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Kids Mobility Network Surpasses $5 Million
Program has contributed both durable medical equipment and tting and care from licensed professionals.
Kids Mobility Network has reported that its total contribution of community bene t to children with disabilities has exceeded $5 million.
Since 2006, the non-pro t, Denver-based Kids Mobility Network has given various types of durable medical equipment to children in need. The organization also provides licensed profes- sionals who ensure the children are properly tted.
“Kids Mobility Network continues to provide durable medical equipment to under-served fami- lies across Colorado and beyond,” said Christy Kopp, executive director of Kids Mobility Network. “We are very proud to have served nearly 1,200 families now, providing more than 1,450 pieces
of necessary medical equipment to children with disabilities. While the $5 million-dollar mark is impressive, it’s really just the tip of the iceberg. These kids need our help and we’re pleased to provide it.”
The organization provides many types of DME equipment, including walkers, manual and power wheelchairs, gait trainers, standers, activity chairs and adaptive bikes, with the goal to help chil- dren to safely access their communities and better interact with their peers during their important development years.
“The purpose of durable medical equipment is so far beyond mobility,” said Kopp. “It’s about allowing these kids to be doers, not observers. This peer interaction provides enhanced devel- opment of interpersonal skills and self con - dence – something that is critical to every child’s development.”
Although praising its $5 million milestone, Kopp said there is much more work to be done.
“Our greatest challenge to date has been attaining adequate nancial resources to hire the necessary staff to meet the growing demand for our services,” she said. “We’re actively seeking corporate sponsors and donors and invite donors to help us build up Kids Mobility Network to serve the many children that require our services. We believe that no child should go without the appro- priate equipment, but it’s getting harder to meet growing demand.”
For more information about Kids Mobility Network or to give a tax deductible donation, visit the Organization’s website at www.kidsmobility.org. n
Drive DeVilbiss
Healthcare Names
Bob Gilligan as CEO
With over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing and services sector, Bob Gilligan has been named CEO of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare.
Fresh from his recent stint as CEO of GE Industrial Solutions, Gilligan has worked in the healthcare, technology, heavy industrial and electric utilities industries.
“I’m excited to be joining the Drive DeVilbiss team and look forward to continuing to outpace industry growth rates by over-delivering for our customers,” Gilligan said. “I’m excited to work with Harvey Diamond in the coming months as I transition into the role of CEO, bene ting from his years of experience in the industry. This is a great business with a very bright future for our customers, employees and shareholders.”
Harvey Diamond, a principal founder of
the company, has assumed the role of Vice Chairman for Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare. He will serve as a senior advisor to the company and sit on the Board of Directors.
Gilligan earned his bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering from Bucknell University and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. He is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for Bucknell University.
Karen Drexler
Elected to ResMed’s
Board of Directors
Healthcare executive Karen Drexler is the newest member of ResMed’s Board of Directors.
With extensive management expe- rience as a founder and CEO, and serving on the boards of public and private digital health, medical device, and diagnostic companies for over a decade, Drexler is the CEO and board member of Sandstone Diagnostics, a commer- cial-stage consumer diagnostics company.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Karen Drexler to ResMed’s Board,” said ResMed Founder and Board Chairman Peter Farrell. “Her deep exper- tise in advising and managing medical device, digital health and diagnostic companies, and particularly her experience in technology and out-of-hospital care models, will serve ResMed well as we continue to deepen our leadership in
connected care and digital health.”
Also announced by ResMed was the retiring of Dr. Chris Roberts, who served on ResMed’s
board for 25 years.
Drexler is a mentor and advisor with Astia, a
global nonpro t focused on female founders. She is also a founding member of Astia Angels. Drexler also served as president and CEO of Amira Medical Inc. from 1996 until 2001. From 1984 to 1995, she held various positions at LifeScan.
Dr. Roberts served as CEO, president and board member of Cochlear Limited from 2004 to 2015.
VERTESS Welcomes
Eric Hymes as
Managing Director
Experienced DME professional will now help with mergers and acquisitions.
Eric Hymes has joined VERTESS, a healthcare mergers and acquisition advisory rm, as a Managing Director.
Hyme’s career in healthcare started when he joined the army as a combat medic. He eventually made his way into the DME industry and served as a general manager and senior executive at CCS Medical.
“While my career in healthcare has always been focused on the end user and their families, the apex of my experience was successfully navi- gating an ever-shifting landscape of healthcare insurance policy and associated reimbursement pressures,” Hymes said. “This created an environ- ment where the most dynamic and well managed companies were always the market leaders and market survivors.”
In 2013, Hymes was introduced to M&A, becoming an executive with a platform company in urological DME products and services. As a Managing Director at VERTESS, Eric will focus in the DME and specialty physi- cian practice verticals, while performing consulting and advisory work in the operational and revenue cycle aspects of DME healthcare providers.
“I am honored to be a part of the VERTESS team and trust that I will be able to advise rms who are looking to diversify in their particular healthcare delivery models,” Hymes said.
Tom Schramski, VERTESS Managing Partner, said, “We are very fortunate to have Eric join us as we expand our presence in the DME market- place. Along with Bradley Smith, Managing Director/Partner, we are poised for signi cant growth while adding increased value for our clients.” n
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