Tag: Mobility equipment
United Spinal launches tech guide
April 9, 2025HME News Staff
NEW YORK – United Spinal Association has launched a digital Tech Access Product Guide, a crowd-sourced database of products designed to make life easier for people with physical disabilities, ranging from spinal cord injuries to age-related arthritis. The guide offers something for consumers from all backgrounds within the disability community. Highlights of the guide include:
Meal prep and eating: Electric can openers, easy-to-hold utensils and adaptive cutting boards...
NSM receives Joint Commission accreditation
April 9, 2025HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — National Seating & Mobility has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Home Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. "NSM is honored to receive the Home Care reaccreditation from The Joint Commission," said Crispin Teufel, NSM CEO. "This recognition...
Rehab Medical marks 20 years of service
March 26, 2025HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – Rehab Medical is celebrating 20 years of service and dedication to improving the quality of life for individuals with mobility challenges.
From its founding in 2005 as a durable medical equipment provider to its transition to a complex rehab technology (CRT) provider, Rehab Medical has supported countless users, providing them with custom mobility solutions that empower independence and confidence.
"As we take this time to reflect on what the...
Mobility City taps industry vet for VP role
February 6, 2025HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City has named Craig Kreakie as vice president of franchise operations. He brings more than 20 years of related experience in the home medical products business, including 15 years of operational experience at Cardinal Health and, most recently, as vice president of sales and service at SpinLife. "We are thrilled to have Craig as part of the leadership team at Mobility City Holdings," said Diane Baratta, CEO of Mobility City. "His strategic mindset...
Motion: Nothing without its clients
February 27, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor
TORONTO – Motion, a mobility and home access provider, commemorated International Persons with Disabilities Day on Dec. 3 with its own “5 Days of Caring,” but “putting the client at the center of what we do” is a yearlong goal for the company, says CEO Sue Gilpin.
“With persons in vulnerable positions, like disabilities, it’s important to wrap around them, building that awareness and showing that commitment,” she said.
Here’s...
SpinLife executes on ‘growth playbook’
November 18, 2022Tracy Orzel
NEW CASTLE, Del. – SpinLife has opened its first brick-and-mortar location, a project that began with its acquisition of True Mobility in 2021 and culminated with the recent grand opening of a rebranded and completely redesigned showroom.
SpinLife is what Pattiann McAdams, senior vice president and general manager, calls “a relationship-driven retailer who happens to transact online and over the phone” to provide a range of mobility equipment.
“That’s...
SpinLife provides ‘quick access’ with physical location
October 10, 2022HME News Staff
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - SpinLife, a division of Numotion, has opened its first physical location in New Castle, Del.
“We are thrilled to open our first physical location in Delaware,” said Pattiann McAdams, SpinLife senior vice president and general manager. “SpinLife is committed to specializing in mobility equipment for both the aging and disabled populations, offering unique products in key categories, such as scooters, power and manual wheelchairs, lift chairs, beds, and...
HME Home Health embraces ‘different’
October 7, 2022Liz Beaulieu, Editor
RICHMOND, British Columbia – HME Home Health Ltd. was included in the Globe and Mail’s “Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2022” in September, an accomplishment made possible by its leadership team completely re-imagining the rehab and accessibility markets, resulting in a 91% increase in revenue over three years.
With revenues of $10 million to $25 million in 2021, HME Home Health was ranked at 340 out of 430 companies across Canada and is the first home medical...
Two new Next Day Access franchises open
October 6, 2022HME News Staff
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Next Day Access, a provider of accessibility and mobility solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of a franchise location in Kansas City.
The location is owned by April Springer, Chris Bakalars and Carl Loge. Bakalars and Loge bring nine years of franchise experience; Springer joined Next Day Access Minneapolis in 2020.
“Joining Next Day Access was a new industry and career for me,” said Springer. “I have always wanted to own a business...
Mobility City thrives with 'innovative franchise model’
June 23, 2022HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City added 14 franchise locations in eight months, bringing its total to 34 in 22 states.
The newest locations are in major markets, including Las Vegas, Phoenix and Dallas, as well as locations in Maryland, Florida, Idaho and Colorado.
“Wheelchairs and scooters are the most frequently used pieces of equipment that help seniors and the disabled get around to enjoy life,” said Diane Baratta, president and CEO. “Our products and...