We’d like to introduce you to our featured member, Dale Seibel. Hailing from Northeast Ohio, Dale has worked closely with the MetroHealth System for over thirty years. His resilience shines through as he manages spinal cord health issues dating back to 1992 and a recent recurrence of April 2025.  “Dale’s journey with the MetroHealth System...Continue Reading

The MSKTC works closely with researchers in the 18 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System Centers to develop resources for people living with spinal cord injury and their supporters. They have several user-friendly resources that are grounded in evidence and available in a variety of formats such as printable PDF documents, videos, and slideshows.  Areas...Continue Reading

Pressure relief is the single most critical element in wound care and mobility management for people living with spinal cord injuries. Each transfer we make—whether from wheelchair to bed, toilet, car, or another surface—requires intention, care, and awareness. These everyday movements may seem routine, but over time they play a significant role in protecting (or...Continue Reading

MetroHealth’s research department has updated our system for study payments and will no longer be utilizing the Clincard Greenphire system. All participants will now be paid on Rellevate reloadable debit cards. This tip sheet will serve to answer FAQs about Rellevate’s system.  How do I register and activate my card? A member of the research...Continue Reading

by Don Johnston A spinal cord injury is an occurrence that changes and disrupts our lives forever.  Our focus and priorities switch to maintaining and improving our quality of life.  With the assistance and encouragement of our doctors, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, counselors, and family, we can decide to re-enter the job market.  So, the question...Continue Reading

Ben Petrie was born and grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota. Stillwater is a medium-sized suburb of Minneapolis, on the eastern border of Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has one older brother, Ian Petrie. He went to college at the University Minnesota-Twin Cities, majoring in microbiology and physiology. He went to medical school at Boston University School...Continue Reading

The Model System Knowledge and Translation Center (MSKTC) is a national center that helps facilitate the knowledge translation process to make research meaningful to those with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Burn Injury. Last newsletter, we featured the Factsheet on adaptive sports and recreation and how to get involved in your community.  This...Continue Reading

The MSKTC works closely with researchers in the 18 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System Centers to develop resources for people living with spinal cord injury and their supporters. They have several user-friendly resources that are grounded in evidence and available in a variety of formats such as printable PDF documents, videos, and slideshows.  Transferring...Continue Reading

Don Johnston To say that our health is our most important asset is an extreme understatement.  After a spinal injury, nerve signals that control digestion and bowel function are disrupted, leading to a high incidence of bowel dysfunction.  So, there are preventive measures we can follow to maintain a healthy, active life. The simplest and...Continue Reading

Billy Jones knows the local landscape.  As a true Clevelander, he was born and raised a Buckeye, and he called Northeast Ohio his home.  But it was on a cold January night in 2024 when he was involved in an auto accident that forever changed his life in the blink of an eye. A tragic...Continue Reading