Diabetic Foot Canada

Traditional Indigenous medicine has been used for centuries for the treatment of skin disorders. In this latest issue of Wound Care Canada, we explore the use of birch bark extracts to treat many conditions. Read it here: woundscanada.ca/news/834-wcc-w…

Wounds Canada sees real promise in Ontario’s 2026 budget. Investing in skin & wound care skills & integrating care into primary care will build capacity across sectors and improve the delivery of safe care for Ontarians. #OntarioBudget #WoundCare torontotoday.ca/local/politics…

In the latest WCC, we share a project for the International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course (IIWCC) to develop a practice change in appropriate bedding on Low Air Loss Mattresses (LALM) in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities in Nova Scotia. Read it here: woundscanada.ca/news/834-wcc-w…

In recent years, closer examinations of patient care patterns regarding amputation prevention reveal an alarming consistent issue: intervention too often happens too late. In our latest Wound Care Canada, we tackle how to fix this problem. Read it here: woundscanada.ca/news/834-wcc-w…

Mepilex® Up handles high volumes of fluids. It has the capability of spreading fluids evenly in all directions, supporting better fluid handling than other foam dressings & managing exudate to minimize leakage risk at high flow rates in simulated use. ow.ly/xRw750YsAFr #ad

In our latest Wound Care Canada, we address an important issue that has been garnering increased attention: incorporating sleep health to optimize the prevention and management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Download the article for free: woundscanada.ca/news/834-wcc-w…

Across Canada, recent sources place direct wound spending at an estimated $12.1 billion in 2023. In our latest Wound Care Canada, we outline how to ensure compliance in wound care to reduce costs and optimize healing. Download the article for free: woundscanada.ca/news/834-wcc-w…

Last week, National Burn Awareness Week campaigns sought to educate Canadians on preventing burns. Our 2025 Best Practice Recommendations and Briefs guide health-care professionals on how to treat burns. BPRs 2025: woundscanada.ca/news/752-bpr-n… Briefs: woundscanada.ca/health-care-pr…

On behalf of Mölnlycke, we invite you to participate in this free educational webinar—Transforming Practice for Better Healing: Evidence, Experience & Effective Change—w Dr. Philippe Van Overschelde on Feb 24 from 12-1:00 pm EST. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regist… #Ad

Nous vous invitons à participer à ce webinaire éducatif gratuit intitulé Transformer les pratiques pour améliorer la guérison : preuves, expérience et changements efficaces, avec Dr Philippe Van Overschelde, le 24 février de 14 h à 15 h (HNE). zoom.us/webinar/regist… #ad

There is a persistent problem in wound care pertaining to the overuse of antibiotics that often leads to microbes developing resistance. In this case report in the latest Wound Care Canada, we explore gentian violet and methylene blue (GVMB) as a solution: woundscanada.ca/news/834-wcc-w…

PSWs in Northern Ontario hospitals—build skills that improve patient safety and get your microcredential in the Skin Health Program. Only 100 spots available. 🗓 Applications Open: Skin Health Program (SHP) Deadline: Feb 11, 2026 👉 woundscanada.ca/programs/skin-…

Wounds Canada supports the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association 2026 National Conference in Saskatoon — the City of Bridges.Supporting emerging nurses to advance prevention, early intervention, and faster healing across Canada.#CNSA2026 #BuildingBridges #WoundPrevention

If you registered for Wounds Canada's 2025 National Hybrid Conference—in person or virtually—you have free access until the end of day this Saturday to many highlights: Access the conference platform at woundscanada2025.ca

During treatment and recovery from PAD, movement can support wound healing and safeguard leg, heart and mental health. In our latest Wound Care Canada, we explore the targeted, low-impact movements that can be implemented to help recovery. Read it here: woundscanada.ca/news/834-wcc-w…

"AI’s entry into the world of inter-professional health-care practice is not simply an upgrade in tools or analytics—it represents the dawn of a new kind of partnership between humans and machines." In our latest WCC, Joel Alleyne talks AI in wound care: woundscanada.ca/news/834-wcc-w…

Our Best Practice Recommendations and Briefs provide evidence-based information for treating wounds. Chapter 4 is the ideal document to read to start navigating these tools. Download it here: BPRs 2025: woundscanada.ca/news/752-bpr-n… BPR Briefs 2025: woundscanada.ca/health-care-pr…

The Canadian Vascular Access Association has developed a novel clinical algorithm: the CVAD Skin Impairment (CASI). Read all about it in our latest Wound Care Canada: woundscanada.ca/news/834-wcc-w…

Today, we take a look back at past years with a key article from our latest issue of Wound Care Canada. In 2024, we brought you the costs of wounds within Canada for 2023 and promised we would update the figures annually. Check out the 2024 version: woundscanada.ca/news/834-wcc-w…

Our Best Practice Recommendations 2025 and the accompanying Briefs provide guidance in tackling skin and wound care. To get started, begin with Chapter 3 on skin anatomy and physiology. BPRs 2025: woundscanada.ca/news/752-bpr-n… Briefs 2025: woundscanada.ca/health-care-pr…