Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC

Since 1974, POABC members have been providing patients high-quality orthotic and prosthetic care in BC.

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

Great news for British Columbians! This announcement means greater access to life-changing orthotic and prosthetic treatment for those with limb loss and physical impairments.

https://t.co/wzLznbfsfE

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

Do you know why Seabiscuit always wins? His coach is a Certified Orthotist! I mean...a witch! #happyhalloween2022

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

@OrthoActiveLtd thank you for providing @SUBWAY sandwiches to the hungry clinicians, technicians, students and associates who attended our AGM today! Yum :)

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

What a great turn out for our AGM today!!! Thank you to our out going president @amberroselaine Thank you Amber for two wonderful years of volunteerism and being our pandemic president! She'll continue serving as past president advising the BOD, what a gem!

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

@ispocanada She also won our PB TT jar of candies! Congratulations Desiree! That's a lucky conference 🎉

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

Hey! 👋 It's me, Kelly McDonald, CO, your POABC tweeter! Pictured here with Yvonne Jeffreys, CO. We're cool and friendly and you have a few more hours to check out our booth @CanadaOPC #OPCConference #WhistlerConference22 #orthotics #prosthetics @BCITSoHealth

[Crystal McCallum (she/her) @CrystalMcCallu]

@CanadaOPC thank you for the opportunity to speak and exhibit on behalf of @WoundsCanada at your conference in Whistler! It was such a great experience!

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

@ARichardsonCPc @ispocanada We're in!

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

Last chance to guess how many life savers in our PB TT (peanut butter transtibial) at lunch time today! @CanadaOPC Conference in #Whistler! The winner will be announced at the closing ceremony 🎉

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

Thank you to Jenn Smith and Connie Chong from @fnha for the engaging and informative presentation on Cultural Safety at the @CanadaOPC conference in #Whistler. We are committed to ReconciliAction!

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

@CanadaOPC

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

Come make your guess to win our PB TT (peanut butter transtibial) container of lifesavers! We'll be announcing a winner during lunch tomorrow! #OPCanada #OPCConference22 #WhistlerConference22 #Orthotics #Prosthetics

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

Come meet our president @amberroselaine and our secretary Deanna! #OPCConference22

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

Come visit us for a chance to win a socket full of candy!! Yum :) #OPCConference22

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

We're live on location, folks! #OPCConference22

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

We're so excited to chat with current and future members at our booth at the #OPCConference22 in Whistler today until Saturday! Come say hi 👋 #OPCanada

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

Summer is in full swing but we're still looking forward to healthy wintertime fun indoors and out!! 💉💉💉💉

[BC Government News @BCGovNews]

This fall, everyone 12+ will be invited to get their second booster – for many that’s a fourth dose. Getting boosted in the fall helps to protect you and your loved ones heading into cold and flu season, when the risk of getting COVID-19 is likely highest. https://t.co/jvZFrRaS9O

[The War Amps @TheWarAmps]

Thanks to the generosity of the Canadian public, we are opening an application for Amputation Research Grants for medical professionals to be used towards research related to priority areas affecting amputees. The deadline to apply is August 31, 2022. https://t.co/NhwfY3D2Wl

[Prosthetic and Orthotics Association of BC @poabc_ca]

If you need prosthetic or orthotic treatment in Canada, rest assured all designated professionals are human! 😄

[Winnipeg Prosthetics & Orthotics @wpgpo]

Anyone wondering how our Director of Greetings (D.O.G.) Winnie is doing? Well, she no longer works for peanuts… Enjoy the update! #winpo #healthservices #team #healthprofessionals #prosthetic #limbloss #winnipeg #manitoba #wpgpo

[Amputee Coalition @AmputeesUSA]

It is important for people living with limb loss and limb difference take care of their emotional and mental wellbeing. You are not alone. @AmputeesUSA is proud to offer peer support, tools and resources. Learn more. https://t.co/8kF8pbmOUg #WellnessWednesday

[BC Government News @BCGovNews]

Our new AccessibleBC plan will create a path towards an inclusive BC – identifying, removing and preventing barriers that keep people with disabilities from participating in work and daily activities while creating a culture of accessibility and inclusion. https://t.co/pKUpmsEhkp