The Save a Leg, Save a Life Foundation has announced a partnership with New Horizon Medical Solutions to combat preventable amputations through community-based prevention, education, and innovative technology. This collaboration represents a significant development in addressing a healthcare crisis that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans each year, with many amputations being avoidable through early intervention.
Every year, more than 150,000 Americans undergo non-traumatic amputations that are often preventable. These procedures frequently result from untreated wounds, diabetes-related complications, and lack of access to early medical intervention. The partnership aims to disrupt this cycle through grassroots screenings, clinician education, and community outreach programs that meet patients before their conditions become irreversible.
The collaboration will debut at an upcoming screening event organized by The Save a Leg, Save a Life Foundation (https://www.thesalsal.org). At this event, New Horizon Medical Solutions (https://www.nhmedical.com) will introduce the exclusive KENT SNAPSHOT device, an innovative technology designed to enhance early detection and treatment of chronic wounds, which are one of the leading causes of limb loss.
Beyond providing technology, New Horizon Medical Solutions is contributing clinical expertise to the initiative. The company's Medical Director, Dr. Tharesh Udupa, will volunteer his time to provide consultations and education for students and medical residents participating in the program. This educational component aims to strengthen the next generation of clinicians working on limb preservation.
"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."
Elizabeth Faust, President-Elect of The Save a Leg, Save a Life Foundation, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. "We are especially grateful for the involvement of their medical director, Dr. Tharesh Udupa, who will generously volunteer his expertise to serve our community and provide vital education," Faust stated. "Together, with partners like New Horizon Medical Solutions, we are making strides toward a future with fewer limb losses."
This partnership represents more than corporate sponsorship—it signals a growing national alignment between clinical innovation and community action. By combining advanced medical technology, expert-led education, and on-the-ground outreach, the organizations are creating a scalable model for reducing preventable amputations across the country. As healthcare systems continue to grapple with rising chronic disease rates and disparities in access to care, initiatives like this underscore a critical truth: early intervention saves limbs and lives.
