ALPS (American Limb Preservation Society)

What makes the Diabetic Foot Valley Project remarkable, and how can others leverage its lessons to advance limb preservation efforts? ALPS Founding President David Armstrong highlights the importance of the project: “Initiatives like the Diabetic Foot Valley Project show us how targeted, integrated approaches can drastically reduce preventable amputations. It’s a model of collaboration that aligns perfectly with the goals of ALPS. Most compelling is the team approach to Diabetic Foot care, which is also the core of our work at ALPS”. Read the full article - originally published on the ALPS website the 17 December - right here on LinkedIn.

Save the date! DFCon 2024 was a blast, so remember to save the date for DFCon 2025 where we once again will bring the newest insights from the fields of #podiatry, #woundcare, and #vascularsurgery to our DFCon 2025 attendees. #DFCon2025, the Interdisciplinary Diabetic Foot Conference and the annual conference of ALPS, will take place October 23-25 at the JW Marriott in Anaheim. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/gumzcHfU If you would like to be in the know and get a discount on your registration for DFCon 2025, please consider becoming a member of ALPS: As a member of ALPS you get access to these exclusive benefits: 🔹Access to ALPS’ member networking platform where you can network with thought leaders within limb preservation. 🔸Discount on your registration fee for the official annual conference of ALPS, DFCon. 🔹Eligibility to become a part of ALPS board and committees. 🔸Keeping up to date with what is happening in limb preservation. 🔹The opportunity to apply for our ALPS Traveling Fellowship, which provides recipients up to $7,500 and the opportunity to visit two limb preservation centers of excellence. Click here to become a member: https://lnkd.in/eXnRMX6

“It’s not a Cuban problem, it’s not a hemispheric problem, It’s not an American problem. This is a pan-national problem.” - Dr. David Armstrong   By courtesy of CIPI Cuba, you can now watch the full Panel 5; "Las ciencias de la salud en las relaciones entre Cuba y EEUU" on Youtube (https://lnkd.in/d2aXS_va), where ALPS Founding President Dr. David Armstrong gave insights on diabetes and his groundbreaking work with Cuba’s CIGB. For this – skip to minute 64 in the YouTube video. #ActAgainstAmputation  #EducationInLimbPreservation Pssst. And remember that ALPS has a plethora of educational resources on: https://lnkd.in/eJdJXscn

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Did you know about the ALPS (American Limb Preservation Society) Networking Platform? Connect with thought leaders in limb preservation and build your very own limb preservation teams through our exclusive networking platform. This platform is exclusively for ALPS members. Become a member and find your sole-mate today! https://lnkd.in/eXnRMX6

At ALPS (American Limb Preservation Society), we are deeply concerned about the devastation caused by the current Los Angeles wildfires. ALPS CEO Georgia Krehbiel, MBA states: "I just wanted to take a moment to reach out to ALPS members and connections in Los Angeles and let you know that we’re thinking of you during this difficult time. The wildfires in the area are truly concerning, and our hearts are with you and your loved ones. Please don’t hesitate to let us know if there’s anything we can do to support you during this time. Your safety and well-being are what matter most."   Take care and stay safe, The American Limb Preservation Society

Here's to another 365 days of taking action against amputations! Join ALPS and kickstart the year as a driving force in the fight for limb preservation. Get started here: https://lnkd.in/eXnRMX6 As an ALPS member, you gain access to a myriad of benefits: 1️⃣ Connect with thought leaders in limb preservation and build your very own limb preservation teams through our exclusive networking platform; 2️⃣ Enjoy a discounted registration fee for DFCon, the pinnacle event in limb preservation; 3️⃣ Shape the future by joining ALPS boards and committees, eg. the ALPS Education Committee or the ALPS Health Equity and Advocacy Committee. 4️⃣ Stay informed with the latest developments in limb preservation – be in the know; 5️⃣ Apply for the ALPS Traveling Fellowship, offering up to $7,500 in support to explore excellence in limb preservation; and 6️⃣ Receive insider updates through the ALPS Newsletter, keeping you engaged and informed on what is going on in the global limb preservation community. David Armstrong, Georgia Krehbiel, MBA Stephanie Wu, DPM, MSc, Michael Conte, Joseph Mills MD, Ryan Crews, Brian D. Lepow, Cyaandi Dove, DPM, Katharine McGinigle, MD MPH, Annkathrin Mathe, Signe Sten Holst, Tobias Busch Nielsen

Tribute to George Woods: Advocate, Mentor, and Diabetic Warrior https://lnkd.in/gq7Shj4q

Have you read it yet? 📖 A Patient’s Guide to Prevent Lower Extremity Amputations ALPS (American Limb Preservation Society) Education Committee Initiative mentioned in the recently published Wounds Canada Journal (WCC) 2024 Vol 22 No 2 in the article: A Patient’s Guide to Prevent Lower Extremity Amputations: An American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) Initiative by Virginie Blanchette PhD DPM MSc Biomed and Matthew Bunte, MD, MS, FSVM, FSCAI, FACC The guide aims to support patients, their advocates and their aligned healthcare and social providers to work together to maximize the opportunity to preserve the lower extremity and avoid unnecessary amputations. At ALPS, we hope these resources may be useful in your practice and to be disseminated without limit in the community to achieve maximum know. Read it in WCC: https://lnkd.in/deX7vg36 Read the full guide on our website: https://lnkd.in/dSv8RZZu

"These devices capture the imagination — and they’re getting better at helping us look after our patients better and drive medicine forward. By marrying our humanity with the technology, we can effect positive change on ourselves and the planet. We don’t have to predict the future. It’s all happening now,” states Professor of surgery and neurological surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and ALPS Founding President Dr. David Armstrong in this USC article about USC physicians are creating byte-size miracles through #AI #Innovation. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dhyEgEsK