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Superhumans Reunion ’26: Registration is Now Open

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We often say that every patient who comes through Superhumans becomes more than just a member of our community — they become part of a larger Superhumans family. And we want our shared story to continue long after the day of discharge.

We want to hear about your new achievements, growing families, experiences of returning to service, returning to civilian life, and, ultimately, returning to life.

That is why we created Reunion — the annual gathering of the Superhumans community.

This year, we invite you to Odesa, where we will once again come together: veterans, civilian patients, your loved ones, the Superhumans team, and friends of the center. It will be a day of reconnecting, meaningful conversations, new friendships, and simply enjoying time together.

You can look forward to sports activities, entertainment for both adults and children, a beauty zone, great food, and plenty of opportunities for informal общения and connection. The event is family-friendly and pet-friendly, so we will be delighted to welcome you together with your loved ones and furry companions.

📍 Odesa
📅 July 4, 2026

To join the festival, please register on our website. There you will also find detailed information about the event and the full program.

Superhumans Center Receives the Highest Level of International Accreditation — Qmentum International Diamond from Accreditation Canada

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Superhumans Center has been awarded the highest level of international accreditation under the Qmentum International program by Accreditation Canada — Diamond. This is the highest distinction within the Accreditation Canada system, which brings together more than 14,000 healthcare organizations across over 40 countries and is recognized as one of the leading international frameworks for assessing the quality and safety of healthcare services.

The international survey process lasted four days. A team of experts evaluated the Center’s operations against 12 standards, 21 priority processes, and more than 1,281 criteria. The assessment covered the entire patient journey — from the initial contact with the Center through treatment and rehabilitation to reintegration into everyday life.

Superhumans became the first healthcare center in Ukraine to receive Qmentum International accreditation from Accreditation Canada. Achieving the Diamond level confirms that the Center operates in accordance with the highest international standards of quality, patient safety, clinical governance, and healthcare process management.

Since opening in April 2023, Superhumans Center has, in less than three years, established a comprehensive system of care for people affected by war. This system meets international requirements for healthcare quality, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care.

This accreditation achievement was made possible through the dedicated efforts of the Center’s team, the implementation of international best practices, continuous improvement of internal processes, and the collective support of partners who contribute to the advancement of modern rehabilitation and reconstructive medicine in Ukraine.

Receiving Diamond accreditation is not only a recognition of the work accomplished by Superhumans Center but also an important testament to the ability of Ukraine’s healthcare system to implement and uphold the highest international standards, even amid a full-scale war.

This achievement marks a new stage in the Center’s development and provides a foundation for further expansion of the Superhumans network, the introduction of innovative approaches to treatment and rehabilitation, and the continued improvement of patient care across Ukraine.

Superhumans 2024 Audit Results

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Superhumans Center has successfully completed an independent financial audit for 2024.
The audit reinforces the transparency in managing and reporing donor-funded activities.

We continue to operate openly and responsibly for our patients, partners, and donors, whose trust is one of our core values.

You can review the full IFRS-format report on our website.

Cooperation between Superhumans and Slovenia to support Ukrainians affected by the war

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In the summer, the second phase of cooperation began between Superhumans, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, and ITF. Within this new stage of the project, which will run throughout 2025–2026, 20 patients in need of prosthetics and rehabilitation will receive assistance thanks to the support of Slovenian partners.

The first joint initiative in 2024 has already demonstrated the effectiveness of this partnership: the Superhumans team helped 25 patients receive upper and lower limb prosthetics and complete a full rehabilitation course.

Regular monthly medical missions, organized together with international partners, have become an integral part of Superhumans’ work. They not only allow more patients to receive high-quality care in a shorter time but also create a powerful platform for knowledge exchange and professional growth. International prosthetists work side by side with Ukrainian specialists, implementing new technologies, sharing expertise, and raising the standard of services.

Such missions also help reduce the workload on the local team, opening up more opportunities to focus on complex cases, continuous learning, and the development of innovative approaches to patient recovery.

