Short takes: Invacare, Culpeper
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:07 AM CDT, Wed August 4, 2021
Elyria, Ohio-based Invacare has launched its Aviva Storm Rx rear-wheel drive power wheelchair. “We are excited to introduce the next generation of Invacare power mobility products with the Aviva Storm Rx,” said Joost Beltman, senior vice president and general manager, North America. “This launch represents yet another step forward for our end-users, while further differentiating Invacare’s product portfolio.” The Aviva Storm Rx’s features include a flared front end that supports use of the center mount platform for overall turning radius reduction, enables the user’s legs to tuck under the chair up to seven degrees, allows the user to get closer to their environment and facilitates easier stand pivot transfers…Culpeper, Va.-based Culpeper Home Medical has achieved accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. “Culpeper Home Medical’s staff worked very hard to achieve this accreditation,” Ronnie Rankin, store owner, told The Star-Exponent. “This accreditation will allow us to serve Medicare beneficiaries at the highest level of care over the next several years.” Culpeper Home Medical serves central and northern Virginia with hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs, lift chair recliners, power wheelchairs and scooters, and more. It bills Medicare, Medicaid, managed care organizations and numerous third-party payers.
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