HERL Honored with OPGA O&P Freedom Award

The Human Engineering Research Laboratories is among 44 orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) providers across the nation that were recently honored with the 2021 Freedom Award. The annual award, sponsored by Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA), recognizes O&P providers who deliver exceptional standards of care for Military personnel needing orthotic and prosthetic devices.

“We’re excited to recognize the Human Engineering Research Laboratories for the exceptional care they provide to the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms,” said Todd Eagen, president of OPGA. “These dedicated professionals blend patient care with precise design to ensure our military heroes can have increased mobility and independence.”

Recipients of the 2021 Freedom Award received a framed award to showcase in their patient care facility. “This is a small token of appreciation that these integral rehabilitation providers can showcase in their facility,” said Eagen. “It highlights their dedication to the distinguished veterans they treat, and to the Stars and Stripes.”

For more information about the award, contact Todd Eagen at Todd.Eagen@vgm.com or 800-214-6742. 

Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America, a division of VGM & Associates, is a nationwide member service organization comprised of independently owned O&P patient care facilities and numerous product and service suppliers. OPGA members receive exclusive access to a large selection of innovative business services and discounted pricing with the profession’s most reputable manufacturers. Among other benefits of joining OPGA, members take advantage of referral targeting data, practice management software, cybersecurity and technology solutions, insurance and surety bonds, regulatory advocacy, and both clinical and business education. For more information, visit www.opga.com.