Tag: Awareness
California recognizes March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month
March 17, 2026HME News Staff
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California State Assembly has voted to recognize March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month, formally acknowledging obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a serious and underdiagnosed public health issue with consequences for individual health, workforce safety and public safety. “Sleep apnea is a silent but widespread condition that affects health and safety across our state, especially in underserved communities,” said Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon, who introduced the...
Eli Lilly, O’Neal 'break through stigma’ of obstructive sleep apnea
October 28, 2025HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – Eli Lilly has a new partnership with NBA Hall of Famer and cultural icon Shaquille O’Neal to launch a nationwide campaign raising awareness about moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
The campaign aims to educate the public about symptoms and potential health impacts of moderate-to-severe OSA, a serious but often overlooked health condition that impacts 24 million people in the U.S., many of whom are overweight or living with obesity, the company says.
"Moderate-to-severe...
NCART update: Awareness Week turnout, new supplier member
September 5, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – National CRT Awareness Week Aug. 14-18 saw more than 120 organizations and hundreds of individuals share stories, write articles, post videos, hold webinars and create new resources for advocacy, according to NCART. “The week accomplished exactly what we set out to do, which was develop a better understanding of complex rehab technology, the people who use it, how it’s prescribed and provided, and why access is so important,” the organization stated in a bulletin....
NCART shares Awareness Week ideas
July 18, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – NCART has updated its website with different ways that stakeholders can participate in its upcoming National CRT Awareness Week on Aug. 14-18. Among the ideas:
Download pre-made graphics available on the NCART website and share them on your social media pages.
Make a short video about complex rehab and send it to drenehan@ncart.us or post it to your own social media (Check out this sample: https://vimeo.com/845967059?share=copy).
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Personal stories to power CRT Awareness Week
June 16, 2023Tracy Orzel
WASHINGTON - Organizers are trying something different this year to build awareness around CRT Awareness Week, scheduled for Aug. 14-18.
To get the word out, organizers are asking CRT users to submit short videos sharing their personal experiences, detailing the complex rehab technology they use, and explaining the importance of CRT in their lives.
“We'll choose five videos and each day we’ll highlight one of them during CRT Awareness Week,” said Mickae Lee,...
Groups set agenda for Nat'l CRT Awareness Week
August 10, 2022HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – As part of National CRT Awareness Week next week, Unite4CRT and NRRTS will present a series of panel discussions on Aug. 17 to raise awareness of the importance of ensuring access to complex rehab technology. The series kicks off at 12:45 EST with a welcome message, followed by a presentation on “Navigating the Public School System When You Have a Disability.” Other presentations: “Traveling With My Wheelchair – What Should I Expect?” “You...
NCART, NRRTS announce virtual fly-in
July 12, 2021HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – NCART and NRRTS will host a Virtual CRT Congressional Fly-in on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of National CRT Awareness Week. “Every year we hold a CRT-focused Washington, D.C., event that keeps CRT advocates connected with Capitol Hill to talk about issues impacting access for people with disabilities,” NCART stated in an announcement. “We’re excited to offer the opportunity to deliver these important messages without asking attendees to leave...
Merits teams with advocate for giveaway
March 29, 2021HME News Staff
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Merits USA and its sister brands Avid Rehab, Precision Comfort and Pilot have partnered with disability advocate Chelsea Bear for a giveaway in honor of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Entrants have a chance of winning a Roadster 3 Scooter from Merits USA. The Roadster, with its easy disassembly and portability, is great for those with CP and other mobility disabilities, the company says. “I couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with Merits for this special...
Poor sleep quality: Is it stress or apnea?
March 15, 2021HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – For half of Americans, stress over the past year of the pandemic is negatively impacting the quality of their sleep, according to the results of nationwide survey of 1,000 adults conducted by ResMed.
While COVID-related stresses are often noticeable, one of the biggest stealers of sleep might be something people can’t easily detect: sleep apnea, the company says.
“While data show that stress and worry are key factors impacting many people’s...
Awareness week spotlights complex rehab, accessories
August 19, 2020HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - More than 65 organizations and thousands of individuals participated in National CRT Awareness Week Aug. 10-14.
Their top goal for the week: To get their members of the House of Representatives to sign a letter asking CMS to permanently exempt accessories for complex rehab manual wheelchairs from competitive bidding pricing.
“Getting as many House members to as we can to sign on to this congressional letter is especially important,” said Don Clayback, executive director...