Wound care online modules empower vascular care teams, participants say

Healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines are embracing the Wound Care Curriculum, a flexible online learning experience tailored to meet the evolving needs of vascular care teams. Developed collaboratively by the SVS, including the former Physician Assistant (PA) Section (now part…
New APP Section: A ‘professional home’

There’s no place like home within the newly established SVS Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Section, where vascular advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) aim to provide a “professional home” for APRNs and PAs working in vascular care…
SVS Foundation VC4U grants advance vascular equity for underserved women

The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Vascular Care for the Underserved (VC4U) project grants until Aug. 1. The VC4U Project Grants help to address disparities in vascular care across the United States,…
Letter to the editor: Physicians and APPs should work together to address complex needs of vascular patients

Dear editor, As members of the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) Board of Directors, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Section, and representatives of our broader membership, we feel compelled to respond to Dr. Arthur Palamara’s…
Complex Wound Care Masterclass now set to commence at VAM 2026

The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), in collaboration with the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) and the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), has postponed the Complex Wound Care Masterclass workshop, initially scheduled for June 7 after the 2025 Vascular Annual…
SVN wraps conference with joint PA section programming

The society for vascular nursing (SVN) is in the midst of its 42nd Annual Conference at McCormick Place, West. The conference kicked off Wednesday morning with the Presidential Welcome from Kristen Alix, MS, ANPBC, AGACNP, CVN, and was followed by…
Vascular Health Step Challenge emerges as beacon of awareness and action

This September, 533 people put their feet to the ground to raise awareness about peripheral arterial disease (PAD) as part of the SVS Foundation’s Vascular Health Step Challenge. The challenge raises funds and awareness, with participants pledging to walk 60…
The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of September 2023

Last month, the most read stories from Vascular Specialist included data releases from the recent Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society (MVSS) using direct revascularization of segmental arteries to prevent spinal cord ischemia; a reflection on the crucial role of vascular nurses during…
Vascular Nurses Week shines spotlight on vital role in patient care and innovation

In a world in which both medical breakthroughs and technological advancements seem to dominate the healthcare landscape, it’s easy to overlook the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to ensure that patients receive the specialized care they need. Vascular Nurses Week—Sept.…
Give gift of SVS membership to vascular nurses

Sept. 4 to 10 is Vascular Nurses Week. It’s the perfect opportunity for Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) members to “give the gift of dual membership” to both SVS and the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) to their vascular nurses.…

