The new MISSION Act, passed by Congress last year, could pave the way for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to be covered by the VA. In general, the act is making better healthcare more easily accessible to veterans. There are a couple of specific clauses, such as the...
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Healing under pressure: Inside a military hyperbaric chamber
At 16, she had a stroke. At 17, her town burned in the Camp Fire. Now, as her community rebuilds, she's healing thanks to hyperbaric therapy. SACRAMENTO, Calif — February 2, 2017, started off as an ordinary day for the Pipkin Family. Patrick and Stacey Pipkin just...
With $2M grant, Fargo clinic hopes to expand access to head injury treatment in its high-pressure chambers
Article from Inforum (Fargo, ND) highlights a $2M grant to help expand access to Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to treat head injuries at a clinic in North Dakota: After a series of four concussions in just two years, 13-year-old Payton Rude's health wasn't...
Why is Justin Bieber Sleeping in a hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber?
Find out why pop star Justin Beiber has decided to sleep in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. "Justin Bieber is testing out some futuristic healing technology. The pop star, 25, showed fans his new nighttime routine on his Instagram Stories on Sunday, passing his phone off...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy Helps Tallahassee Child Recover from Brain Damage
Article from WCTV (Tallahassee, FL) discusses how Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) helps a Tallahassee child recover from brain damage after nearly drowning in July of 2018:"He was above where he was supposed to be," said Cassandra Archey. "Very intelligent. Very...
Hyperbaric treatment uses oxygen to help heal frostbite injuries
This article explains how Hyper Baric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), is used to treat Frost Bite. NORTHBROOK, Ill. — In these frigid temperatures, frostbite is a major danger to our skin, but now there's a solution: oxygen! At Healing with Hyperbarics in North Suburban...
Despite New Research, Scientists Want More Proof That Hyperbaric Oxygen Treats Alzheimer’s
Article from Forbes discusses a case study of an Alzheimer's patient shows significant improvement after Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Researchers at two medical schools in the United States are reporting what they say is the first PET scan-documented...
Joe Namath Says After Oxygen Treatments, his Brain is Once Again Healthy
In an article from The Ledger, Joe Namath speaks about the long term benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and his recovery after the five concussions / traumatic brain injury.“I tried to take care of myself over the years, but I questioned myself,” said...
Healing the Brain: LSU Professor Sees Alzheimer’s Patient Improve after Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Article from The New Orleans Advocate discusses a case study of an Alzheimer's patient shows significant improvement after Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Dr. Paul Harch, a clinical professor and director of hyperbaric medicine at the LSU Health New...