ALPS AMBASSADORS
SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP
Combat Medical Misinformation • Save Limbs • Save Lives
Join the fight for health equity through social media advocacy
The Health Crisis We Must Address Together
Every year, 154,000-200,000 Americans lose limbs to preventable diabetes-related amputations. Medical misinformation spreads faster than facts, while vulnerable communities pay the price.
4x
Higher risk for low-income patients
3x
Higher amputation rates in Black Americans
2.5x
Higher rates in Latinx/Hispanic communities
2x
Higher amputation rates in Asian Americans with diabetes
85%
Of amputations due to diabetes are preventable
$8.3B
Annual healthcare cost burden
Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian, and low socioeconomic communities face devastating health disparities in diabetic foot disease and limb preservation. Medical misinformation, systemic barriers, and lack of awareness continue to cost lives and limbs in the communities that need our advocacy most.
Your Mission: Transform Social Media Into a Life-Saving Tool
• Join a competitive 6-week program that transforms healthcare students into powerful advocates for health equity and limb preservation.
• You'll learn to combat medical misinformation, educate at-risk communities, and drive real change through strategic social media influence.
• Compete in a social media ambassador challenge for cash prizes and an expense-paid trip to North America's premiere conference on diabetes and amputation prevention, ALPS DFCON, to be recognized as an ALPS Health Equity and Advocacy Ambassador.
Go to https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/ for more information
🎯 Combat Misinformation
Learn to identify and counter false health information with tips from social media and health experts.
⚖️ Champion Health Equity
Address systemic disparities in diabetes care, vascular health, and amputation prevention.
🏆 Compete for Impact and Prizes
Grand Prize: $1000 cash and recognition at ALPS DFCON; 2nd Prize: $500 cash and $1500 in coaching sessions; 3rd prize: $250 cash.
🌟 Professional Development
Build skills and professional networks that demonstrate commitment to patient advocacy and set you apart as a health equity leader.
Application Form
Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
Program Duration: September 8 - October 13, 2025
Los Angeles, California
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