In February, we immerse ourselves in the warmth of love while also dedicating this time to recognizing the vital element that keeps us thriving – our heart. Maintaining a healthy heart is the best way we can show up for ourselves and others, especially during American...
Diabetes Is Fueling an Amputation Crisis for Men in San Antonio
Written by Edgar Sandoval for The New York Times A lethal combination of genetics, poor access to health care and diets high in processed foods is fueling a diabetes crisis in Latino communities, especially in Texas. At a medical facility on the west side of San...
BET Documentary Shines a Light on the Black Amputation Epidemic
Black and African American residents of the Mississippi Delta are facing an amputation epidemic born out of a history of racial inequity. This health crisis was spotlighted on Life and Limb, a segment that premiered on BET News in 2023 and re-aired this Martin Luther...
VA’s Remote Temperature Monitoring Prevents Diabetic Limb Loss
Reprinted with permission from the Department of Veterans Affairs. By Treva Lutes, Communications Director, VA Office of Connected Care. VA’s remote temperature monitoring program encourages Veterans to use the Podimetrics SmartMat in their podiatry care. The mat can...
National Diabetes Month: Preventing Limb Loss Through Diabetes Management
With diabetes being the leading cause of limb loss in the United States, diabetes prevention and management are especially important to the Amputee Coalition. National Diabetes Month is every November and focuses on raising awareness of this public health issue while...
Stop an Infection Before it Starts
Since 1986, International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) has drawn annual attention to the importance of infection prevention from October 15-21. This year’s theme is ‘Celebrating the Fundamentals of Infection Prevention’, and the Amputee Coalition wants to...
Sepsis Awareness Month Wrap Up Now Available
If you were unable to attend last Thursday’s webinar, we highly encourage you to go back and watch the Sepsis Awareness Month wrap up recording. Co-led by Vala Hallgrimson and Katy Grainger, both sepsis survivors and advocates, this in-depth webinar provided valuable...
Septic Shock Put Me in the Hospital for a Year: Vala Hallgrimson’s Story
By Vala Hallgrimson, Amputee Coalition Certified Peer Visitor and Lead Advocate When it comes to sepsis, remember it’s about TIME! Temperature – Infection – Mental Decline – Extremely ill. I wish I had known that when Sepsis overtook me. Sepsis is the body’s extreme...
Aging Gracefully: Healthy Aging Month
Did you know 85% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition, which can cause disability, and loss of quality of life and independence, according to the Alliance for Aging Research? September is Healthy Aging Month which promotes ways that people can...
Sepsis Survivor Shares Lifesaving Advice
By Katy Grainger, Amputee Coalition Certified Peer Visitor and Lead Advocate Five years ago, I was healthier than I had ever been, when I ended up losing seven of my fingertips and both of my lower legs from septic shock because of a small infection on my skin. My...