New Year, New Opportunities

  Whether the previous year was a good or bad one, it seems the world breathes a collective sigh a relief as the next one starts.   The stroke of the final midnight of 2014 slammed the door on that year’s troubles and triumphs, and presented a challenge to turn things around or keep the momentum going in 2015. Setting goals is a useful tool to keep on track. But instead of making a set list of resolutions, I prefer to see the turn of the calendar as an opportunity to keep up with things that are going well, curtail unhealthy habits, and try new experiences. As your new year unfolds, what personal and professional changes will it hold? If you’ve never attended a Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), why not make this the year you take the opportunity to enhance your knowledge, network with colleagues, and reconnect with far-flung friends?

  The keynote address for SAWC Spring/Wound Healing Society (WHS), to be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX, April 29-May 3, 2015, is now confirmed. Col. Lee Cancio, MD, FACS and Col. Basil Pruitt, MD will present “Soothing the Burn: Lessons Learned, Success Stories, and New Challenges from the San Antonio Burn Center Community,” on April 30, the first day of general sessions.

  Learning objectives will include a review of the history of burn treatment and when to refer patients to burn centers, discussion of specialized burn treatments for critical burn cases, and explanations about how and why particular burn treatments are effective.

  Visit www.sawc.net/spring/attendees/agenda to see the full list of offerings at SAWC Spring/WHS 2015.

  Did you know registering for SAWC Spring/WHS as a member of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care or of the WHS provides a 20% savings? Visit www.woundheal.org/membership/join-us.aspx or www.aawconline.org/about-aawc-3/ or for more information.

  This article was not subject to the WOUNDS peer-review process.