We’re back with a new episode of, Be Advised, the podcast from the Mary Free Bed Advisory Group. This episode digs int the world of spinal cord injuries and with Dr. Michelle Meade and Dr. Jonathan Vandenberg.

Dr. Meade is the Director of the University of Michigan Center for Disability Health and Wellness, and principal investigator and director of the Michigan Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems. Dr. Jonathan Vandenberg is a physiatrist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation specializing in spinal cord injury.

The conversation explores the goals of the Michigan Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems and how it aims to improve the lives of Michiganders with spinal cord injuries. It also covers how they are collecting data on new spinal cord injuries and using that data to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes.

Dr. Meade and Dr. Vandenberg also highlight the importance of education and community outreach. They discuss various educational events offered and emphasize the value of including people with lived experience in research and advocacy efforts.

If you or someone you know is living with a spinal cord injury, this episode offers valuable insights and resources. You'll learn about the Michigan Spinal Cord Injury Model System and how it's working to improve care for patients throughout the state.

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