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‘Voices of Vascular’ campaign celebrates diversity for Black History Month
During Black History Month, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation will shine a spotlight on the contributions of Black vascular surgeons through its “Voices of Vascular” campaign. This initiative is dedicated to recognizing the diverse voices within the SVS…
SVS webinar aims to tackle upcoming changes to CMS reporting requirements
The SVS will host a webinar Feb. 29 to help equip members with insights on impending Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reporting requirements that impact vascular specialists. Jessica Simons, MD, chair of the SVS Quality Improvement Committee, emphasized…
Make a ‘PLAN’ for CLTI by tuning into new webinar
An upcoming webinar is set to provide insights for healthcare professionals aiming to enhance their expertise in treating patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). Titled “Structured Decision-Making in the CLTI Patient: Understanding the PLAN,” the webinar’s goal is to delve…
Giving Tuesday brings in five-figure sum
The SVS foundation celebrated another philanthropic success through its Giving Tuesday efforts, raising $20,000 in funds. Presenting sponsor W. L. Gore and Associates doubled the final funds through their match, further magnifying the donations. As a result, Giving Tuesday raised…
SVS launches VESAP6 presales in January with discount
The SVS is set to launch the sixth edition of the Vascular Education and Self-Assessment Program (VESAP6) in April. The highly anticipated review resource became available for pre-sales Jan. 10, which will continue through March 26, allowing users access upon…
SVS seeks volunteers for open committee slots
The SVS is accepting applications for vice chairs and volunteers. SVS members in good standing can apply for up to two committee positions and serve for a one-year appointment term renewable for a maximum of three years based on evaluation…
Mentor Match available for all SVS members
The SVS has expanded its Mentor Match program, which is now available to all SVS members in good standing. The program aims to connect vascular surgery professionals with experienced mentors who can help them achieve goals. Mentor Match began in…
SOOVC releases handbook for outpatient care
The SVS Sub-Section on Outpatient and Office Vascular Care (SOOVC) has released the anticipated Office-Based Lab (OBL) Handbook to guide practitioners and aid with safety and cost-effectiveness, as well as expand patients’ access to care. Anil Hingorani, MD, chair of…
University of Pittsburgh awards $100,000 grant to SVS member for AI-based healthcare project
Last October, the University Pittsburgh’s Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute hosted its 10th Pitt Innovation Challenge (PinCh), providing a total of $550,000 in prizes, with the top-three winners each receiving a $100,000 grand prize. PinCh 2023 announced that SVS member…
International collaboration unveils updated PAD guidelines in diabetic foot ulcers
The International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF), the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) and the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) have jointly released updated guidelines for the diagnosis, prognosis and management of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in…