Primal Pictures Introduces Web Site Primal Pictures has introduced an interactive anatomy Web site designed to make it easier to find 3-D anatomy images online. The service allows users to access 3-D computer graphic models of human anatomy and view pathology text. Subscribers can download or print images in order to enhance patient consultations, staff training, and lecture presentations. A free trial can be obtained by visiting www.anatomy.tv. Sunrise Medical Donates Wheelchairs Sunrise Medical's Team Quickie, Longmont, Colo, a national sports and recreation program that sponsors athletes with disabilities, teamed with Gwynn/Steinbrenner Racing (GSR) to donate wheelchairs to five young adults with spinal cord injuries. The donations were made at the request of Darrell Gwynn, coowner of GSR, in lieu of payment for acting as a spokesperson for Quickie wheelchairs. One wheelchair was presented to 17-year-old Alicia Zody of Marshall, Ill, who was paralyzed in a car accident. Signature 2000 Purchased On August 31, 2001, Signature 2000 Inc, North East, Pa, was sold to Todd M. Dinner by Health Care Solutions. Dinner ran the business as general manager for 15 months before buying the company. The goals of reduced lead times and increased product quality will continue to evolve under the new ownership. The business will continue to operate as Signature 2000 in its new location in Erie, Pa. Collaboration Announced A partnership between Body Tech NW, Mukilteo, Wash, a wheelchair accessory manufacturer, was established with Heather Wylie, a sales and marketing expert within the wheelchair industry. Wylie will help the company bring its products to market. Senator Visits Chattanooga Group Senator Max Cleland (D-Ga) visited Chattanooga Group Inc, Hixson, Tenn, to see the latest products in rehabilitation. The company displayed several of its products for the senator. Cleland is a decorated Vietnam War veteran and former head of the Veterans Administration under President Carter. Gentiva's Home Rehab Program Expands Gentiva Health Services Inc, Phoenix, expanded its "Rehab Without Walls" program, a neurological and cognitive-based rehabilitation service for patients in homes or community-based settings. The new locations will include Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Miami. The program also won a 3-year accreditation from CARF. Langer Biomechanics Changes Name At the Langer Biomechanics Group Inc annual meeting of shareholders in July, shareholders approved changing the company name to Langer Inc. Langer's new Web address is www.langerinc.com. Discounted Products Online DeRoyal, Powell, Tenn, has opened its online health care products store, offering discounted nonprescription products at www.deroyal.com. It was designed to support its line of products in addition to keeping both physical and occupational therapists from losing money while allowing patients to purchase nonprescription, nonreimbursable products directly online. Products available include orthopedic supports and braces for treatment of minor injuries, wound care, and skin care. President and CEO of Brooks Retires Gary L. Nederveld, president and CEO of Brooks Rehab Solutions, Grand Haven, Mich, has retired. Nederveld founded the company in 1968, which was then called Gary Nederveld & Associates, later known as GNA. The company grew into one of the largest regional rehabilitation providers in the country. Online Guides Introduced The Hygenic Corporation, Akron, Ohio, has posted three product exercise guides online, including a newly developed stretching and exercise program for exercise balls. The exercise guides, available at www.Thera-BandAcademy.com4, include instructions and full-color photographs demonstrating exercises for exercise balls, bands and tubing, and Aquafins™. Otto Bock Gives Promotion Otto Bock Health Care, Minneapolis, has appointed Patrick Chelf to the newly created position of vice president of marketing. He brings to his position experience in marketing and sales management and in new product development, and expertise in strategic business planning.
