OPGA Announces Recipients of 2023 Freedom Award

Published in Orthotics & Prosthetics on November 11, 2023

OPGA Freedom AwardsOrthotic and prosthetic (O&P) providers from across the country are being recognized for their exceptional care of military personnel.

Twenty-seven O&P providers were recently honored with a 2023 Freedom Award in recognition of their exceptional care of military personnel.

“We’re proud to recognize these O&P providers for the exceptional care they provide to those who have sacrificed for our freedoms,” said Adam Miller, president of OPGA. “The Freedom Award highlights their dedication to the distinguished veterans they treat, and to our nation’s armed forces.”

The 2023 Freedom Award recipients are:

97 Cares — Florence, SC
Advanced Prosthetics LLC — Columbia, SC
Allegheny Orthotics and Prosthetics — Altoona, PA
Central Brace And Limb Co. — Indianapolis, IN
Choice Orthotics & Prosthetics — Knoxville, TN
Human Engineering Research Labs — Pittsburgh, PA
Leimkuehler, Inc. — Cleveland, OH
Lima Brace & Limb, Inc. — Lima, OH
Limbcare Prosthetics and Orthotics of Georgia, Inc. — Albany, GA
Limbcare Prosthetics and Orthotics of Georgia, Inc. — Americus, GA
Limbcare Prosthetics and Orthotics of Georgia, Inc. — Cordele, GA
Limbcare Prosthetics and Orthotics of Georgia, Inc. — Tifton, GA
Limbcare Prosthetics and Orthotics of Georgia, Inc. — Valdosta, GA
Mobility Prosthetics — Murray, UT
NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics — Farmington, MO
NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics — Oregon, OH
NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics — Southfield, MI
NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics — Fond du lac, WI
NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics — Sheboygan, WI
NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics — Oshkosh, WI
Orthocraft, Inc. — Brooklyn, NY
Orthotics and Prosthetics One — Waterloo, IA
Rehability — Spring Hill, FL
Restorative Prosthetics & Orthotics — Murfreesboro, TN
Southeastern Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc. — Chattanooga, TN
Tillges Orthotics & Prosthetics — Maplewood, MN
Todd Bullock dba Sierra Prosthetics-Orthotics — Grass Valley, CA

Recipients of the 2023 Freedom Award received a framed award to showcase in their patient care facility.

“This award is a small token of appreciation that these integral providers can display in their facility,” said Miller. “We are proud of these professionals who provide products and services that ensure our military heroes have the increased mobility and independence they deserve.”

For more information about the award, visit www.vgm.com/opgafreedomawards


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