AAWC News

AAWC 2017 Annual Report released

The AAWC Annual Report is now available on the AAWC site at https://aawconline.org/. The AAWC Annual Report includes updates from volunteer committees and task forces, such as the Healthcare Public Policy Committee and the AAWC International Consolidated Guidelines Task Force. In the President’s Message, Greg Bohn, MD, FACS, ABPM/UHM, CWSP, FACHM (2016–2018), reported on all the changes in the Association and how change is important in any organization. Please take time to read the AAWC Annual Report to receive all the current AAWC news and plans for moving forward.

SAWC Fall in Las Vegas

Join the AAWC at SAWC Fall in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 20–22. AAWC members receive an extra 20% discount. In addition to the 40 new educational sessions offered at SAWC Fall, the AAWC provides unique, informative programs for all those attending SAWC. 

Please join AAWC for the following events: 

AAWC Membership Meeting — Saturday, October 21 at 8:00 a.m.

AAWC Research Poster Grand Rounds (Session 33) — Saturday, October 21 at 5:30 p.m.

AAWC Speaker Training (Session 34) — Saturday,     October 21 at 6:30 p.m.

AAWC Global Volunteers (Session 40) — Sunday, October 22 at 10:10 a.m.

Also plan to visit the AAWC at Booth 603 in the Exhibit Hall where you can enjoy displays and information from more than 100 prestigious companies. Food and beverages are served as you:

• Meet the AAWC staff and network with fellow members;
• Take away applications and free samples of the AAWC educational brochures;
• Purchase Wound Images on CD at the new discounted SAWC price; and
• Learn about open positions on the 2018 AAWC Board of Directors and consider nominating yourself or someone else.  

AAWC Speakers Bureau offers qualified presenters for events

The AAWC is dedicated to bringing the best in wound and skin care education to conventions, conferences, corporate events, classrooms, career fairs, inservices, and more. The AAWC makes available a select, growing directory of wound care speakers. There is no cost to search the directory. Please visit https://aawconline.org/wound-care-speakers-available/ to view the available speakers and get connected to the expert of choice. 

About AAWC 

AAWC is the largest, not-for-profit membership organization in the United States dedicated to interprofessional wound healing and tissue preservation. AAWC’s mission is to advance the care of people with and at risk for wounds. The Association’s focus is on education, public policy, and the application of evidence-based wound care practice. AAWC offers membership and associated benefits to everyone involved in wound care, including clinicians and other healthcare professionals, patients, lay-caregivers, clinics/facilities, corporations, students, retirees, and advocates. Learn more about financial and other benefits, activities and programs, and/or join at www.aawconline.org. 

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