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The AAWC “Skin You’re In” Brochure is an interactive educational module named “Keeping your Skin Healthy”. Also available in Spanish! The Wound Institute’s Interactive Education – An informative interactive module on wound healing.
Clinical Trials – Find out what trials on are being done in the US and the world.
Wound Source – A site with wound care product information.
WoundZine – An online magazine of articles on wound healing.

Recommended Videos

How a Wound Heals
How do Scars Form

The Media TF is proud to release the first video on wound care for the public.

Wound Care

Chronic Wound Basics
Chronic Wound Care
Cellulitis Skin Infection
e-Medicine Health
Fact sheet: Chronic wounds
Acelity for Patients
Patient Wound Info
Web MD
Wound and Pressure Ulcer Management
Wound Care Centers
Wound Care: The Definitive Guide

Amputation Support

WOUND CARE: Preventing Infection
Association of Children’s Orthotic – Prosthetic
LEAP: The Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program

Burn Information

Burn Survivor
Burn Treatment
What are Burns

Diabetes and Chronic Wounds

About Diabetes
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diabetic Foot Videos
Foot Care MD
First Aid for People with Diabetes
Heal2Gether – Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Keep Your Feet Healthy
National Diabetes Education Program
NCCIH Diabetes and Dietary Supplements
Preventing Diabetes

Organizations for Wound/Skin Associated Conditions

Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy Symptoms
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Muscular Dystrophy
Psoriasis
Scleroderma

Ostomy Information

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
Find an Ostomy Nurse
Ostomy Home Care
United Ostomy Associations of America

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

About (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Disease
Screening for Peripheral Artery Disease
Symptoms of PAD
Take the Sodium Quiz

Pressure Ulcer

Bed Sore Basics
Healthline
How To Prevent Pressure Ulcers
Medline Plus Pressure Ulcer Information

Spinal Cord Injury

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Spinal Cord Injury Info
Spinal Cord Peer Group

Venous Disease

Chronic Venous Disease Overview
NHS – Venus Leg Ulcer
Venous Resource Center
Varicose Veins
What Is Vein Disease

Wound Care Health and Nutrition

AAWC Blog on Nutrition 1 – How to Feed your Skin
AAWC Blog on Nutrition 2 – Breakfast
Eat Right
Choose My Plate
Guide to Quit Smoking
Honest Food Guide
Nutrition Help
Self Nutrition

Wound Caregiver Information

AARP Caregiving Resource Center
Adult Day Care
Assisted Living Directory
Caregiving Facts
Caregivers Library
Caregiver Stress
Care Managers
Daily Strength Caregiver Support Group
eCare Diary Webinars
Home Healthcare Agencies
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Senior Living Map
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Today’s Caregiver
The Caregiver Guide: An Introduction to Elder Care

Wound Product Websites

Advanced Tissue
Allegro Medical
Best Buy Medical Supplies
Clinical Wound Solutions
CCS Medical

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Alliance Guidance COVID-19 - Request for Flexibility in Providing Wound Care Services and Products to Ensure COVID-19 Patients Receive Appropriate Care
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