Plenary Session 10 | "Equipping Heroes" and Research & Named Awards

Nathan Short, the 2023 recipient of the Evelyn Mackin Travel Grant for Education and Research, will discuss implementing a hand therapy conference in Ukraine as part of a collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO) and Hand in Hand with Ukraine (HIHWU). The conference was held to address limited access to specialized hand rehabilitation for individuals with complex traumatic injuries and promote early rehabilitation using a team-based approach. The presentation will highlight the role of hand therapists in addressing combat injuries and encourage reflection on opportunities to advance health equity globally.

Celebrate the accomplishments of your colleagues receiving awards for their impact on the American Society of Hand Therapists, their contributions to the specialty of hand and upper extremity therapy, and their outstanding research.