United Brachial Plexus Network

The Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injury Support Team of UBPN welcomes new members to our community who have experienced an Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury. The Team responds to initial overtures (phone calls, emails, letters, and in person) to UBPN from people seeking information and support. The overall goals of this Program are to direct people to the appropriate resources regarding their concerns and ensure that newcomers feel warmly welcomed and supported in our community. We have online pamphlets that can be printed and used as resources.

UBPN is pleased to announce that through a special grant from The MedicAlert Foundation they are able to provide sponsored (free) memberships to all children under the age of 18. Adults with financial need should send a completed application as well as a letter stating financial need. You may pick only one basic stainless steel emblem.

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for and application and a cover letter to be sent with your application to Medic Alert Foundation. 

 

Kindly use the subject Medic Alert in your email requesting application forms and cover letter from UBPN.  Info click here

 

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The Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury Support Team of UBPN welcomes new members to our community whom have experienced a Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury. The Team responds to initial overtures (phone calls, emails, letters, and in person) to UBPN from people seeking information and support. The overall goals of this Program are to direct people to the appropriate resources regarding their concerns, and ensure that newcomers feel warmly welcomed and supported in our community. The Open Arms Program works closely with the Within Reach Program and the Outreach Program to maintain a network of caring community members providing accurate and helpful information to those in need.

UBPN Outreach

The Outreach Program of UBPN is charged with communicating current knowledge of brachial plexus injuries and the ongoing efforts of UBPN to our audiences. These audiences include but are not limited to: the general public, media, and the brachial plexus injury community. Our tools include our publications and informational materials as well as our website and online resources. The over-riding goal of the committee is to provide a reliable source of credible communication for our brachial plexus community as well as the general public.

Prevention Program

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The Brachial Plexus Injury Prevention Program of UBPN advocates for the wellness and safety of all newborns during the delivery process. Through our coordinated efforts to inform, educate, and empower families, medical professionals, educational personnel, insurance providers, politicians, and others, we strive to promote a model of prevention that will reduce the incidence of preventable brachial plexus injuries.

• The goals of the Prevention Program are to:
• Create a reference/resource folder & library;
• Create and solidify a model of bpi prevention;
• Educate, inform and empower expecting and potential parents regarding birthing positions and their direct impact on the prevention of brachial plexus birth injuries;
• Educate and inform the medical community so that they become cognizant of the effectiveness of utilizing alternative birthing positions to prevent or relieve shoulder dystocia;
• Educate and inform medical malpractice insurance companies on how to reduce their liability by preventing brachial plexus injuries;
• Educate and inform public policymakers/politicians;
• Petition the CDC to track the occurrence of brachial plexus birth injuries.

 Looking to start a support group in your area?

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