For information about wound and skin care, you may contact the organizations listed below. 

Wound and Skin Care Organizations

American Academy of Dermatology
The academy members include practicing dermatologists who are committed to excellence in patient care, medical and public education, research, professionalism and member services support . Learn more about this academy at www.aad.org.  

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
APIC is a professional association dedicated to improving health and patient safety by reducting risks of infection and other adverse outcomes. Learn more about this association at www.apic.org.

Association for the Advancement of Wound Care
AAWC is a non-profit association for anyone involved in wound care. Join in to learn more about wound care at www.aawconline.org.

Diabetic Foot Study Group
The aim of the DFSG is to promote improvements in diabetic foot care. Read more about this group at www.dfsg.org.

European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
EPUAP works to lead and support all European countries in the efforts to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. You can learn more about their activities at www.epuap.org.

European Wound Management Association
The EWMA deals with all clinical and scientific issues related to wound healing. Each year, EWMA hosts one of the largest international events within wound management and wound healing in Europe. Learn more about this association at www.ewma.org.

International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot
IWGDF works to improve outcomes of diabetic foot problems and strengthen the communication between healthcare professionals. Learn more about their work at www.iwgdf.org.

International Association for the Study of Pain
IASP is the world's largest multidisciplinary organization working to support the study of pain and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide. Read more about them at www.iasp-pain.org.

National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
NPUAP is an American organization working for the prevention and improved treatment of pressure ulcers. Read more at www.npuap.org.

Strategic Marketplace Initiative (SMI)
A consortium of executives representing healthcare providers; medical products, pharmaceuticals and supply chain distribution companies; and service businesses united to reengineer and advance the future of the healthcare supply chain for the purpose of improving the overall healthcare marketplace in the United States. View Coloplast's Value Profile and read more about SMI at www.smisupplychain.com.

World Wide Wounds
World Wide Wounds is an electronic wound management journal dedicated to providing practical guidance and information on all aspects of wound management to healthcare professionals worldwide. Read the journal at www.worldwidewounds.com.

Wound Healing Society
The Wound Healing Society is a non-profit organization for clinical and basic scientists dedicated to improve the area of wound healing. Learn more about their activities at www.woundheal.org.

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
The WOCN Society is a professional nursing society. It supports its members by promoting educational, clinical and research opportunities to advance the practice of expert healthcare to individuals with wounds, ostomies and incontinence. Read more about this society at www.wocn.org.

World Union of Wound Healing Societies
WUWHS is an international organization dedicated to improving the wound care standards for patients and the healthcare performance of professionals. It also works to ensure universal access in all healthcare systems. For more information go to www.wuwhs.org.

Other Medical Organizations

Aging
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
American Association of Retired Person (AARP)
Children of Aging Parents
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)
The National Council on the Aging, Inc.

Caregiver Services
Caregiver Services National Alliance for Caregiving
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
National Family Caregivers Association

Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Type 2 Diabetes Center

General Health
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR)
The American Medical Directors Association (AMDA)
Consumer Information Center

Government
Centers for Disease Control
Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector General
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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The information listed on this page is provided as a service and should not be considered a recommendation. Coloplast assumes no responsibility for information provided by these organizations.