We are proud to have articles featured in the Parkersburg News & Sentinel, Marietta Times and other publications.
4/17/20 3D printing limbs gives pets the mobility they deserve
CNET.com – Online article, April 2020
The article showcases a variety of animals who have been aided with prosthetics and featured an alligator, dogs, sheep and other animals. Keating and his 3D printed leg made it in this widely read post written by Erin Carson.
https://www.cnet.com/news/3d-printing-limbs-gives-pets-the-mobility-they-deserve/
1/3/20 Exclusive Interview: Keating
Amplitude – National Magazine, January 2020 Issue pg 28-30
A fun article where Keating is interviewed about his life working as a therapy dog for Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics
https://livingwithamplitude.com/article/exclusive-interview-keating/?fbclid=IwAR3xUxMHypSgeFniaye6Pqiccv2ovg8by_LGvZJ3gOLyy6Bd7yqnXj2CKsg
12/20/19 Keating the dog helps limb loss patients
WTAP Television Station “This is Home Series” aired on 12/20/19
Local tv station filmed at our office. Ken Bailey, who wears a prosthesis, along with Keating and 3D printing were featured in the video and story.
https://www.wtap.com/content/news/Keating-the-dog-helps-limb-loss-patients—566390871.html
12/12/19 Amputee therapy dog sheds light on the future of 3D printing prosthetics
Marietta Times Newspaper – Section B9 Neighborhoods
Miller Prosthetics works with WVUP Entrepreneur Center to complete first 3D printed leg for Keating, therapy dog.
12/5/19 Keating: A New Leash on Life; Amputee therapy dog showcases potential of 3D prosthetics during visit to WVU Parkersburg
WV News Online
https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/amputee-therapy-dog-showcases-potential-of-d-prosthetics-during-visit/article_0932e716-3caa-58b4-a8e8-35e3cf864166.html
12/5/2019 Local Amputee Therapy Dog Sheds Light on the Future of 3d Printing Prosthetics
Great photos and video showing the project with WVUP to 3D Print Keatings Leg.
https://clutchmov.com/local-amputee-therapy-dog-sheds-light-on-the-future-of-3d-printing-prosthetics/
12/5/2019 Local Amputee Therapy Dog Sheds Light on the Future of 3D Printing Prosthetics at WVU Parkersburg
West Virginia University Parkersburg – Website
WVUP wrote about and created a video of the creation of Keating’s First 3D Printed Leg with their Entrepreneur Center and coordinator Logan Mace!
https://www.wvup.edu/news/local-amputee-therapy-dog-sheds-light-on-the-future-of-3d-printing-prosthetics-at-wvu-parkersburg/
8/4/2019 Weiner, Morris join Miller Prosthetics
4B Business Section
Kim Wiener and Tyler Morris join Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics full-time team.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2019/08/weiner-morris-join-miller-prosthetics/
8/4/2019 Miller earns certification
4B Business Section
Alex Miller is certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) as an Assistant in Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPOA). He has been working toward this certification since his graduation from the University of Cincinnati.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2019/08/miller-earns-certification/
5/18/19 Playing Through First Swing teaches golf to those with limb loss
Region 6A
The First Swing Adaptive Golf Clinic on Friday, May 17. 2019 was a huge success. The event was hosted by Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics at the Parkersburg Country. Theybrought in experts from OPAF (The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation) and NAGA (The National Amputee Golf Association) to run the clinic offered free to area therapists, golf coaches and physically challenged community members. The article features great golf pictures from Mitch Forrester, Jenn Wagner and Brian Hyson.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2019/05/first-swing-teaches-golf-to-those-with-limb-loss/
5/2/19 Free adaptive golf clinic set for Vienna
Region 8A
Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics is hosting a First Swing Adaptive Golf Clinic for rehap personnel and community members with limb loss and other physical challenges.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2019/05/free-adaptive-golf-clinic-set-for-vienna/
4/16/19 Expo spotlights Belpre business community
Front Page
The Belpre business community gathered for their annual business expo on April 15, 2019. Keating and Nancy stopped in to visit the exhibits and support the event. Keating, the certified therapy dog from Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics, was pictured with an employee from Boxer’s Bed & Biscuits.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2019/04/expo-spotlights-belpre-business-community/
4/6/2019 Local man completes training to be peer visitor for amputees
Front Page
Bob Stephens tells the story of his motorcycle accident in 1971 and how he worked through it with the help of others. He has been helping other amputees for years, and now is Certified Peer Visitor through the Amputee Coalition.
