Tag: O&P Woman of the Year
OPGA calls for O&P WOY noms
June 10, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa — The Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) has opened nominations for the 2026 O&P Woman of the Year Award. Sponsored by Össur and presented by OPGA, this annual award honors women who have made significant and lasting contributions across the orthotics and prosthetics profession, demonstrating exceptional leadership, service and dedication. “We’re proud to continue recognizing the remarkable women whose work strengthens providers, empowers patients, and...
OPGA names Fanny Schultea 2025 O&P Woman of the Year
September 8, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) has announced that Fanny Schultea, MS, MSed, CPO, LP, FAAOP, executive director of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research, has been selected as the 2025 O&P Woman of the Year. The award was presented to Schultea during the AOPA National Assembly on Sept. 4. “Thank you to VGM Group, OPGA and Össur for this platform and the extraordinary opportunity to share with the O&P community...
Women of the Year: VGM announces finalists, OPGA calls for noms
June 2, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The VGM Group has announced the finalists of the 2025 HME Woman of the Year:
Ginger Walls, director of clinical and technical education, Permobil Americas
Jennifer Jordan, vice president, baby and mom division, Aeroflow Health
Robin Menchen, CEO, Rotech Healthcare
Autumn Kline, director of sales and marketing, NuCara Home Medical
“These outstanding women exemplify significant contributions to their company, community...
Sheryl Sachs on breaking down barriers
October 16, 2024Tracy Orzel
BALTIMORE – From shaping legislation to mentoring future leaders, 2024 O&P Woman of the Year Sheryl Sachs is transforming the field of orthotics and prosthetics. As a certified prosthetist orthotist (CPO) at Maryland-based Dankmeyer, Sachs, MSPO, channels her expertise and fierce dedication into ensuring equal care and innovative solutions for patients. HME News recently spoke with Sachs about her mission to break down barriers, not only for her patients but also for other women.
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In brief: CGM outcomes, Vent360+ launch, O&P WOY, AdaptHealth refi
September 18, 2024HME News Staff
DALLAS – Patients living with diabetes who use continuous glucose monitoring devices had 35% lower total cost of care and 23% higher device adherence when therapy was provided through a medical vs. pharmacy benefit, according to peer-reviewed research conducted by CCS and published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research Diabetes (JMID).
Non-adherent patients who use CGMs also had a higher rate of therapy reinitiation when therapy was provided through a medical (22%) vs. pharmacy...
OPGA names finalists for Woman of the Year Award
August 13, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America has announced the four finalists nominated for the 2024 O&P Woman of the Year Award.
The finalists are:
Dr. Justina Appel, PhD, CO, BOCP, LPO, clinical specialist with NuTech Synergies;
Jenna Calomeris, vice president of sales with ThorWear, DBA Elevate Movement;
Dr. Sara Peterson, PhD, L/CPO, FAAOP(D), clinical research scientist/certified prosthetist orthotist (CPO) with O&P Clinical Innovations; and
Sheryl Sachs,...
Nikki Grace-Strader on not wasting any time
September 29, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – O&P Woman of the Year Nikki Grace-Strader wears a lot of hats at Osseointegration International, but chief among them is educating patients and clinicians about osseointegration, a procedure that enabled her to walk again.
When Grace-Strader lost a leg several years after due to a spinal cord injury, she eventually underwent OI to directly connect a prosthesis to the end of her residual limb.
“I became really passionate about exploring options for patients who...
In brief: Quipt buy, oxygen template, Woman of the Year
September 13, 2023HME News Staff
CINCINNATI – Quipt Home Medical has acquired a business with operations in Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana reporting unaudited annual revenues of about $9 million and adjusted EDITDA of $2 million post-integration.
The company says the acquisition adds scale with 10 locations, 17,500 active patients, 1,900 unique referring physicians and important insurance contracts.
“The completion of this transaction demonstrates our ongoing patience and discipline as it relates...
Finalists for O&P Woman of the Year announced
August 21, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America has announced the four finalists for the 2023 O&P Woman of the Year Award. They are:
Charu Bhanti, co-founder of CPO Services
Marita Dorsch-Carozza CP, FAAOP, senior surveyor with American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC)
Teri Kuffel, JD, vice president and founding co-owner of Arise Orthotics & Prosthetics and president of AOPA
Nikki...
OPGA seeks Woman of the Year
June 19, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America has opened the nomination period for the 2023 O&P Woman of the Year Award. Nominators are encouraged to provide examples of how the nominee has made significant contributions throughout her career to serve her patients, the community, business and the O&P profession. “Now in the seventh year, we are thrilled to continue recognizing the outstanding women in the O&P profession with the O&P Woman of the Year Award,”...