We firmly believe that patients who are educated and informed about their condition have a higher chance of healing and prevention. In this section, we provide wound care education that will empower you to be an informed partner with your care team.
An estimated 8.2 million Americans are living with a chronic or non-healing wound. The longer a chronic wound goes without proper treatment, the greater the risk of infection, hospitalization and amputation.
Chronic wounds affect millions of people worldwide, with arterial and venous ulcers among the most common and challenging types. In the United States alone, it’s estimated that 1-2% of the population will experience a leg ulcer at some point in their lives, with venous ulcers accounting for 70-90% of these cases. Arterial ulcers, while less…
If you are living with a chronic wound, it may be challenging to stay on the path to healing during the holidays. The weeks leading up to ringing in the new year can add additional stress that makes it difficult to keep your doctor’s appointments, maintain a healthy diet, and continue wound care treatments.
In October and all year long, Healogics is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all affected by it. Breast cancer treatment-related wounds can occur following radiation therapy, surgery, or other treatments. These wounds range from surgical site complications to delayed radiation effects, impacting patients’ recovery and daily comfort. Proper wound management is essential…
Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting men. According to the American Cancer Society’s 2024 estimates, about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. In the United States alone, approximately 288,300 new cases are diagnosed each year. The journey through prostate cancer treatment often involves managing…
Chronic wounds are defined as those resistant to healing within an expected amount of time or show very little improvement after several weeks. Chronic wound infections take place when complications in healing injuries or tears to the skin’s surface occur. The presence of germs and bacteria causes an open wound to become infected, requiring innovative…
September is National Cholesterol Education Month and a great time to have your cholesterol tested to learn more about how it affects your health. Cholesterol is a necessary type of fat in your blood to stay healthy. Genetics and diet both determine the amount and type of cholesterol in your blood but when too much…
As experts in wound healing, Healogics® provides world-class wound care and drives wound science forward by developing successful healing treatment and prevention techniques. Through partnerships with skilled nursing facilities across the country, we work tirelessly to heal more wounds and change more lives than ever before. Innovative Solutions Hard-to-heal wounds can have serious consequences. Our…
At Healogics, we understand the unique challenges faced by the millions of Americans living with diabetes, particularly when it comes to chronic, non-healing wounds. As we observe American Diabetes Month this November, we’re committed to shedding light on diabetes-related wounds and their impact on overall health. Our network of over 600 Wound Care Centers® across…
In our recent study, we analyzed chronic wounds from 480 clinics to evaluate the association between wound healing performance, continuity and quality of care, as well as sociodemographic factors over the course of 12 weeks. The goal was to evaluate the connection between wound healing performance and those requiring wound care treatment across these clinics….
