AAWC Update

  The Association is grateful to everyone who attended the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC Spring) and visited the AAWC booth. Many participated in the AAWC’s fundraising activities; proceeds support the Scholarship Fund, Global Volunteers Program, and Patient Advocacy efforts. If you missed SAWC Spring in Orlando, be sure to join us at SAWC Fall at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, October 16–18, 2014.

Annual Distinguished Member Announced

  The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) is proud to announce Cindy Felty, MSN, RN, CNP, CWS, FCCWS, received the annual AAWC Distinguished Member Award. Cindy was recognized at the AAWC Membership Meeting at SAWC Spring in Orlando on April 25 for her many years of service to the Association, including 8 years of Board service. A member since 1997, Cindy has been a valuable resource in her work as the Association’s PAD Coalition Liaison and more recently in helping build the AAWC’s collaboration with the Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association (DebRA). This award shows the organization’s deep appreciation for everything Cindy has done for the AAWC, particularly her contribution in the creation of AAWC’s Wound Image CD #5. The CD has been a great success and is available from the AAWC Store at www.aawconline.org.

In Memory of Dr. Peter Sheehan (May 6, 1954 –May 16, 2014)

  An internationally respected force in the field of diabetes, Dr. Peter Sheehan developed the Sheehan Model, a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of diabetes, with a strong patient-centric preventative medicine component. The Sheehan Model has been adopted by several healthcare systems. Dr. Sheehan was in healthcare management discussions with the government of Jamaica at the time of his death. Please join AAWC in extending condolences to Peter’s wife Nadège and his family on the loss of this pioneering man in the field of diabetes.

AAWC Scholarship Program is Open Through August 31

  An AAWC membership provides numerous benefits in order to build a collaborative wound care community, including the AAWC Scholarship Program. The application period for this program is open through August 31. Scholarship funds are available for wound care education, teaching, and travel. Additionally, the 2nd Annual Robert A. Warriner, MD, III Memorial Grant is offered for education or research support. To review guidelines and download an application, visit https://aawconline.org/scholarships/.

Join the AAWC at SAWC Fall and Register Early for Extra Savings

  AAWC membership provides a 20% discount on registration to the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care. Savings for the Fall event are available until September 4, 2014 through the SAWC Early Bird rate.   If you are not already a member, please join today to be eligible for these and other benefits by visiting the AAWC website, www.aawconline.org.   About AAWC: As the leading organization dedicated to interprofessional wound healing and tissue preservation, AAWC’s mission is to advance the care of people with and at risk for wounds. Be sure to join us for near daily updates and alerts on Facebook and LinkedIn.   This article was not subject to the Ostomy Wound Management peer-review process.