Articles – Amputee Outreach

Help After Limb Loss

New organization aims to support North State amputees… Read More

“You are not alone,” is the slogan of the Amputee Outreach nonprofit Shelly Baxter-Wetmore started two years ago. As someone...

In May 2017 Shelly Wetmore came down with the flu. It progressed to pneumonia, which led to a sepsis infection....

Shelly Baxter-Wetmore lives by this golden rule: When you’re feeling bad about yourself, do something for someone else… Read More

By Ed Booth | Chico Enterprise Record CHICO — Shelly Wetmore extended a cordial welcome to the event her group...

Many people often deal with long-lasting sensations and pain linked to amputation surgery. There has been a lot of discussion...

Getting quality orthotic and prosthetic care can be difficult for veterans living in rural areas. The time spent traveling and...

Losing a limb can deeply affect an individual’s mental well-being, often leading to high rates of depression, anxiety, and even...

On Monday, the governor of Washington state signed the first So EveryBODY Can Move law of 2025, requiring insurers to...

One of the most awaited pieces of legislation in 2025 is Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1669. On April 21, 2025,...

Image a life defined by a number. Not your age, not your achievements, but a cold, clinical classification that dictates...

Although amputation is often traumatic, for some, it brings profound relief and a fresh start. This was the case for...

A triple amputee veteran embarked on an incredible voyage from Mexico to Japan. He aims to become the first triple...

For individuals with lower-limb loss, choosing the right prosthetic foot and weight category is crucial for their ability to move...

Losing a limb, particularly above the knee, can greatly affect one’s muscle strength and how well they can move. This...

Energy storing and return (ESAR) prosthetic feet revolutionized the field of prosthetics when they were introduced in the 1980s as...

Today’s prosthetic arms and hands are flexible and versatile. We’re not quite at Star Wars®-level technology yet, but we’re getting...