AAWC News

The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care wishes you a wonderful New Year!

Limited edition AAWC polo shirt — 50% discount

The 2015 AAWC 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Polo Shirt is now only $10 (free shipping/handling) while supplies last. The unisex polo shirts are available in red or black with 20th Anniversary AAWC logo on left chest. Sizes run from Small to 2XL. If a size becomes unavailable, you will be contacted via email and given the option to select a different size or receive a full refund. Consider purchasing for friends and colleagues. You can order shirts along with other quality AAWC products from the AAWC Store at https://aawconline.org/store. 

AAWC 2016 Board of Directors elections begin in January

All AAWC members should watch their inboxes for information regarding the 2016 AAWC Board of Directors election. The AAWC Nominating Committee has developed a great slate of candidates and cannot stress enough how important it is to take the time to vote. Please remember every vote counts — this is your chance to determine the future leadership of the organization. Elections close on February 9. Elected board members will officially take office at the Annual AAWC Membership Meeting, which is held in conjunction with the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) April 13–17, 2016 in Atlanta, GA. Thank you in advance for your assistance in determining the future leaders of the AAWC.

The 2016 AAWC Clinical Practice Track

The AAWC is excited to once again offer the AAWC Clinical Practice Track. Here is a sample of the 15 informative track sessions:

Wound Jeopardy:  Test Your Woundology Knowledge

Maggot Therapy: Back to the Future of Wound Care

Atypically Speaking…

Big Challenges for Wound Care Providers:  Understanding Obesity and Lipedema.

The AAWC Clinical Practice Track’s pearls and tips are ready for implementation within your practice. The Association’s program covers not only what to do to advance wound care as a professional practice and career, but also empowers the learner with the knowledge about how to do it.

AAWC Career Center holiday special extended

The new AAWC Career Center, powered by the largest recruitment network in North America and featuring Real-Time Job Matching™ technology, is continuing to offer a 10% discount for employers posting jobs. Reach qualified candidates across thousands of job sites on our extended network with just one job post on AAWC’s site. Save time and attract the best talent with Real-Time Job Matching™. Contact Karen Strauss at kstrauss@aawconline.org to receive your discount.

Not a member? Join AAWC for an additional $100 in savings on job postings.

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 AAWC benefits, activities and programs, and/or join at www.aawconline.org.

This article was not subject to the Ostomy Wound Management peer-review process.