June 1 through Jun 5, 2015 is Wound Care Awareness Week. Currently 6.7 million patients are suffering with non-healing advanced wounds and that number is expected to rise at a rate of 2 percent annually over the next decade.

Increased rates of diseases and conditions such as diabetes, obesity, the late effects of radiation therapy as well as an aging population are major contributors to the chronic wound epidemic. When left untreated, chronic wounds can lead to diminished quality of life and possibly amputation of the affected limb. Approximately 30 percent of untreated chronic wounds result in amputation.

Through a partnership with Healogics, Speare’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center is able to utilize the latest approaches to wound healing and remain current in new scientific advances in wound care. Of special importance to our hospital, Healogics Centers traditionally achieve excellent clinical outcomes, including high limb salvage rates, a 91% healing rate within 30 median days-to-heal, and extremely high patient satisfaction.

The Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center is located just inside the Emergency Room entrance at Speare Memorial Hospital and is accessible from our Avery St. parking lot.  For questions regarding our services and to make an appointment call  (603) 481 – 8780.