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‘This is just the beginning’: SVS launches patient-facing website in opening salvo of long-term branding campaign
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has launched a new patient-facing website aimed at bridging the information gap between members of the public and their vascular care providers. Your Vascular Health allows patients to navigate the complexities of vascular health…
Service: Giving back
Pioneering American Venous Forum (AVF) and Eastern Vascular Society (EVS) efforts aimed at breaking down barriers to care and educating patients in economically challenged communities on vascular disease have yielded early gains over the first two events staged this year.…
SVS launches Highway to Health campaign to help people maintain vascular health at every age
According to a new national survey released by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), nearly one in three Americans at the highest risk for developing vascular diseases have not heard of any of the most common conditions, like peripheral arterial disease…
SVS sets modest dues increase to drive enhanced member benefits
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) announced an increase in membership dues for 2024 for Active members, a strategic move aimed at enhancing support and resources for its members. This adjustment will bolster professional development opportunities, networking, advocacy and resources…
We are not ‘and vascular’: SVS set to launch ambitious new phase in branding campaign
SVS secretary details the spirit and the cause behind the next phase of the Society’s branding campaign aimed at helping vascular surgery become an instantly recognizable specialty inside and outside of the hospital. “We are not going to apologize for…
New analysis points to lack of vascular surgical voices in news coverage of vascular disease
A new study set to be aired at the 2024 Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS) annual meeting (March 16–20) in Scottsdale, Arizona, sheds a statistical spotlight on the state of the specialty’s reach into the mainstream consciousness. A team…
Specialty representation at all levels of a healthcare organization is ‘increasingly important’ in value-based systems
A 14-year effort to achieve departmental status for vascular surgery at a large healthcare system in Southern California resulted in significant gains for the specialty within the organizational apparatus, according to an administrative case report on an effort finalized last…
For Diabetes Month, diabetes resources for SVS members, patients
November is National Diabetes Month. Because SVS members treat patients with the condition—and its complications—the Society has numerous educational resources available. “Diabetes and Vascular Disease” is one of nearly 10 patient education fliers produced by the SVS Foundation as part…
Survey suggests venous work less valued than arterial interventions
The majority of more than 300 vascular surgeons who responded to a recent survey indicated that they perceive the management of venous disease to be of less value than that of arterial disease. Investigators Misaki M. Kiguchi, MD, of MedStar…
Vascular branding: Determining a vascular surgeon’s value
A vascular surgeon’s value includes far more than direct revenues from procedures performed, said SVS member Robert Tahara, MD, recently. He told surgeons to remember not only these direct revenues, but also the help a surgeon provides other specialties in…