California, August 27, 2024 — The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC), aimed at advancing wound care practices and improving outcomes for patients at risk of limb loss through education, awareness, and multidisciplinary collaboration. This collaboration brings together two leading organizations dedicated to fostering innovation, education, and clinical excellence in wound care and limb preservation.
ALPS Founding President, Dr. David G. Armstrong shared: “As we forge this powerful partnership with the AAWC, we are not just combining resources; we are uniting our passion and expertise to create a future where preventable amputations are a thing of the past. This collaboration is a significant step forward in our shared mission to elevate wound care practices and save limbs—and extend quality of life—on a global scale.
As part of this initiative, AAWC and ALPS will work together to launch comprehensive awareness campaigns focused on educating healthcare professionals, patients, and the general public about the importance of early intervention and proper wound management. These campaigns will emphasize the critical role of timely, multidisciplinary care in preventing amputations and improving patient outcomes.
In addition to these campaigns, AAWC and ALPS will collaborate on educational initiatives designed to equip healthcare providers with the latest knowledge and best practices in wound care and limb preservation. This includes a special pre-conference workshop on wound management, hosted by AAWC, that will take place the day before the highly anticipated DFCon, ALPS annual conference on November 6th in Anaheim, CA. This workshop will provide a hands-on, in-depth exploration of wound care techniques, empowering attendees with the skills and insights needed to prevent limb loss.
“AAWC is thrilled to partner with ALPS to provide a preconference of didactic and hands-on wound care education,” said Kara Couch, President of AAWC. “A key pillar of the AAWC mission is to provide current evidence-based, patient centered and practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in clinical practice. ALPS shares the same passion with the overall goal of reducing amputation and caring for the limb loss community.”
Key Objectives of the Partnership:
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Strengthen the relationships between wound care specialists, podiatrists, and vascular care experts, promoting an integrated approach to limb preservation that improves patient outcomes.
- Public Awareness Campaigns: Launch an annual public awareness campaign that aligns with disease-specific awareness months, educating the public about limb preservation and the importance of early intervention.
- Educational Opportunities: Explore joint educational sessions at each organization’s annual conference and develop collaborative online learning modules to equip healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge and practical skills needed to prevent limb loss.
Georgia Krehbiel, CEO of ALPS, emphasized the importance of this collaboration: “Our partnership with AAWC represents a significant milestone in our efforts to preserve limbs and save lives. The synergy between our organizations will enhance our ability to educate and empower healthcare providers and patients alike, driving down the rates of preventable amputations across the country.”
Both organizations invite healthcare professionals, researchers, and stakeholders to join them in this important endeavor. Together, AAWC and ALPS are committed to advancing wound care, promoting limb preservation, and ultimately, ending preventable amputations.
For more information about the upcoming pre-conference workshop, please visit https://keckusc.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=8387.
For more information about the American Limb Preservation Society and its mission, please visit https://limbpreservationsociety.org/.
To learn more about the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care, visit https://aawconline.memberclicks.net/.
About ALPS:
ALPS, founded in 2021, is a pioneering organization with a mission to advance the science and clinical care of limb preservation. Recognizing the critical need for a dedicated interprofessional entity, ALPS brings together a diverse array of professionals—from podiatric and vascular surgery to endocrinology, infectious disease, interventional radiology, and nursing—to work collaboratively toward the elimination of preventable amputations. In its short history, ALPS has made significant strides in promoting a multidisciplinary approach to limb preservation and continues to seek broad coalitions in the fight to save limbs and lives.
About AAWC:
The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) was established in 1995 as a nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the improvement of wound care outcomes through education, research, and advocacy. The AAWC is the largest wound care organization in the United States, offering its members access to a wide range of resources, including clinical practice guidelines, educational opportunities, and a community of professionals committed to advancing the field of wound care. With a mission to lead the advancement of wound care globally, AAWC serves as a vital resource for clinicians and researchers alike, working to bridge the gap between science and practice in wound care.
Media Contact:
Alison Evans
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
American Limb Preservation Society
alison@alpslimb.org