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.
When Leslie Maynor was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the inner ear, she became fearful her life would end. After undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment to remove the cancer, Leslie developed severe burns and was left with a hole that was resistant to healing. “I liked the outdoors. I liked to camp, hang…
June is Wound Care Awareness Month, a time to communicate the special needs of those with chronic wounds and the variety of treatments available. This month-long celebration focuses on common wound types and the benefits of treatment options and prevention.
Established by Healogics in 2014, Wound Care Awareness Week brings attention to the chronic wound epidemic and the nearly 7 million Americans who are currently living with non-healing wounds. Healogics is dedicating the entire week to educating physicians, patients and the general public about the chronic wound epidemic and the advanced wound care solutions available.
Across the United States, there are nearly 7 million people who live with either a chronic wound or one that stubbornly won’t heal. These wounds need proper care, and the longer they go without, the greater the risk of infection, hospitalization and even amputation.
As we celebrate American Heart Month, February is the perfect time for you to focus on your heart health. Various heart conditions such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies and high blood pressure/hypertension can make you more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Nearly 7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound — and, unfortunately, many have delayed treatment of their wounds due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The result has been a surge in amputations across the country.
Written by Healogics Chief Medical Officer, Dr. William Ennis. Healogics mission to advance wound healing includes ongoing research to improve healing rates for patients who entrust us with their care. Our proprietary data, along with analysis of respected medical literature, has revealed four factors that affect patient healing trajectories across all stages of healing. These…
Holiday meals are a time-honored tradition for most families, especially during Thanksgiving. However, finding diabetic-friendly recipes can seem like a challenge. While it is important for everyone to watch portion sizes and limit refined carbohydrates, if you or someone you love is living with diabetes, it is essential.
High blood sugar levels are harmful. For people living with diabetes, high blood sugar is especially dangerous and damaging to nerves and blood vessels, which can limit the body’s ability to heal.
The statistics surrounding diabetic foot ulcers are alarming. Currently, over 2 million people in the U.S. have foot ulcers and up to 25% of all adults living with diabetes will experience a foot ulcer at some point. Non-healing diabetic foot ulcers account for 85% of diabetes-related amputations.
