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Vancouver Island charity is creating prosthetics for Ukrainian amputeesWhile the program has been helping amputees in resource-poor countries for years, the war in Ukraine has created an entirely new population in need, the charity said.TechFeb 26, 2023
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Victoria-based charity seeks public support to equip Ukrainians in need with prostheticsThe Victoria Hand Project designs and deploys low-cost, 3D-printed prosthetic arms in eight developing countries and in underserved communities in Canada and the United States.FeaturesAug 5, 2022
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Lending a helping hand: Victoria non-profit in the running for huge Google grantA Victoria non-profit that uses cutting-edge technology to help the disabled in developing countries is in the running for a contest that could change everything.Mar 9, 2017
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Virtual reality, 3D printing among innovations changing medical treatmentOne company is making surgery simulations that feel like a video game, while another has designed a system to provide prosthetics to the poor in developing countries.HealthJan 20, 2016
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