Amputee

Today's Veteran of the Day, Army Veteran and former U.S. Senator Max Cleland lost both legs and his arm serving in Vietnam.

Veteran Mac McEnery is walking with new prosthetic feet and shares his enthusiasm for his new activities with everyone. VA staff attribute his success to his positive attitude.

Recreational therapy reduces or removes limitations and restrictions that prevent patients from enjoying recreation and leisure as the road to whole health care.

Two arms, two legs, 10 fingers and 10 toes, are physical attributes that most people take for granted. Whether walking up and down stairs, taking a light morning jog, typing on a keyboard or simply getting out of bed and walking to the kitchen, these daily functions, for most people, are seamless. For those missing one or more of these body parts, life can prove top be more challenging. Meet the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System’s Veteran Amputee Support group – a small, family-like assemblage of Veterans who meet in a small rehab wing located in the Community Living Center (CLC) at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center.