The Dish with Denise: Web Series
Introduction to the Series
Introduction to Denise Hoffmann, and the Dish with Denise series. Who I am, and why I'm doing this.
The Amputee Coalition Advocacy Forum
Come and see what the Amputee Coalition's Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. is all about, and how you can become an advocate for the limb loss/limb different community and help make changes for better resources and better outcomes. We need your help!
Steps of Faith Foundation
Come with me to Kansas City, to learn about the amazing nonprofit, Steps of Faith Foundation, that provides prosthetic devices for uninsured amputees. Get to know the hard-working individuals that make things happen, the easy application process, and how you can become a Steps of Faith supporter.
AOPA Policy Forum and the Medicare O&P Patient Centered Care Act
Come with me back to Washington, DC to learn about the AOPA Policy Forum that was held in May, and the Medicare O&P Patient Centered Care Act that was just introduced into the house as a result of these efforts. Now we need your help. Please click on the link and send a message to your legislator, asking them to support this bill. It only takes a couple of minutes. https://p2a.co/D9VT7kb
Navigating Amusement Parks
Come along and learn some inside scoop about navigating amusement parks. In this episode we visited Animal Kingdom and Universal Studios Orlando. Do you have some other tips that you've learned? I'd love to hear them. Please share in the comments.
Navigating the Beach
Come with me to beach and learn about some things you can do ahead of time to ensure you have an enjoyable time at the beach as a person living with limb loss. Also check out some different things that I tested out to see if they keep sand and water from getting into the foot shell, as well as not using your prosthesis, and care after your day.
Amputee Coalition National Conference 2023
Come along with me to Orlando, FL and see what this year's Amputee Coalition National Conference was all about.
Storytime with The First Step Guide - Part 1: Pre-Surgery thru Rehabilitation
Join me for a storytime of the Amputee Coalition's First Step Guide. I will highlight some important information from pre-surgery to rehabilitation in the limb loss journey. Link to order Amputee Coalition Publications on my resources page.
Storytime with the First Step Guide - Part 2: Your Emotional and Mental Health Journey
Join me in the story time of the Amputee Coalition's first step guide. I will highlight important aspects of your emotional and mental health in the limb loss journey and provide pertinent resources to help. Links to these resources are located on my resources page.
National WWI Museum-Bespoke Bodies: The Design & Craft of Prosthetics
Join me at the National WWI Museum in Kansas City, MO and find out what the Bespoke Bodies Exhibition is all about. Visit their website at https://theworldwar.org/bespokebodies
Insurance Claims, Denials, and Appeals
Unfortunately, insurance and Medicare denials for prosthetic devices occurs quite frequently. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to overturn those denials. In this episode I am visiting with Lesleigh Sisson, founder of O&P Insight, and we discuss aspects of insurance and Medicare claims and denials, and things you can do to appeal and overturn that denial. You can find the Insurance and Medicare Denials and Appeals trifold that I created, and reference, on the resources page.
The Making of a Prosthetic Foot
Are you curious how a prosthetic foot is made? Then come along with me to PROTEOR's manufacturing facility in Gunnison, Utah and see how it's done. It's more than just a shoe size and left or right configurations.
Hiking a National Park
Come along with me to Zion National Park and learn about some tips for going to a national park, as well as some tips for hiking as an amputee. If you have any other tips, please share in the comments. We all love to learn about new ways, and tips and tricks, to do things!
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