New Orleans, LA – June 2025. The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) made a resounding impact at this year’s Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) and the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) gathering, held in the vibrant heart of New Orleans. From cutting-edge education to cross-disciplinary collaboration, ALPS’s presence underscored the urgency and innovation driving the field of limb preservation.
A Week of Energy, Innovation, and Connection
“What a week at #VAM2025!” was the sentiment echoed throughout the ALPS community.
With New Orleans vibes in the background and medical breakthroughs in focus, the conference provided the ideal stage for ALPS to highlight critical advances in vascular care and diabetic limb preservation. Attendees from around the world joined the ALPS team in celebrating shared goals and groundbreaking ideas.
The highlight?
A powerful synergy between ALPS and the Society for Vascular Nursing. Their aligned missions—centered on patient-centered care and amputation prevention—sparked meaningful dialogue and laid groundwork for future collaborations.
Lunch & Learn: A Standing-Room-Only Success
ALPS’ signature session, “Making Broad Impact in Comprehensive CLTI Care,” brought together top minds in the field for a compelling Lunch & Learn.
Moderated by Karen Bauer, the session featured influential leaders including Drs. Michael Conte, Joseph Mills, David Armstrong, Samantha Minc, and others.
The energy was palpable, and key messages were powerfully delivered.
Takeaways from the Session:
- Scope & Urgency: Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and diabetic foot complications require more coordinated, team-based care.
- The Toe & Flow Model: Presented by Drs. Mills and Armstrong, this collaborative framework underscores the critical synergy between podiatric and vascular specialists.
- 3-Minute Diabetic Foot Exam: Dr. Samantha Minc introduced this streamlined assessment tool to empower frontline teams.
- Cross-Setting Collaboration: Panelists stressed the importance of integrating acute hospitals, rehab facilities, home health, and social services to maintain consistent limb preservation strategies.
A dynamic panel discussion rounded out the session, tackling stakeholder engagement, optimizing interdisciplinary roles, and aligning clinical outcomes with key financial and operational metrics.
ALPS at the Wylie Society Dinner
The ALPS team also attended the prestigious Wylie Society Dinner—a longstanding evening event held in conjunction with the Society for Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting.
The dinner program featured talks on the evolution of vascular training, an overview of the UCSF fellowship program, and a look into the future of education in vascular surgery, reinforcing ALPS’s commitment to lifelong learning and mentorship.
Using the promotional code VAM25, ALPS extended a $1 membership offer—welcoming more professionals into its mission-driven community. This initiative aims to broaden access to essential resources and unite clinicians in the fight against preventable amputations.
Missed the Session? Stay Connected
Those unable to attend live can still engage with ALPS’s work via DFCon, the global diabetic foot conference. Key insights from VAM2025 and SVN are being featured—register today at the DFCon website to stay informed.
As VAM2025 concluded, one message rang clear: ending preventable amputations is attainable.
With interdisciplinary teamwork, innovative tools, and unwavering dedication to patients, ALPS and its collaborators are leading a proactive movement in vascular care.
Here’s to community, collaboration, and saving limbs—together.