🌟 Fun Fact Friday! 🌟 Did you know that oxygen is one of the most important elements for wound healing? 💨🩹 Oxygen supports cell growth, collagen production, and infection control, all essential parts of the healing process. That’s why ensuring proper circulation and oxygenation—through movement, positioning, and appropriate therapies—is key to recovery. Every breath supports healing—inside and out! 💙 #FunFactFriday #WoundHealingScience #NAWCO #WoundCareProfessionals #HealingWithOxygen
National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy® (NAWCO®)
Hospitals and Health Care
Kokomo, IN 1,869 followers
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About us
The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® (NAWCO®) is the national leader in wound care credentaling. The organization is a non-profit credentialing board dedicated to bringing wound care and ostomy licensed healthcare professionals together through wound care and ostomy certification. Credentials include: WCC® Wound Care Certified DWC® Diabetic Wound Care Certified NWCC™ Nutrition Wound Care Certified LLE® Lymphedema Lower Extremity Certified OMS Ostomy Management Specialist®
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https://www.nawccb.org
External link for National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy® (NAWCO®)
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Kokomo, IN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Certification, Wound Care, Nutrition, Ostomy, Lymphedema, Diabetic Foot, and Nursing
Locations
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Primary
11817 Crestview Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46901, US
Employees at National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy® (NAWCO®)
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Kenneth Restor
Founder and President at Generations Behavioral Healthcare, P.C.
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Tom Slavens
National Alliance of Wound Care
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Amanda Slavens, ICE-CCP
Chief Operating Officer at National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy® (NAWCO®)
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Carrie Hall
Executive Director at Knoxville Women’s Collective
Updates
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🌿 Wellness Wednesday: Stay Grounded with Gratitude 🌿 Taking a moment to practice gratitude can shift your mindset, lower stress, and boost resilience—especially during long or challenging shifts. 💡 Quick practice for today: Write down (or simply pause and reflect on) three things you’re grateful for. They can be small—a supportive coworker, a warm cup of coffee, or a patient’s smile. Gratitude helps reframe challenges and reminds us of the meaningful impact we make every day. 💙 #WellnessWednesday #ClinicianWellness #NAWCO #GratitudePractice #HealthyMind
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📣 Calling all exhibitors in wound care! Did you miss HEAL 2025? Don’t miss your chance in 2026! The inaugural HEAL Conference brought together 630+ wound care professionals and a full exhibit hall at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Exhibitors called it “excellent lead generation,” “much bigger than expected,” and “a valuable and well-run event.” Now, we’re heading to Louisville, KY – September 14–16, 2026 at the legendary Galt House Hotel! 👉 View the Prospectus and add HEAL 2026 to your plans. https://conta.cc/4mtGzNi ✨ Be part of the growth. Be part of HEAL. #HEAL2026 #WoundCare #HealthcareExhibitors #MedicalConferences
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💜 World Alzheimer’s Day 💜 Today we honor those living with Alzheimer’s and recognize the unique challenges they face in wound care. Cognitive decline can make it harder to communicate pain or follow treatment, making prevention and early intervention especially important. As wound care professionals, we play a vital role in protecting dignity, promoting comfort, and supporting caregivers through compassionate, patient-centered care. Every patient deserves to be heard, and every wound deserves expert attention. 💙 #WorldAlzheimersDay #NAWCO #WoundCareMatters #CompassionInCare #AlzheimersAwareness
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💡 Recertify by Mentoring! 💡 If you're a WCC certified preceptor, you can satisfy your 5‑year recertification requirement by mentoring one approved preceptor pathway candidate. Embrace the mentor role, keep your certification current with ease, and help shape the next generation of wound care experts. #NAWCO #RecertifyByMentoring #WoundCareExcellence #MentorshipMatters
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🌿 Wellness Wednesday: The Power of Music at Work 🎶 Listening to music during breaks or while charting can do more than lift your mood—it can lower stress, improve focus, and even boost energy levels. For clinicians, a quick playlist can be a simple but effective way to recharge during a busy day. 💡 Tip: Keep a short playlist of calming tracks for stressful moments and energizing songs for when you need a pick-me-up. A little music can go a long way in supporting your wellness. 💙 #WellnessWednesday #ClinicianWellness #NAWCO #MusicAndHealing #HealthyHabits
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🌟 Fun Fact Friday! 🌟 Did you know that honeycomb structures inspired the design of some advanced wound dressings? 🐝 The hexagonal pattern provides strength, flexibility, and optimal airflow—making it a great model for materials that need to support healing while protecting fragile skin. Nature often leads the way in innovation—and wound care is no exception! 💙 #FunFactFriday #WoundCareInnovation #NAWCO #HealingScience #DidYouKnow
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🏆 Nominate an Outstanding Clinician! 🏆 Do you know a NAWCO-certified professional who goes above and beyond in wound care? 💙 Now’s your chance to recognize their dedication, compassion, and impact by nominating them for our monthly featured Outstanding Clinician. Your nomination helps shine a light on the incredible clinicians making a difference every day. 🌟 👉 Submit your nomination here: https://lnkd.in/ePM_BAxh
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🏆 Nominate an Outstanding Clinician! 🏆 Do you know a NAWCO-certified professional who goes above and beyond in wound care? 💙 Now’s your chance to recognize their dedication, compassion, and impact by nominating them for our monthly featured Outstanding Clinician. Your nomination helps shine a light on the incredible clinicians making a difference every day. 🌟 👉 Submit your nomination here: https://lnkd.in/ePM_BAxh
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✨ What was your favorite thing about the HEAL Conference? ✨ From hands-on learning to inspiring speakers and meaningful connections, a few of our attendees share what made HEAL unforgettable. 💙 Thank you to everyone who joined us—we can’t wait to see you again in 2026! #NAWCOHEAL #WoundCareExcellence #HandsOnEducation #HEALConference