MetroHealth is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Forum, an educational and empowering event designed specifically for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and related disorders. The 2026 SCI Forum will take place on Friday, September 18, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST. Mark your calendars and join...Continue Reading

When life shifts unexpectedly, as it does for anyone sustaining a spinal cord injury, the world suddenly looks different. Whether the cause was traumatic—a split-second accident or fall—or non-traumatic, the immediate aftermath is often defined by a daunting silence. It isn’t just that the answers are hard to find; it’s that, in the beginning, you...Continue Reading

On October 16, 2025, Kate Weaver’s life changed in an instant. She and her fiancé, Zach, were just minutes from home after finishing work and heading to pick up dinner when another driver made a right turn on red, causing a collision. In an attempt to avoid the vehicle, Zach swerved, and their car struck...Continue Reading

The journey after a spinal cord injury or related disorder (SCI/D) is deeply personal—but it doesn’t have to be lonely. Through shared experiences, compassionate conversations, and trusted support, healing can happen not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. That’s where USANEO’s Connect-In Peer Mentoring Program comes in. Designed to foster community and connection,...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 mental health awareness.  This month, we wanted to feature a source on adaptive...Continue Reading

There’s nothing better than spending a summer afternoon outdoors with friends, good food, and plenty of opportunities to stay active. The United Spinal Association Northeast Ohio (USANEO) Chapter invites you to join us for our annual Handcycle Picnic in the Park! Whether you’re new to handcycling, have been riding for years, or simply want to...Continue Reading

Shoulder pain is very common in people with spinal cord injury (SCI), particularly in those who use a manual wheelchair. The shoulders are not as sturdy as the joints in the legs, and they tend to wear down more easily. While a person who walks can rest their shoulders when they become painful, a person...Continue Reading

by Skye Carbin MetroHealth is one of the first rehabilitation clinics in Ohio to begin using a new device that delivers transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to improve arm and hand function in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Since March, select individuals getting outpatient occupational therapy at The MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute (MHRI) have been using...Continue Reading

At United Spinal Association Northeast Ohio (USANEO), community is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we host monthly virtual meetings on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7 PM EST. These gatherings are open to all members of the spinal cord injury (SCI) community, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more...Continue Reading

Five years ago, Greg Johnson shared his spinal cord injury journey with the NORSCIS Research Team. Today, he reflects on the progress he’s made, the challenges he continues to face, and the mindset that keeps him moving forward. Since his injury, Greg has experienced meaningful improvements in strength, and many everyday tasks have become easier....Continue Reading