The Wound Care Center at Speare Memorial Hospital, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds. The third annual Wound Care Awareness Week is being held from June 6 to June 10. One of nearly 800 Healogics-managed Centers; the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center at Speare offers advanced therapies to patients suffering from chronic wounds. Program Directors across the nation will dedicate the entire week to educating physicians, patients and the general public about the chronic wound epidemic and the advanced wound care solutions.

It is estimated that chronic wounds affect 6.7 million people in the U.S. and the incidence is rising, fueled by an aging population and increasing rates of diseases and conditions such as diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy. If left untreated, chronic wounds can lead to diminished quality of life and possibly amputation of the affected limb.

“It is amazing how many people have suffered with chronic wounds for years and years not realizing that there is another option.” said Rebecca Sayre, RN and Program Director of the Wound and Hyperbaric Center at Speare Hospital. “While we treat all wounds here at the Wound Care and Hyperbaric center, our specialty is dealing with those chronic hard to heal wounds. We have a unique approach that involves identifying the root so that we can heal the wound. It is a holistic approach.“

People with wounds that have not improved with traditional methods of treatment may benefit from a visit to the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center at Speare Memorial Hospital. To schedule an appointment, please call 603-481-8779 or visit www.SpeareHospital.com