WoundReference is honored to participate in the 2026 Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Spring | Wound Healing Society (SAWC Spring | WHS), taking place April 8–12 in Charlotte, North Carolina. This year’s meeting is especially meaningful for our team, as our work and our community are being recognized on one of the most respected stages in wound care.

Honoring Leadership: Catherine Milne and Systems Theory in Wound Care

Wound Reference proudly congratulates Catherine Milne, MSN, APRN, CWOCN-AP, WOCNF, a valued advisor, on receiving the prestigious John A. Boswick Award and Lectureship at SAWC Spring | WHS 2026. This honor recognizes her global leadership and lifelong contributions to advancing the field of wound care.

Catherine Milne will present alongside Elaine Song, MD, PhD, MBA, co-founder and CEO of WoundReference, in the session:

Applying Systems Theory to Wound Healing

• About the session: Together, they will explore how wounds create a “wound web” that extends beyond the patient to families, clinicians, and healthcare systems. By applying systems theory, the session highlights the need for coordinated, sustainable approaches that support the entire care environment.
• When: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
• Where: Crown Ballroom, Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina

Beyond Protocols: Connecting Practice, People, and Systems

Wound care is never an isolated act. It is part of a broader system that includes clinicians, patients, families, administrators, educators, and safety leaders. For this system to function effectively, practice must be supported by structured processes and tools that translate best practices into consistent, everyday execution.

At WoundReference, we develop digital solutions designed to help teams sustain excellence over time.