Mayo Clinic has received authorization from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program to begin operating the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry, a national collaborative warehouse for data on people who have lost limbs and may or may not have access to...
Amputee Coalition Celebrates Black History Month by Featuring Dr. Foluso Fakorede at February Quarterly All Advocate Call
The Amputee Coalition kicks off February celebrating Black History Month and the achievements of African Americans. In recognition of this significant month, we will feature Foluso Fakorede M.D. as the guest speaker for our Quarterly All Advocate Call today, February...
Emergency Preparedness with FEMA
As the end of the year approaches, we look forward to the upcoming holiday season filled with family gatherings and exchanging gifts. The winter season is coming, and while many consider winter storms a challenge for northern states, last winter’s storms in Texas...
The Sprint Towards The Future: Cures 2.0
The Amputee Coalition applauds Representatives Diana DeGette and Fred Upton’s tireless work and leadership in the introduction of the Cures 2.0 bill. This key bill builds upon the original twenty-first-century cures act. Cures 2.0 bill is designed to promote...
World Anti-Microbial Resistance Week
As Anti-Microbial Resistance Week comes to an end, the Amputee Coalition wants to share a few points of knowledge to empower you to share your story. Defining Anti-Microbial Resistance and What is Anti-Microbial Resistance? Anti- Microbial Resistance...
Prevention is Key When Battling Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month and the key to battling diabetes is prevention. The Amputee Coalition is dedicated to those who live with diabetes, and we have committed to providing information to our community. 60 percent of non-traumatic amputations in the...