Josie Byzek Archives

Author: Josie Byzek

Josie Byzek
Senior Director, Communications and Digital Experience

My team and I love sharing stories about our members, programs and partners. Sign up for our newsletters at unitedspinal.org/newsletters/ and follow us on social to learn more.

A woman wheelchair user in an acute rehab setting.

Finding an Acute Rehab Program is Vital

by Josie Byzek July 14, 2022

Once your spinal cord injury is medically stabilized, participating in an SCI acute rehab program will lead to an improved quality of life.... Read more.

New Spinal Cord Injury? Start Here.

by Josie Byzek July 14, 2022

Acquiring a spinal cord injury is challenging. But you don’t have to go through it alone. United Spinal Association is here to provide information and support... Read more.

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United Spinal Association Hospital Members Earn LGBTQ+ HEI Leader Designation

by Josie Byzek June 13, 2022

The Human Rights Campaign recently released its 2022 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Index leaders list which recognized 14 United Spinal hospital members or their parent... Read more.

An illustration of an LGBTQIA+ wheelchair user joyfully emerging from a purple closet.

LGBTQIA Wheelchair Users Share Their Stories

by Josie Byzek June 6, 2022

What is it like being an LGBTQIA+ wheelchair user? These stories are excerpts from United Spinal’s membership publication, New Mobility.... Read more.

How to Start a Support Group

by Josie Byzek May 31, 2022

Support groups provide socialization and information-sharing opportunities. Sometimes there isn’t a group available for all that want one. If this is your situation,... Read more.