The Brief
- An Army veteran is regaining her mobility at the James A. Haley VA in Tampa after losing her leg following a service-related injury.
- The Regional Amputation Center team creates handmade, custom prosthetics to help veterans from across the Southeast regain their functional independence.
- Veterans receive personalized care plans involving doctors and therapists to ensure they can return to living life on their own terms.
TAMPA, Fla. – A specialized team at the James A. Haley VA in Tampa is helping veterans from across the Southeast rebuild their lives through custom-built prosthetics and intensive rehabilitation.
Tampa VA prosthetic care
What we know:
The Regional Amputation Center at the James A. Haley VA operates like a high-tech workshop to build new limbs for veterans.
Medical director Dr. Jeffrey Heckman said patients travel from Georgia, Arkansas and Puerto Rico to access the facility’s specialized services.…