Melbourne Vodder Review

Professor Neil Piller gave a captivating talk at the Dr. Vodder School - International Review course in Melbourne Australia, November 24 - 26, 2013. One of his topics was Therapeutic Innovation, why are we so slow to adopt?, encouraging us to take a skeptical not cynical approach to evaluating new approaches to lymphedema care.

Vodder certified PT or PTA wanted

We are looking for a Vodder Certified PT or PTA, prn to start as soon as possible. We are an out-patient Physical Therapy Clinic which is located on the first floor of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Virginia. We treat all ages and all forms of lymphedema. If you need any more info please call Betsey, Alecia or Melinda at (757) 312 6122, melinda.shuler@chesapeakregional.com

Vodder News

The latest Vodder News is now available.  Please visit http://www.vodderschool.com/vodder_news to read the lastest and previous issues.

Dr. Towers lymphedema segment on CTV

Congratulations to Dr. Anna Towers on getting this segment on lymphedema aired on CTV recently: http://www.healthandfamily.ca/lymphodema

See you at the NLN!

We hope to see some of you at the National Lymphedema Network conference at the Omni hotel in Dallas September 6 – 9. Look for the Dr. Vodder School exhibit along with the Wittlinger Therapy Clinic at booth # 615 next to the LANA and Solaris booths. See you there!

LAO Annual Conference

Lymphedema Association of Ontario
Online Registration for the 16th Annual Lymphedema Conference being held on 

Saturday, October 27th, 2012 is now available:
http://www.lymphontario.ca/component/option,com_dtregister/Itemid,461/ 

Lymphedema Ethnodrama

Lymphedema ethnodrama. An exciting new development is the production of an ethnodrama on the realities of living with lymphedema. This can be viewed at
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewEVF6CcTlEKYlLNcc8FWQ?feature=results_main

Lymphedema Therapist survey from LANA

Lymphedema Therapist survey from LANA is now ready. Please complete on-line at http://www.smttest.com/JobAnalysis/lanaclt/survey.aspx

Dr. Vodder Trained OT wanted

Dr. Vodder trained occupational therapist needed for CarePartners in
Asheville, NC.
Job Qualifications:
Current Occupational Therapy license in the State of North Carolina.
Experience required:
Minimum of one year experience as a staff OTR
Basic computer skills
To learn more about this position or CarePartners, please contact
CarePartners HR department (828) 274-9567 ext 4225
To submit an application www.carepartners.org

Vodder MLD/CDT therapist featured on CTV news

Dr. Vodder MLD/CDT therapist, Ian Soles from the Salutaris Centre in Edmonton, Alberta is featured on this CTV news clip from April 5^th. http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20111024/Edm_Carmen_Leibel_Your_Health_111024/20111124/?hub=EdmontonHome

Lymphedema Magazine is launched

PATHWAYS - Canada's Lymphedema Magazine, empowering patients and professionals, is a new publication launched this Spring by the Canadian Lymphedema Framework and its provincial affiliates. This full colour, professionally produced magazine will provide education and information to a niche market of Canadians living with lymphedema and the various professionals that support their care. Subscription, advertising and editorial content enquiries can be directed to canadalymph@live.ca

Are you interested in learning more about the role of the lymphatic system in general health and well-being, and lymphedema awareness, prevention and management?
 

Open to the public, talks will be held at InspireHealth - Integrated Cancer -

Care Centre from 4-5pm on March 21st, Apr 25th, May 30th and June 27th.

Address where talks will be held - Suite 212 - 2187 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria BC V8R 1G1. (Located above the TD Bank in Athlone Court)

The talks are free, but please register as space is limited. Tel 250 595 7125.

The website for InspireHealth is: www.inspirehealth.ca

Vodder News is now available

Read the latest information in “Vodder News” about the Dr. Vodder School, including an informative article by Dr. Judith Nudelman on the challenges in lymphedema diagnosis. www.vodderschool.com/vodder_news

Bibliography updates

We've just updated our bibliography page. It's got a new section of textbooks and articles specific to MLD. Check it out; http://www.vodderschool.com/bibliography_of_research_articles

Lymphatic research symposium

Ly Lymphatic research symposium with an emphasis on lymphedema and cancer.
Speakers: Dr. Stanley Rockson and David Zawieja, PhD.
Saturday March 3 from 9.00 - 12.00. Santa Barbara City College, CA.
Free.
Please call Rosario Campuzano to RSVP at (805) 563-5852 or email rosario@ccsb.org.

Congratulations to Miss Emmaline Barker from Dallas, TX who turns 100 today!  Emmaline is a Dr. Vodder certified therapist and is one of the first to be certified in the USA. We wish her all the very best as she celebrates this milestone today.

Mark your calendars for February 20th

Mark your calendars for February 20^th. Robert Harris will be presenting on Lymphedema in Kamloops, BC to health care professionals and patients from 6.30 – 8.30 pm at the Desert Gardens “Sahara Room”. Please contact Helen or Cheryl at info@healthylifegarment.ca or call 778-220-2269 for more information.