Hi, I’m Kathleen Cesarin. Wife, mother, nurse, CEO of Accelerated Cast Clinic & Limb Preservation Centre Ltd. In my 12 years of specialized nursing in Emergency Rooms, Orthopedic Clinics and in Wound Care, I was constantly frustrated and saddened watching non-urgent patients sit for hours in an ER because they had no where else to go. I’ve been personally inspired by many patients and my diabetic family members who have experienced the devastation of an amputation and tragically, even death.
My passion is to be part of the solution.
Here are some scary, but important facts for you to consider:
-It’s estimated that over half of ER visits are by patients who are trying to access services after business hours, unaware of where else to go or sent there by their doctor as no other option exists.
-In 2014, 391 lower-limb amputations were performed in Alberta on patients with a diabetic foot ulcer.
-It’s estimated that up to 85% of amputations are PREVENTABLE and that 50% or more of those who have an amputation will die within 5 years.
This is UNACCEPTABLE. These wounds are notoriously hard to heal and cost millions of health care dollars annually. It HAS to stop!
The public now has a highly accessible, specialized clinic to treat non-emergent orthopedic and wound care patients in a timely way, eliminating hundreds of ER visits, saving hundreds of thousands of health care dollars and freeing up ER beds for patients who urgently need it.
And, even better, since day one of business we have designated 10% of yearly profits to support worthy community charities. So, by helping US you are helping your favorite charities too!
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