Fighting for Health Equity in Limb Preservation: Edward James Olmos Presents Award at Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon) in Anaheim, CA

6. November 2024

Anaheim, CA — November 8, 2024. Edward James Olmos will present the Olmos Award on behalf of the American Limb Presentation Society (ALPS) together with David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, shining a pivotal and deserved spotlight on the necessity of health equity in limb preservation. The award presentation will take place at the JW Marriott Anaheim, CA, during the 24th edition of the Interdisciplinary Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon), the most premier diabetic foot conference in North America.

Push back the clock

Each year at DFCon, ALPS gathers influential speakers and delivers outstanding scientific content related to limb preservation with a focus on diabetic feet. This three-day conference allows the best in their field to come together, learn from each other and delve into the most recent technological advancements.

“You have to understand every 20 seconds, somewhere around the world someone loses their leg because of diabetes. And so it is our mission is to push back the clock and eliminate preventable amputations,” Dr. Armstrong, ALPS Founding President explains.

Fighting for Health Equity in Limb Preservation: Edward James Olmos Presents Award at Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon) in Anaheim, CA<br />

 

Georgia Krehbiel, CEO of ALPS, adds on, “At ALPS, we see clear disparities in access to care, treatment outcomes, and representation within our profession. Our commitment to health equity and advocacy drives us to address these gaps, with the ultimate goal of ensuring all individuals receive equitable and high-quality limb preservation services. The Olmos Award at DFCon this year offers a powerful platform to spotlight a person for their efforts in creating awareness around limb preservation. This year, we take a further step in elevating the voices of those often unheard in the healthcare system.”  

 

New Health Equity and Advocacy Committee will create awareness

The ALPS Health Equity and Advocacy Committee is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the field of limb preservation. With their first official committee meeting at DFCon 2024, they look forward to making meaningful strides toward these goals. Taking their first action at DFCon, the committee will record educational videos tailored for diverse communities, aiming to spread awareness around limb preservation and advocate for greater health equity.

ALPS welcomes the presence of media at the conference where journalists have the chance to engage with our esteemed Board of Directors, Health Equity & Advocacy committee members and Mr. Olmos.

 

Media contact
For additional information regarding this press release, please contact Signe Sten Holst, Social Media and Communications Manager at ssh@cap-partner.eu.

More about the Interdisciplinary Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon)
DFCon, hosted by the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS), is North America’s premier interdisciplinary diabetic foot conference, attracting up to 500 participants annually. Known for its scientific and educational excellence, DFCon brings together global experts in diabetic foot care and features a growing exhibition hall to showcase the latest advancements in the field. In 2024, DFCon will take place November 7-9 at the JW Marriott Anaheim.

More about the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS)

While it is the 24th edition of the annual DFCon, ALPS was founded in 2020. ALPS promotes interdisciplinary teams to advance the science, clinical care, advocacy, awareness and education of limb preservation through increased access to resources and specialised care that improves patient-centred outcomes.

 

 

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