Orthotics Prosthetics Canada
1 Eglinton Ave., E, Suite 705 M4P 3A1 Toronto, ON, Canada

In the latest issue of thrive magazine, OPC President, Jesse Cornell writes a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated prosthetic and orthotic professionals for their commitment as healthcare providers and essential workers throughout the pandemic. Take a look! thrivemag.ca Thrive4Amps

Throughout the last 40 years, the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope has challenged society to focus on ability rather than disability. And while this year we cannot come together in person, the hope is to unite in spirit through this year’s theme One Day. Your Way. On Sunday, September 20, participate in the Terry Fox Run wherever you are! Around your neighbourhood, backyard, down the street, or around the block. To participate and to donate, visit: https://terryfox.org/

Our profession has lost a remarkable person. William McGuiness passed away on September 19, 2020. Bill was the original Prosthetic and Orthotic program head and... instructor at BCIT. Bill was responsible for developing a program that educated hundreds of P&O students. His impact on our profession is unparalleled. From an infant receiving a hip orthosis to an elderly patient using a prosthesis, Bill has his hand in all our treatments. Bill was always smiling. He was a caring compassionate man how was always smiling. Bill leaves behind his wife Catherine, daughter Megan, son Patrick and their families. Funeral mass will be live streamed Saturday October 3 at 11:00 https://youtu.be/ubsMFc1L8

Deadline is approaching to contribute to this ISPO Canada/OAPO event!

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Russell Prosthetics Ltd. has an immediate opening for a RTP or RTPO to join our team. Located in New Westminster, BC, 30 minutes east of downtown Vancouver and close to all of the cultural and recreational activities the area has to offer. Since 1988 Russell Prosthetics has provided patient-focused care while maintaining close ties to community, provincial, national and international P&O organizations. We support ongoing personal and professional development and value a healthy work/life balance. Please contact Scott Hedlund CP(c) for more details. (m) 604-816-6054 or [email protected]

Congratulations to our newly elected Board of Director members! Term begins August, 2020.

Congratulations to Dan Mead, OPC's Past President and current Nominations Chair for being named Essential Worker of the Day from Sudbury.com The treatment and work that you provide has been crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to all the other essential workers for keeping our communities safe! read the full article here: https://www.sudbury.com//essential-worker-of-the-day-prost

Have you seen our COVID-19 Resource Hub yet? We just added an update from ISPO with their current COVID-19 recommendations. You can find it here! https://opcanada.ca/covid19/

Our latest updates and recommendations during COVID-19. https://opcanada.ca/current-covid-19-operating-recommendat/

Students at the University of Toronto are leading a very interesting study for persons with limb loss. They are looking to hear about YOUR experiences going home after a rehabilitation stay. See below and guilcherlab.com/recruitment-op for more information about the study!