https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/health/local-man-completes-training-to-be-peer-visitor-for-amputees/article_7cd5ea22-c728-516d-a281-b2557462ee54.html
4/1/19 Mid-Ohio Valley gets certified peer visitors from amputee coalition Local pg 5A
Six new peer visitors were certified by the National Amputee Coalition at a training session hosted by Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics on March 23, 2019. Juanita Mengel traveled from Amanda, Ohio to lead the training. Congratulations to Tamara Chinea, Barry Friedman, Bill Fulton, Steve Lamp, Robert Stephens and Fred Yanda. They are now certified to visit new amputees and help them adjust to adaptive life.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2019/04/mid-ohio-valley-gets-certified-peer-visitors-from-amputee-coalition/
11/4/18 Miller Prosthetics and Orthotics hornored for dedication Business Section
Miller Prosthetics and Orthotics was among 53 providers across the nation to receive the 2018 Freedom Award sponsored by the Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA). This national award is for providers who provide exceptional care and improve the mobility of veterans.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2018/11/miller-prosthetics-and-orthotics-honored-for-dedication/
10/26/18 Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce Presents Awards Front Pagel Reporter – Madeline Scarborough
Mark and Nancy Miller Awarded Business Persons of the Year 2018
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/10/belpre-area-chamber-of-commerce-presents-awards/
9/6/18 Therapy dog brings smiles to patients Local News; Reporter – Madeline Murphy
Certified therapy dog, Keating, visits amputees at Health South Rehab Hospital in Parkersburg, WV.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/09/therapy-dog-brings-smiles-to-patients/
8/29/18 Prosthetic Users group meets monthly in Belpre Community News
Amputee support group meets second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Check out www.PUGmov.com for location.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2018/08/prosthetic-users-group-meets-monthly-in-belpre/
1/22/2018 Pet audition to be part of Ely Chapman Foundation fundraiser Community News; Reporter Doug Loyer
Keating shows off his newspaper fetching trick during auditions for Pet Tricks show in Marietta, Ohio
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2018/01/pets-audition-to-be-part-of-ely-chapman-foundation-fundraiser/
12/24/17 Miller Prosthetics moves to Belpre location Reporter – Brett Dunlap
Information about our business and new building. Great photos and this one is framed in the office.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2017/12/miller-prosthetics-moves-to-belpre-location/
10/29/17 Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics moves Business Section
Information about the building process of the new office building, with specific information on the contractors involved.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2017/10/miller-prosthetics-orthotics-moves/
10/22/17 Sean Greer joins Miller Prosthetics
Sean Greer returns to the Mid-Ohio Valley after practicing Orthotics for 16 years in Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and Pittsburgh. He specializes in Pediatric Orthotics and Cranial Helmets.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2017/10/sean-greer-joins-miller-prosthetics/
10/12/16 Belpre couple recalls time in Rio at 2016 Paralympic Games Local News
Learn about the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from Mark and Nancy Miller’s volunteer experience.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2016/10/belpre-couple-recalls-time-in-rio-at-2016-paralympic-games/
7/3/16 Keating becomes certified therapy dog Community News
Our three-legged dog who wears a prosthetic leg passed his test to be a certified therapy dog from Therapy Dogs International
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2016/07/keating-becomes-certified-therapy-dog/
7/3/16 Louie the beagle gets a new leg Community News
Bob and Jill DePue of Athens work with Millers to fit their dog with prosthetic leg
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2016/07/louie-the-beagle-gets-a-new-leg/
7/9/16 Millers volunteering at Rio Games Local Columns
Paralympic Volunteers in Rio de Janerio, Brazil
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/opinion/local-columns/2016/07/millers-volunteering-at-rio-games/
12/20/15 Miller Prosthetics welcomed to Belpre Business Section
Millers open second location in Belpre, Ohio in the growing medical campus on Farson Street.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2015/12/miller-prosthetics-welcomed-to-belpre/
8/19/15 Injury not stopping Lamp from walking Local News
Steve Lamp walked in the Parkersburg News & Sentinel’s Two-Mile race after only two days wearing his first prosthetic leg.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2015/08/injury-not-stopping-lamp-from-walking/
6/7/15 Funding effort goes to the dogs Local News
The Humane Society of Parkersburg’s 22nd annual Walk Your Paws fundraiser costume contest awarded Keating first place. This is the contest that the wooden peg leg for Pirate Keating was made. Since then, the costume and portrait have become quite famous!
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2015/06/funding-effort-goes-to-the-dogs/
12/13/2014 Christmas Open House at Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics in Parkersburg mentioned in the Country Club event article Local Columns
Scroll down to read the mention of our Christmas party with Keating showing off his leg.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/opinion/local-columns/2014/12/country-club-event-raises-5-2k/
11/2/14 Millers adopt puppy, fit him with new leg Local News
The story of rescuing Keating, a greyhound boxer mix puppy born with three legs from Chattanooga, Tennessee.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2014/11/millers-adopt-puppy-fit-him-with-new-leg/
9/28/14 Local firm serves amputees Business
Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics opens new business in Parkersburg, WV. Focus on technology and the latest techniques to provide a comfortable fit for amputees.
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2014/09/local-firm-serves-amputees/