NeuroHope on Boombostic Health Podcast

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NeuroHope Founder and Executive Director Chris Leeuw joined healthcare entrepreneur Bradley Bostic on the Boombostic Health podcast to share his story recovering from spinal cord injury, gaps in the healthcare system, and the current state of neuro rehabilitation.
Conversation Points:
1:42 mark: Detailed account of the spinal cord injury that initially left Chris paralyzed from the neck down.
8:54 mark: The “second odyssey” beyond paralysis – the gap in prolonged care.
11:27: His journey to Neuroworx in Salt Lake City, Utah and the life-changing care he received.
13:16: The creation of NeuroHope, a hybrid model of rehabilitative access and continued wellness, and research with the University of Indianapolis.
18:30: Our partnership with Conquer Paralysis Now and the new DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center.
22:40: The business of healthcare and our solution to high-cost care for  vulnerable patient populations.

IU “Skills On Wheels” Returns for Community Training!

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A special THANK YOU to the “Skills On Wheels” (SOW) team from Indiana University for making a return to NeuroHope!

Skills On Wheels travels the community with volunteers from the IU Occupational Therapy School with mobile ramps, stairs, and more to help wheelchair users hone their skills with their equipment navigating curbs, inclines, difficult terrain, and other obstacles.

Video of day below!

Thanks to Krista Kaufman (OTD) and the rest of the NeuroHope team for making it a great day!

Grand Opening of the DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center Powered by NeuroHope!

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An incredible THANK YOU to the 400+ supporters, patients, and community partners of NeuroHope and Conquer Paralysis Now (CPN) who celebrated the Grand Opening of the DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center Powered by NeuroHope with us!
Ten years ago, NeuroHope started with a single therapy mat at the University of Indianapolis.   In the years since, thanks to Indiana CTSI, the Incrediplex, the OrthoIndy Foundation, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, Impact 100 of Greater Indianapolis, and many others , we grew to a 24-person multidisciplinary outpatient clinic, changed state legislation , raised millions of dollars , and most importantly helped more than 600 people in their journey battling paralysis!
Now, we are honored to begin our biggest partnership yet with Sam Schmidt and CPN in the opening of the DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center where we are proud to relocate our clinic and manage clinical care and programs at the center.  This partnership is centered around our singular and joint mission: Recovery from neurologic injury takes more time than traditional healthcare will allow, but that doesn’t mean access to the resources patients need should be limited.
The renovation of the former “Five Seasons” Sports club into the 110,000 square foot DRIVEN center allows NeuroHope to grow our mission of providing affordable, extended care for people living with paralysis, and creates a future campus for adaptive sports, recreation, community support programs, research opportunities , and other like-minded organizations to reside.
This is a landmark moment for the community and we are eternally grateful for Sam Schmidt and all of our supporters and staff through the years that have made this facility a reality.
Now the work continues to make this center the best in the Midwest!
Watch a video of our team’s move-in below!

Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation at NeuroHope

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We are excited to add Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (TSS) as a therapy intervention at NeuroHope!

Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation

This alternate method of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) differs from the more traditional form of NMES that we already provide, by using electrodes to stimulate the spinal cord directly, as opposed to placing electrodes on the affected muscle groups and the peripheral nervous system.

The goal: increase motor signal strength by tapping into the excitability of the nervous system at the spinal cord (with increased electrical parameters). When the stimulation is turned on, there has been marked improvement in voluntary movement for both chronic and acute injuries for many patients in trials around the country.
The video below shows NeuroHope patient Ethan Fuller working with physical therapist Ali Peters.  Just four months after his incomplete cervical spinal cord injury, and using TSS for the first time, there is improvement in Ethan’s ability to step with his left side, and raise his left arm.
It’s important to remember that every injury is different, and no recovery is the same!   Different forms of electrical stimulation (TSS / NMES) may be more appropriate for some patients than others.  Our philosophy is to have as many “tools” in the therapist’s toolbox as possible, and to ensure access to them is adequate to maximize recovery and improve long-term quality of life.

Video: NeuroHope’s Trip to Bradford Woods!

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On April 27th, NeuroHope went to the Woods!

NeuroHope started as a rehab center – but over the years has turned into a community!  It was our second annual retreat to Indiana University’s Bradford Woods outdoor adaptive recreation center for a day spent boating, fishing, ziplining, canoeing, and at the archery range.  More than 100 clients and caregivers joined us, and we added a few programs this year with meditation time in forest, a nature tour, and a campfire to cap off the day.

Check out a video of our day below!

Thanks to the sponsors Sparenberg Farms, Summit Consulting, Burger King of Kokomo, and Stride10 Coaching that made it possible!

NeuroHope Receives $75,000 State Grant

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We are thrilled to announce a two-year grant from the Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Fund that will track the health and hospital re-admittance rates of NeuroHope patients.

People living with paralysis must overcome much more than the ability to move. Pressure sores, urinary tract infections, muscle contractures, and other complications from inactivity send 30% of patients to the hospital at least once per year, and cost the healthcare system thousands of dollars every time.

On November 1, we begin work with the University of Indianapolis to monitor how often NeuroHope patients are afflicted with or hospitalized with these conditions, compared to the national average of people with neurologic injury.

