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House Passes Rep. Sessions’ Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Bill Including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions secured unanimous House approval of his legislation to expedite new and innovative treatments, not currently available within military and veteran medical facilities, to our nations’ veterans and active duty soldiers suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Originally introduced in February as the TBI Treatment Act (H.R. 4568), Sessions’ TBI treatment expansion initiative was adopted as an amendment to the Department of Defense authorization bill.

Under the legislation, physicians may voluntarily treat soldiers and veterans with TBI using any government-approved treatments to stimulate neurons throughout the brain to regain function, including but not limited to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), flash doses of approved drugs, and small devices that operate like brain pacemakers. Using these and other treatments in the private sector, a multitude of evidence from numerous cases shows substantial progress in brain function and personality in TBI patients, leading to promising treatment options for injured troops. (To read article in full, click here.)

WCHE 1520 Radio Podcast from Hyperbaric Therapy USA’s Newtown Square location

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

WCHE 1520 AM radio broadcast live from the Autism Treatment Center’s Grand Opening Family Fair Day on Saturday, April 30, 2011. To listen to the podcast, click here.

Featured speakers included Dr. Lauren Schofield from Wellness 411, Terri Ritchie from Mission Nutrition, Pete Visalli from The Sports Drive, Mike Corinotis, HBTUSA Director of Operations and ATCNTS and HBTUSA medical director, Patrick Elliott, D.O.

Variety Day at Sesame Place for Children with Autism

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

The Autism Treament Center of Newtown Square will be participating in Variety Day at Sesame Place for Children with Autism on Friday, April 22, 2011. The Variety Club of Philadelphia, in conjunction with Sesame Place, are sponsoring a day exclusively for children diagnosed with Autism and their families with special accomodations for the children’s sensory comfort. There are no admission or registration fees; however, parking will be $25 per vehicle. To register for tickets, click here.

Autism Treatment Center of Newtown Square to Participate in Autism Awareness Day at Philadelphia Zoo

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

The Autism Treatment Center of Newtown Square will be represented at Autism Awareness Day at the Philadelphia Zoo on Sunday, April 17, 2011 between 11 and 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Autism Society and along with fantastic zoo exhibits will include a magician, puppets, face painting, jugglers and music. For more information on the event and ticket information, click here.

International Motorcycling Champion to Undergo HBOT

Monday, April 11th, 2011

British motorcyclist, Harry Stafford, will undergo hyperbaric oxygen therapy near his home in England, to aid in healing his fractured hand and speed his return to the international race circuit. To read more, click here.

Autism Treatment Center of Newtown Square Featured on Fox “Good Day” Television Program

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Philadelphia FOX channel television program, “Good Day,” broadcast live segments this morning with host, Jennaphr Frederick, from the Autism Treatment Center of Newtown Square. The broadcast featured interviews with ATCNTS staff, a patient, and a parent. The center is preparing for its Grand Opening Event with a Family Fair Day on April 30th, in conjunction with National Autism Awareness Month. To view video link: click here.

Autism Treatment Center of Newtown Square staff, patient and FOX 29 newscaster, Jennaphr Frederick.

ATCNTS patient with FOX 29's Jennaphr Frederick

New Study Finds Hyperbaric Oxygen Increases Drug’s Effectiveness Against Leukemia

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Researchers from Washington State University and the University of Washington recently published results in the internationally, peer-reviewed journal Anticancer Research describing the addition of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the anti-cancer (and anti-malarial) drug, artemisinin, dramatically increasing the drug’s effectiveness.

“In the new study, using artemisinin or high-pressure oxygen alone on a culture of human leukemia cells reduced the cancer cells’ growth by 15 percent. Using them in combination reduced the cells’ growth by 38 percent, a 50 percent increase in artemisinin’s effectiveness,” state the researchers. Encouraging comments also point toward the potential of using the combined treatment to battle breast cancer. To read more, click here.

Autism Treatment Center Participates in Autism Walk for Awareness

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Autism Treatment Center of Newtown Square staff took part in the Variety Club’s 5th Annual Walk for Awareness, Resources and Education (AWARE) on April 3, 2011 at Plymouth Meeting Mall. The walk was to benefit Variety’s Autism Resource Center, Variety’s Autism Resource Center which provides information and support through parent workshops, a resource line, teen social skills groups, sibling groups, special autism-specific and family-friendly events, and weekend retreats.

ATCNTS staff Bridget Mercer and Mitch Williams.

ATCNTS Exhibits at Please Touch Museum Variety Club Autism Awareness Night

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

Staff members of the Autism Awareness Center of Newtown Square were on hand April 2, 2011 at the Philadelphia Variety Club’s second annual Autism Awareness Night at the Please Touch Museum. Attendees and parents of Autistic children were were able to obtain information from the resource table and speak personally with therapy providers. The Variety Club is one of Philadelphia’s leading children’s charities.

L-R: Bridget Mercer, Bill Brubaker, Dr. Patrick Elliott, Nancy Handschuh

Hyperbaric Therapy USA Part of Healing Heroes Network

Saturday, March 19th, 2011

Hyperbaric Therapy USA has joined the Healing Heroes Network as a hyperbaric oxygen therapy provider. Healing Heroes Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing medical treatment to U.S. armed service personnel who have been injured during active duty. Therapies offered through Healing Heroes Network are currently not provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Veterans seeking services can apply by clicking here.