Anaheim, California, United States – May 4, 2026: The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) and the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) are proud to announce strengthened collaboration, building on their successful partnership first launched in 2024.
Since the collaboration began, ALPS and SVN have worked together to elevate the role of vascular nursing and advanced practice providers within limb preservation and to promote interdisciplinary education across vascular care, podiatry, and wound care.
Ramping up joint initiatives
In 2026, ALPS and SVN are ramping up joint initiatives and supporting shared educational goals to further advance team‑based, patient‑centered care.
“Vascular nurses and advanced practice nurses play a critical role in limb preservation across a wide range of healthcare settings,” said Karen Bauer, Immediate Past President of the Society for Vascular Nursing. “Through our continued collaboration with ALPS, we are strengthening seamless, team‑based vascular care and amplifying the voice and impact of vascular nursing. Together, we are focused on early recognition of PAD risk factors, patient education, prevention, and timely management to help reduce limb loss and improve quality of life for patients.”
“Growing and sustaining interdisciplinary teams has always been central to ALPS’s vision,” said Dr. Katharine McGinigle, ALPS board member. “Our continued collaboration with the Society for Vascular Nursing demonstrates what is possible when organizations align around a shared mission. By strengthening the integration of vascular nursing with podiatry and wound care, we are helping to create a more cohesive, patient‑centered model of care that leads to better outcomes.”
“Our collaboration has evolved into a trusted strategic partnership, and we’re just getting started. The next phase is about scale—advancing education, enabling multidisciplinary care, and delivering real, measurable impact in limb preservation worldwide,” shares CEO of ALPS, Georgia Krehbiel, MBA.
SVN President Ali Moran Baird, DNP, AGACNP, RN shares:
“Our ongoing partnership with the American Limb Preservation Society reflects a shared commitment to elevating the critical role of nurses and advanced practice providers in limb preservation. Through this collaboration, we are expanding educational opportunities, driving innovation in care delivery, and building a more unified, multidisciplinary approach to improving limb salvage and patient quality of life.”
Joint Initiatives in 2026
ALPS & SVN Joint Webinar: Advancing Limb Salvage Through Multidisciplinary Wound Care Excellence
On May 19, 2026, ALPS and SVN will host a free, expert‑led joint webinar titled “Advancing Limb Salvage Through Multidisciplinary Wound Care Excellence.”
The webinar will focus on limb preservation and highlight the essential role of vascular nursing within multidisciplinary wound care teams. As part of ALPS and SVN’s shared educational efforts, the webinar will be recorded and made available for on‑demand viewing.
Toe & Flow session at VAM & SVN Annual Meeting: “The Great Limb Preservation Road – with ALPS”
In Boston, Massachusetts, June 10–13, 2026, ALPS will participate in the Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM26), hosted in collaboration with SVN.
The meeting offers 3.5 immersive days of leading‑edge education and collaboration, including the latest vascular research translated into practice. The ALPS session will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The session “The Great Limb Preservation Road – with ALPS” features speakers and talks:
- Dr David Armstong: The 3-minute diabetic Foot Exam: Your Essential Pre-Trip Safety Check
- Dr. Joseph Mills: Intervene or Keep Driving? Navigating Revascularization Decisions on the Open Road
- Karen Bauer / Nora Dunlap: Top of License Teaming: Building a Limb Preservation Convoy
Round-table with moderators: Nora Dunlap / Georgia Krehbiel, MBA, and speakers: Drs. David Armstrong, Joseph Mills, Michael Conte, Joseph Mills, Karen Bauer.
SVN Leadership in DFCon 2026 Planning Committee
For 2026, Karen Bauer, Immediate Past President of the Society for Vascular Nursing, is a member of the DFCon planning committee, helping to ensure a strong vascular focus at the Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon), hosted by ALPS.
The 26th edition of the premier interdisciplinary diabetic foot conference in North America will take place October 22–24, 2026, at the JW Marriott Anaheim.
DFCon will bring together healthcare professionals from around the world, including podiatrists, vascular surgeons, vascular nurses, endocrinologists, wound care specialists, and other clinicians dedicated to limb preservation.
About the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS): Founded in 2021, the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) is dedicated to advancing the field of limb preservation by fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals. Through education, advocacy, and research, ALPS works to reduce the incidence of preventable amputations and improve the quality of life for patients worldwide. Learn more: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/.
About the Society of Vascular Nursing (SVN): The Society of Vascular Nursing (SVN) is a professional organization committed to promoting excellence in the care of individuals with vascular disease through education, research, and clinical practice. SVN members include nurses and other healthcare professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with vascular conditions. Learn more: https://www.svnnet.org/page/about
