The American Wound Care Foundation (AmWCF) strives to provide patient, caregiver, and family the appropriate education. The AmWCF offers a channel for patient support & watchdog advocacy by educating opinion leaders.

Support Documents 

• Amputation Prevention Awareness Campaign

Educational Topics Include:

• Different types of ulcers

• Risk factors for ulcerations

• How to prevent ulcers

• Selecting a wound care center/physician

• Importance when possible of controlling and/or treating underlying disease (i.e. diabetes, venous insufficiency, etc.)

• Role of proper nutrition and wound care healing

• Different modalities for treating wounds

• Utilizing high tech and new methods of treatment

• Management of ulcers in a long term care facility                                                   

• Pain control, relief from itching and similar concerns

• Emphasis on importance of compliance with treatments

• Depression resulting from amputation and/or chronic illness