When caring for patients with complex wounds, we understand that accurate identification and assessment of pressure injuries is fundamental to successful treatment outcomes. An unstageable pressure ulcer represents one of the most challenging wound types to evaluate and manage, requiring specialized expertise and comprehensive care protocols. At Healogics, our FIND. TREAT. HEAL.™ mission drives us…
At our wound care centers, we believe that prevention is crucial to maintaining leg health and avoiding the development or recurrence of arterial and venous ulcers. While each patient’s needs are unique, there are general strategies that can help reduce the risk of ulcer formation. Our specialists can provide personalized advice based on your individual…
Don’t dismiss minor leg pain as a part of growing older. You might be among the approximately 12 million Americans living with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). PAD may lead to a non-healing wound, such as an arterial or venous ulcer or even a diabetic foot ulcer. Identifying PAD symptoms early is crucial for preventing complications…
At Healogics, we are committed to diabetes awareness because we understand how significantly it affects wound healing. For those managing diabetes, specialized wound care is crucial due to the condition’s effect on the heart and blood vessels. Here’s why: Diabetes can disrupt the body’s ability to turn food into energy This leads to increased blood…
High blood sugar levels can be your wound’s worst enemy. For people living with diabetes, elevated glucose levels are particularly dangerous, damaging nerves and blood vessels while severely limiting your body’s natural healing abilities. When blood sugar spikes, you might notice early warning signs like headaches, drowsiness, or trouble concentrating. While most people’s bodies naturally…
What are the most significant warning signs for PAD? The most common symptom is pain in the lower legs and feet, especially when walking or climbing stairs. But many people living with PAD—up to 40%—experience no symptoms until they develop a wound or sore on their foot or leg. They may not have felt the…
We’re raising awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) throughout September and supporting the American Heart Association’s goal to reduce amputations by 20% by 2030 through increased PAD Awareness, diagnosis and treatment.
Healogics Wound Care Centers® across the United States are helping to raise awareness of the link between diabetes and non-healing wounds during the seventh annual Diabetes Awareness Week, being held October 26 – 30, 2020.
