Veterans Deserve More Than Thanks: Here Are The Health Tools Helping Them Stay Strong

This month’s health spotlight shines on wheelchair users, notably veterans, whom we celebrate nationally on November 11. Insights from Dr. Worobey at Pitt delve into empowering wheelchair users with skills that enhance their independence and overall well-being. Esther L. Bush, Interim President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, shares her thoughts on the UL’s initiatives for all wheelchair users. She expresses gratitude to veterans for their unwavering courage and commitment. At the Urban League, the focus is to elevate every community member, particularly those living with disabilities and veterans facing diverse challenges. The UL is dedicated to connecting them with earned benefits and resources, including housing, employment assistance, and family services. Dr. Worobey emphasizes peer-to-peer mentoring, where experienced wheelchair users guide others, fostering confidence and belonging. Esther underlines that connections through shared experiences can be enlightening and transformative, enhancing trust and dismantling stigma for individuals navigating similar journeys.