The project is implemented with the financial support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the Slovenia Aid & Partnerships program.

🇺🇦🤝🇦🇹 Modern Pain Management: Ukrainian-Austrian Pain Management School Held in Lviv.

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A three-day intensive training program for Ukrainian doctors and rehabilitation professionals was held in Lviv. This program was organized by Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University in collaboration with Austrian Professor Burkhard Gustorff and the Superhumans Center for war trauma.

Over 40 specialists from across Ukraine participated in the program, including anesthesiologists, physical therapists, physiatrists, psychologists, and neurologists. These professionals work daily with patients experiencing pain from injuries and amputations.

Why Does This Matter?

Pain is more than just a symptom — it significantly impacts a patient’s quality of life. In times of war, with an increasing number of individuals suffering from severe injuries, phantom pain, and chronic trauma, effective pain management becomes essential for human dignity, functional recovery, and reintegration into everyday life.

However, many Ukrainian professionals still lack systematic training in this field. This is why multidisciplinary programs like this are not just relevant; they are critically necessary.

Theoretical Module Highlights

Participants explored key topics, including:

  • The physiology of nociception and pain inhibition mechanisms
  • Pain classification: acute, chronic, neuropathic, and phantom pain
  • The relationship between pain and post-traumatic stress
  • Modern treatment strategies for phantom limb pain after amputations
  • Differential diagnosis of headaches following trauma
  • Interdisciplinary approaches to complex pain treatment

Practical Module (Superhumans Center)

At the state-of-the-art Superhumans Center, participants engaged in small-group workshops focused on:

  • Assessing pain in various clinical contexts
  • Selecting appropriate treatment strategies
  • Techniques such as mirror therapy, visualization, and exercises for phantom pain
  • Physical and manual therapy methods
  • Psychological interventions for chronic pain
  • Working with military patients
  • The importance of communication in pain management

Event Partners

  • Sigmund Freud Private University (Austria)
  • Ottakring Clinic, Vienna
  • Embassy of the Republic of Austria in Ukraine
  • Austrian Cooperation Office in Lviv

What’s Next?

This school is just the beginning. In 2025–2026, the Superhumans Center and Lviv National Medical University plan to hold similar training sessions at least twice a year, engaging professionals from various disciplines, including physiatrists, rehabilitation experts, anesthesiologists, neurologists, and others.

Our goal is to establish a sustainable national pain management system grounded in a multidisciplinary approach and aligned with European clinical protocols.

Training for Prosthetists: 3D Socket Fabrication Using AI 🔧

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Enrollment is now open for a unique training program on 3D socket fabrication, combining cutting-edge 3D modeling, scanning, and printing technologies with hands-on clinical application!

📅 Training Dates:

Training 1: August 5–6

Training 2: August 7–8

🕐 Duration: 2 full working days per session

📍 Location: Superhumans Lviv (Vynnyky, 31 Ivasyuka St.)

👤 Who are we looking for?

Prosthetists interested in integrating digital technologies into their practice and eager to learn how to use 3D printing in socket fabrication.
If you’re ready to master advanced tools and approaches—don’t miss this opportunity.

📌 The training program includes:

3D Modeling with 3DMedX
▫️ Introduction to the software
▫️ Modeling sockets and exporting files for printing
▫️ Preparing models for 3D printing

3D Scanning of Patients
▫️ Types of scanners and principles of operation
▫️ Choosing the right scanner and workflow
▫️ Live patient scanning, data processing, and export

Basics of FDM Printing
▫️ Choosing the right printer and materials (PETG, PP)
▫️ Printer setup, calibration, and maintenance
▫️ Troubleshooting common printing issues

Slicer Software & Print Preparation
▫️ Basic settings and G-code generation
▫️ Post-processing of printed parts

Final Prosthesis Assembly & Patient Fitting
▫️ Final assembly
▫️ Fitting, adjustments, and clinical recommendations

This training is part of the NL4Superhumans project, supported by Netherlands for Ukraine (NL4UA), Healthcare4Ukraine, and the Superhumans Foundation. The project is funded by the Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF) and implemented by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.

