Padevent | Passaic, New Jersey | Apex Heart and Vascular Center

PAD Awareness 2025: A Night for Physicians— In Partnership with SALSAL

One night. One mission. Fewer amputations. Join Apex Heart & Vascular and the Save A Leg, Save A Life Foundation for an evening designed specifically for clinicians—focused on earlier diagnosis, smarter referrals, and step-change outcomes for high-risk patients.

White Sock Campaign: Show your support by uploading a photo of yourself wearing white socks—a symbol of solidarity with PAD patients. Physicians who participate will receive additional raffle tickets at the event.

RSVP for the event or participate in the White Sock Campaign

Event Snapshot:

September 26 at Elia Mediterranean Restaurant
Hosted by Apex Heart & Vascular • Official SALSAL Partner

Why This Night Matters

Peripheral Arterial Disease is too often missed—over 10 million Americans live with it, yet many face preventable amputations. Survival after limb loss is devastating, with nearly 70% not living beyond five years (CDC).

This year, we’re asking every clinician to take action. Join the White Sock Campaign by uploading a photo in your white socks—a bold symbol of leadership in the fight against PAD. Every upload earns you extra raffle tickets and a place on our Wall of Champions, unveiled at the event.

Be present. Be counted. Together, we can stop unnecessary amputations.

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What You’ll Experience

  • PAD Symptom Simulator (Walk-through): See patient-reported barriers and red-flag patterns through an experiential station.
  • Interactive Clinical Workshops: Practical pearls on ABI/TBI/duplex indications, referral timing for wound patients, and co-management with podiatry/wound care.
  • Disparities & Data Brief: Rapid review of current PAD burden, mortality after LEA, and geographic/racial disparities—plus actions we can take locally. www.heart.orgAmerican Heart Association
  • SALSAL Spotlight: Why a national nonprofit is doubling down on early detection—and how our region can lead. Save A Leg, Save A Life
  • Doctor Wall of Champions: On-site White Sock photo station and upload booth (or upload in advance below).
  • Celebration & Networking: Great food, live music, and a room full of colleagues who care deeply about limb preservation.

Last Year’s Highlights

Relive the energy from last year—hundreds of conversations, a wall of white socks, and clinicians committing to earlier diagnosis. Scroll through the moments and imagine your team on this year’s Doctor Wall of Champions.

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FAQs (Doctor-Focused)

Who can attend?
Invited physicians, APPs, podiatrists, wound-care clinicians, and practice administrators, anyone in the medical field, those passionate about fighting PAD.

What is the White Sock Challenge?
A SALSAL-led campaign: wear one white sock to start conversations about PAD/CLI and amputation prevention; share a photo to raise awareness. Upload your photo here for the Doctor Wall. Save A Leg, Save A Life

Can I bring my team?
Space is limited; but we would love to have your team over ; please include names/titles in your RSVP.

Photo use & privacy?
We will display White Sock photos and captions on this page/social media. Please do not include any PHI. Submissions are moderated.

Dietary & accessibility needs?
List them on your RSVP—we’ve got you covered.

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Practical Details

Date/Time: September 26 - 6PM Onwards

Location: Elia Mediterranean Restaurant

Parking/Transit: On site

Contact: Apex Heart & Vascular • 973-916-0002 • Apexheartandvascular.com