Attention PFA Membership:

Be ready for potential shipping disruptions. A UPS strike looms with the current Teamsters contract expiring at the end of July. While negotiations are ongoing, it is crucial to be prepared. Take proactive steps by planning ahead for inventory needs, opening a FedEx account as an alternative shipping provider, and making use of the exclusive FedEx discounts available to PFA members. If you’re not signed up, enroll today for discounts of 40% off FedEx Express and 30% off FedEx Ground. Ensure the smooth delivery of your shipments by taking action now. You can read more about the potential UPS strike here.

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Strike Article Link:

Understanding the UPS Strike

Sincerely,
PFA Staff

PFA Membership:

We're pleased to announce April Wilson will be joining the first session on June 7th...

     April Wilson CM PTA, BS, CKTP, Cl is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over 20 years of clinical experience treating inpatient and outpatient orthopaedics, wound care and sports related injuries.
    April's focus of treatment has been lower extremities with specialization in orthotics, kinesio taping and recommendations of footwear. She is certified in manual physical therapy, a clinical instructor and a certified kinesio tape practitioner.
    Areas of interest for April are lower extremity biomechanical dysfunctions. Her primary role is the National Clinical Educator of Foot Care and Orthopaedics for Medi USA.

Register now and take advantage to the educational opportunities: https://www.pedorthics.org/event/Diabetic_Series

Sincerely,
PFA Learning

To the PFA Membership:

So, what does this mean to you?

• Medicare will continue to cover COVID-19 vaccines at no cost.
• You'll be able to get COVID-19 PCR and antigen tests with no out-of-pocket costs when ordered by a doctor.
• Expanded telehealth services will continue through December 31, 2024.

The Diabetic Wound Prevention, Management & Healing Series - Session 1: The Diabetic Foot Disorder

PFA members and friends:

This PFA webinar series presented by Presented by Robert S. Schwartz, CPed and the Pedorthic Foot and Ankle Academy (PFAA) delves into a detailed and in-depth 10-part presentation of the most important and proven methods to preventing, managing and healing the diabetic foot. This program will enhance your abilities in the care and treatment of the diabetic foot, providing detailed ways to achieving optimal outcomes. Each session will include a presentation as well as an opportunity for questions & answers.

TIME: Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 9:00 am - 10:30 am

COST:

• Single Session: $20 member; $50 NonMember
• Full Series (10 sessions): $150 members; $400 NonMember

CEUs:

• Single Session: 1.5 CEUs per session
• Full Series (10 sessions): 15 CEUs for the entire program

Sign up today and take advantage of this extraordinary event!

Sincerely,
PFA Learning


PFA WEBINAR SERIES
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Dear PFA member:
The Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) is the only professional organization wholly supportive of the pedorthic profession, across all business trade and clinical settings. With the PFA being completely self managed, the efforts of its volunteer Board of Directors is vital to understand the needs its members.

Your answers helps guide the path of the PFA, as well as plays a role in the vitality of your practice and the profession in its entirety. Thank you for your participation, and allowing the PFA to continue its service to the pedorthic profession.

For those that might have missed the previous eblast and not participated in this survey, please take a few minutes needed to complete this survey. It is anonymous and your feedback and comments are very important to your organization.

It is all very easy and short and the whole process will take 90 seconds or so.

Thank you again for your help!

Sincerely,
PFA Board of Directors


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