Sepsis: A Silent Killer
Sepsis, often called a silent killer, kills 350,000 adults each year in the United States. This life-threatening condition occurs when the body’s immune response to an infection becomes uncontrolled and starts attacking its own tissues and organs. If left untreated, sepsis can lead to organ …
Importance of Wound Care
Wound care is an important aspect of healthcare that involves the proper management and treatment of wounds to promote healing and prevent infection. Whether it’s a minor cut or a severe burn, proper wound care is essential for the prevention of complications and the reduction …
Wound Care Receives Award
Comanche County Memorial Hospital physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered today to recognize Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric a recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 …
Wound Care Earns Distinction Award
Healogics celebrates its employees for their outstanding dedication to our patients and partners. These awards are incredibly important as they demonstrate continued and consistent commitment to excellence, and a focus on creating an exceptional patient experience. Our team members are making a difference in the lives of those who have been without hope …
Diabetic Wound Care
As someone diagnosed with diabetes, your blood sugar and eyesight aren’t your only concerns. In fact, did you know that those diagnosed with diabetes are also more likely to experience slower wound healing and care? Typical issues with diabetic wounds involve their feet, but not …
When To Seek Wound Care
One of the human body’s first lines of defense against infection covers nearly your entire body. That’s right, your skin! While this may seem odd, especially if you’ve ever gotten a paper cut, your skin accomplishes a lot. There are three main layers of skin …