📩 To apply, fill out the Google Form:
👉 https://forms.gle/5b1GwV5PpMQX2epE6

🕔 Applications accepted until July 16. Limited spots available!

Educational and practical workshop “Combat Limb Trauma Management: From Emergency Care to Reconstruction”

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Date: February 5–7, 2025
Location: I.I. Mechnikov Hospital, Dnipro

Participants will have the opportunity to attend theoretical lectures by leading experts in emergency surgery and reconstructive medicine, practice surgical techniques in the operating room, and analyze real clinical cases.

Among the workshop speakers are Superhumans Center surgeons Stepan Kuchabskyi and Danylo Turkevych, orthopedic trauma surgeon of the Medical Unit of the 12th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov” Dmytro Shmatko, and orthopedic trauma surgeon from Mechnikov Hospital Andriy Vasyliev.

Workshop Format

For trauma surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, and military doctors.

Goal

To gain specialized experience in diagnosing, planning, surgical intervention, anesthetic support, pharmacological management, and postoperative care for patients with combat limb trauma.

Key Competencies Participants Will Gain

  • Providing care for patients with combat-related limb injuries
  • Performing fasciotomy for blast injuries
  • Understanding modern amputation techniques and wound management
  • Grasping the principles of reconstructive interventions

Training Format

  • Lectures – 15 hours
  • Practical sessions – 7.5 hours
  • Discussion – 3 hours
  • Assessment – 1 hour

Final Assessment

  • Test (10 questions)

The program is designed for medical professionals seeking to enhance their skills in emergency care, advanced reconstructive surgery, and rehabilitation of patients with combat injuries.

Participants will receive up-to-date information on treatment methods and protocols used both in field conditions and modern clinical settings.

This event is supported by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the Health Departments of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, the I.I. Mechnikov Dnipropetrovsk Regional Clinical Hospital, and the nationwide center for war trauma — Superhumans.

Event Program:

Day 1 – Emergency Surgery and Tourniquet Syndrome

  • 09:00 – 09:15 – Registration
  • 09:15 – 09:30 – Welcome remarks by the organizers
  • 09:30 – 12:30 – Tourniquet syndrome: pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and surgical strategy
    (Speaker: A.S. Vasyliev)
  • 12:30 – 14:30 – Practical session in the operating room
  • 14:30 – 16:00 – Lunch break
  • 16:00 – 17:00 – Wound management after fasciotomy
    (Speaker: D.O. Turkevych)

Day 2 – Early-Stage Amputations in Combat Trauma

  • 09:00 – 12:30 – Early-stage amputations post-injury: field experience
    (Speaker: D. Shmatko)
  • 12:30 – 15:30 – Practical session in the operating room
  • 15:30 – 16:00 – Lunch break
  • 16:00 – 17:00 – Postoperative care following amputations
    (Speaker: S.M. Kuchabskyi)

Day 3 – Limb Management and Preparation for Reconstruction

  • 09:00 – 12:00 – Staged treatment of combat limb injuries
    (Speakers: D.O. Turkevych, S.M. Kuchabskyi)
  • 12:30 – 15:30 – Practical session in the operating room
  • 15:30 – 16:00 – Lunch break
  • 16:00 – 17:00 – Long-term outcomes of limb reconstruction
    (Speakers: D.O. Turkevych, S.M. Kuchabskyi)
  • 17:00 – Final course discussion and Q&A session

Howard Buffett on need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine: “This is a War on civilians”

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First Move With Julia Chatterley: Superhumans cofounder Andrey Stavnitser

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A huge task for the people of Ukraine is helping those injured in the war rebuild their lives. The Superhumans Center, a state-of-the-art medical center, opened its doors last weekend. It will provide prosthetic limbs, rehabilitation, PTSD treatment and reconstructive surgery to wounded soldiers and civilians — all for free. Joining Julia to discuss is Superhumans cofounder Andrey Stavnitser.

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