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Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems @SCI_MS

The Model Systems Knowledge Transition Center (#MSKTC) connects consumers to information on spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and burn injury. #SCI

Joined September 2010
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For many women with paraplegia, learning to self-catheterize can increase independence, confidence, and control over daily bladder management. This educational video provides step-by-step instruction from a female perspective and is intended for women with paraplegia, as well as the clinicians, caregivers, and rehabilitation professionals who support them. Watch the video: msktc.org/sci/videos/sci-vid…
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SCI Model Systems research is featured in the latest special supplement of Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (Vol. 32, Suppl. 1, 2026), highlighting collaborative efforts to advance SCI rehabilitation and outcomes. Learn more: msktc.org/scims-publications…
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Want to learn more about #anxiety and #spinalcordinjuries? Check out our new factsheet, Anxiety and Spinal Cord Injury: msktc.org/sci/factsheets/anx…
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The Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System at @KesslerFdn is presenting a lecture on one individual’s lived experience with SCI. Karen Olson will be giving a talk entitled Meant for More on Thursday, March 5. Ms. Olson will be discussing her journey living with a spinal cord injury. All are welcome to join either in person at the Kessler Conference Center or remotely via Zoom. Contact Nathan Hogaboom, PhD, nhogaboom@kesslerfoundation.org for more information.
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Aging successfully with SCI is about staying proactive—physically, mentally, and socially. Explore tips on health care, self-care, accessibility, and staying connected. View the full infographic: msktc.org/sci/infographics/h…
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Warm wishes for a peaceful holiday season from the MSKTC team.
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Researchers with the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems will be hosting an interactive webinar “Aging with SCI: Taking Charge of Preventive Care,” November 18, 6:00 – 8:00 pm (ET) via Zoom. This interactive session will bring together clinicians and persons with lived experience to share insights and strategies for staying healthy with SCI. Register to attend: bit.ly/4oqsvWR
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Rehabilitation transforms lives in powerful ways. This #RehabAwarenessWeek, we celebrate how rehabilitation: 1 | Restores independence 2 | Improves quality of life 3 | Supports caregivers 4 | Builds stronger communities
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September is SCI Awareness Month 💙 Since 1970, the Spinal Cord Injury Model System (SCIMS) Program has advanced care, research, and resources to improve life after SCI. Today, 18 centers across the U.S. continue this vital work. Explore SCI resources: msktc.org/SCI
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Looking for resources this Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month? MSKTC offers videos, factsheets, infocomics, and more on 25 topics to support people with SCI, their families, and professionals. Explore them today! msktc.org/SCI
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Meet Cynthia—MSKTC Ambassador, baker, K-drama fan, and advocate for people with SCI. She calls MSKTC resources “exceptional” for their clarity, quality, & real-world relevance. We’re proud to have her as one of our ambassadors! Learn more about Cynthia - msktc.org/sci/ambassador-pro…
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Wearable robotic exoskeletons can help some people with #SCI stand, walk & move—offering potential health benefits, but also risks & limits. Learn how they work, who can use them & how to get started: msktc.org/sci/factsheets/exo… #SpinalCordInjury #Exoskeleton #RehabTech #MSKTC
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Meet Tammy Boyd—mom, grandma, photographer, and SCI/TBI rehab leader! As an MSKTC Ambassador, she spreads the word about tools that support independence, healing, and resilience. Check out Tammy’s story: msktc.org/tbi/ambassador-pro…
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Congratulations to Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, Dr. Jeanne Zanca, Dr. John O’Neil, and Adria De Simone from the Northern New Jersey SCI System at Kessler Foundation for receiving the '25 Jayanthi Lectureship Award from the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP)!
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Looking for information about living with #SpinalCordInjury? Our SCI Factsheet Booklet now includes all factsheets published through June 2025—covering everything from aging, exercise, bladder and bowel management, and more. msktc.org/sites/default/file…
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Charles (“Charlie”) Wheeler wears many hats – but his superpower? Keeping you informed. He spearheads our MSKTC Headlines newsletter and plays a key role in website updates and user testing to make sure everything meets the needs of the people who rely on our resources.
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Real people. Real impact.
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Congratulations Dr. Nash! Since joining the South Florida SCI Model System in 1984, Dr. Nash has made countless contributions to spinal cord injury research and rehabilitation. We look forward to seeing the impact he’ll continue to make in this new role with @ASIA_spine.
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Meet Jeremy, Senior Consultant at MSKTC. Jeremy leads consumer testing for MSKTC resources, ensuring they’re clear, relevant, and useful for the people who need them. He also serves as the development lead for our SCI and burn injury infocomics.
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Are you living with a chronic spinal cord injury? This is your chance to connect with others who are aging with SCI—and with physicians who want to learn from you. Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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