The Save a Leg, Save a Life Foundation (SALSAL) has announced a partnership with New Horizon Medical Solutions (NHMS) to address the national crisis of preventable amputations, which affect over 150,000 Americans annually. This collaboration focuses on early detection and intervention for chronic wounds, a leading cause of limb loss, through community-based screenings and education.
The partnership will debut at an upcoming SALSAL screening event where NHMS will introduce the exclusive KENT SNAPSHOT device, an innovative technology designed to enhance early detection and treatment of chronic wounds. This initiative represents a growing alignment between clinical innovation and community action, creating a scalable model for reducing preventable amputations across the country.
"At New Horizon Medical Solutions, we believe that true innovation extends beyond technology and lives in the communities we serve," said Will Hall, CEO of New Horizon Medical Solutions. "Supporting organizations like The Save a Leg, Save a Life Foundation allows us to help build stronger healthcare foundations at the grassroots level."
NHMS's Medical Director, Dr. Tharesh Udupa, will volunteer his time and expertise to provide consultations and education for students and medical residents participating in the initiative. "Excited to participate in this local area diabetic foot screening," said Dr. Udupa. "I believe giving back to the community helps strengthen the ties that the healthcare community can give to the local residents."
Elizabeth Faust, President-Elect of SALSAL, emphasized the importance of the partnership: "As President-Elect of The Save a Leg, Save a Life Foundation, I am thrilled to welcome New Horizon Medical Solutions as a valued sponsor of our mission. Their commitment to attend our upcoming screening and bring the exclusive KENT SNAPSHOT device demonstrates their dedication to advancing wound care and limb preservation."
The urgency of this initiative stems from the fact that many amputations result from untreated wounds, diabetes-related complications, and lack of access to early intervention. SALSAL works to disrupt this cycle through grassroots screenings, clinician education, and community outreach, meeting patients where they are before it's too late. More information about SALSAL's work can be found at https://www.thesalsal.org.
This partnership comes at a time when healthcare systems continue to grapple with rising chronic disease rates and disparities in access to care. By combining advanced medical technology from NHMS, whose website is https://www.nhmedical.com, expert-led education, and on-the-ground outreach, the organizations aim to strengthen the next generation of clinicians on the front lines of limb preservation. The initiative underscores a critical truth in healthcare: early intervention saves limbs and lives, particularly for underserved populations who face the greatest risk of preventable amputations.