Providing an atmosphere of access for the programs patients need to stay healthy remains a core principle of what we do. This grant will help tell the story of the lives we change, and will strengthen our mission to revamp the standard of care in Indiana and beyond!

“Unite 2 Fight Paralysis” Conference Held in Minneapolis

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NeuroHope was proud to sponsor the 18th Annual “Unite 2 Fight Paralysis” Symposium in Minneapolis October 20th and 21st.

Each year, Unite 2 Fight Paralysis (U2FP) brings together researchers, clinicians, patients, and advocates to share developments in the search for a cure for spinal cord injury and the continual improvement of quality of life after injury.

Major topics this year included the latest progression in epidural stimulation (implanted electrodes to the spinal cord), transcutaneous electrical stimulation, and nerve regeneration strategies.

As momentum for a cure progresses, there must also be a system in place for adequate clinical delivery (access to care). NeuroHope strives to ensure that long-term care is accessible and as affordable as possible.

It’s why we’re here.

6th Annual Swing “Fore” Hope Raises $63,000!!

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It was an amazing 6th annual Swing “Fore” Hope presented by Valeo Financial! THANK YOU to our sell-out crowd of participants, sponsors, and volunteers that made year six a success at Ironwood Golf Club: $63,000 was raised for our programs!

Check out pictures from the event HERE!

THANK YOU to our event sponsors and special guests: Grand Marshal James Ahlers, Indy 500 Champ Alexander Rossi, Valeo Financial, Hensley Legal Group, Langdon Shaw Associates, Inc., Rehab Medical!

THANK YOU to our hole sponsors: Conquer Paralysis Now, Delta Faucet Company, Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, Kona Jacks / Daddy Jacks, Bardstown Bourbon, Hanger Clinic, Prevail Prosthetics & Orthotics, Burger King of Kokomo, Muncie & Southport, VanLehman CPA & Advisory Firm, Helgeson Steel, National Seating & Mobility, Sunrise Medical, Valparaiso University, McGowan Insurance Group and Auto-Owners Insurance, BraunAbility, The George Insurance Agency, Sparenberg Farms, Compass Construction Group, Byram Healthcare, DIH, HC1, Lannie Thompson of F.C. Tucker Company, Tim and Chris Lawson, and Elliot and Dorothy Cohee.

THANK YOU to our in-kind sponsors: LuLu’s Coffee & Bakehouse, Four Day Ray Brewing, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Vanilla Bean Bakery, Sweet Things Chocolates, The English Garden Florist, Pottery by You, Back Nine Golf & Entertainment, Puccini’s Smiling Teeth Pizza & Pasta, Domestic Violence Network, Jet’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, Donatos, and Bright Ideas.

THANK YOU to our AMAZING volunteers who helped this year’s event operate smooth and efficiently!

 Thank you all! See you next year!

NeuroHope Partners with “Conquer Paralysis Now” to Relocate in 2024!

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On behalf of our entire team and Board of Directors, we are thrilled to formally announce a major partnership between NeuroHope and fellow non-profit “Conquer Paralysis Now” (CPN), that will expand our services, relocate our clinic, and re-shape the entire rehabilitative landscape in our community!

CPN is a global project of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, which former IndyCar driver and team owner Sam Schmidt established in 2000 after a paralyzing crash on the race track.  CPN has been a leader in spinal cord injury research funding for more than a decade.  In recent years the foundation shifted its primary focus to rehabilitative care by opening the adaptive fitness center “DRIVEN” in Las Vegas in 2018. 

NeuroHope and CPN / DRIVEN have followed each other’s work for years.  Our missions are aligned in a purpose to change the model of healthcare access for people living with neurologic conditions.  Now, we are taking our programs to the next level through CPN’s purchase of the former “Five Seasons” Health Club on the Northside of Indianapolis! 

Renovation of the 108,000 square foot building will begin this fall, with plans to transform the campus into a state-of-the-art neurorecovery and adaptive fitness center unlike any in the midwest.  Our goal is to expand our robotics program, introduce aquatic therapy, and create a campus for adaptive sports, recreation, and wellness for the entire paralysis community.  

We live in an exciting time when breakthroughs in research, technology, and innovation in neurorehabilitation happen every year, yet insurance-based access continues to diminish.  Since 2015, NeuroHope has worked to create a model that makes continued care a reality. 

Our success has been possible through support from organizations like the University of Indianapolis, the Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Fund, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, the OrthoIndy Foundation, and many more.

We are proud to have a new partner and an exciting path to expand and serve more people recovering from paralysis: the sole purpose of our existence. 

Stay tuned! There will be more to come as we plan renovations and announce new fundraising goals to bring our dream to fruition.

In Studio for IndyNow!

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NeuroHope’s Director of Therapy Elliot Cohee, and Executive Director Chris Leeuw joined the set of IndyNow! to discuss the need for extended care programs for neurologic injuries, and NeuroHope’s growth over the last several years.

In 2023, we will serve our 500th patient along their road to recovery!

Watch the clip by clicking here, and scroll to the 4:00 mark!

 

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