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Launch of DFU (Diabetic Foot Ulcers) Awards and Call for Projects

Launch of DFU (Diabetic Foot Ulcers) Awards and Call for Projects 1920 1315 The Urgo Foundation

Through until June 2014, the Urgo Foundation is launching a call for projects on the theme of “Diabetic foot lesions: innovative initiatives and practices for the prevention or management of these wounds”. The countries concerned…

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The Urgo Foundation supports the Harelip In Surgery association

The Urgo Foundation supports the Harelip In Surgery association 1920 1278 The Urgo Foundation

This association brings together Thai surgeons who perform operations (on a voluntary basis) on children with cleft lip. In fact, an operation lasting an hour or so can change a child’s whole life. In Thailand,…

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Presentation of scientific awards in Germany

Presentation of scientific awards in Germany 1920 1271 The Urgo Foundation

In October 2013, the Urgo Foundation awarded the Germany scientific awards in Wound healing during the Congress held at Montfort Castle in Langenargen under the chairmanship of Professor Dissemond For this 2013 edition, 24 publications…

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The Urgo Foundation reinforces its partnership with the Make-a-Wish Foundation

The Urgo Foundation reinforces its partnership with the Make-a-Wish Foundation 1920 1080 The Urgo Foundation

The Urgo Foundation grants the wishes of sick children with the Make-A-Wish Foundation! The American Make-A-Wish® Foundation was created in 1980 to help seriously ill children aged between three and 17 to realise their dreams.…

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The UK Scientific Award is presented in recognition of an original audit of chronic oedema management in the community

The UK Scientific Award is presented in recognition of an original audit of chronic oedema management in the community 1920 1281 The Urgo Foundation

In March 2013, community services in Hambleton and Richmondshire in the UK were awarded £14,000 (around €17,000) by the Urgo Foundation to conduct a robust audit of chronic oedema, as well as a survey of…

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The 2012 call for projects reserved for community nurses is now closed

The 2012 call for projects reserved for community nurses is now closed 1579 1200 The Urgo Foundation

As a reminder, the Urgo Foundation was keen to support and promote innovative initiatives and practices designed to improve wound care, developed by nurses working in community practice, either individually or in a group. The…

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