rd Annual Nightingale Awards for Nursing® on May 5th at the San Marino Club in Troy.
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RIM's Wheelchair Basketball Team Headed to National Championships
Monday, April 04, 2011
RIM’s team will compete in the 2011 National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament (NWBA) April 7-10 in Denver, CO.
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Former Detroit Lion, Mike Utley, to Fund Scholarship at RIM
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Former Detroit Lion, Mike Utley, is offering a person with a spinal cord injury (SCI), the opportunity to maximize their recovery and improve their quality of life, by providing a scholarship to DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.
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RIM's Very Own, Sharina Jones, Wins Ms. Wheelchair Michigan Pageant
Monday, March 07, 2011
Sharina Jones, 31, of Troy, was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2011 on Saturday, March 5, at the Ms. Wheelchair Michigan Pageant held at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids.
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RIM Celebrates 60 Years of Hope and Healing
Thursday, March 03, 2011
On Thursday, March 10, 2011, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM), will celebrate 60 years of providing hope and healing to those recovering from disabling injuries and illnesses, at its Anniversary Gala at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, from 6-9 p.m.
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