Harris Regional Hospital is proud to announce that Harris Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center has recently been honored with the Center of Distinction award by Healogics, the nation’s leading provider of advanced wound care services. The distinction is awarded to centers that demonstrate exceptional clinical outcomes over a 12-month period, including a patient satisfaction rate above 92 percent, high rates of wound healing within designated timeframes and low rates of complications.

“This achievement reflects the expertise and compassionate spirit our wound care team brings to every patient encounter,” said Ashley Hindman, chief executive officer of Harris Regional Hospital. “We are proud to offer high-level care in a community-based setting, where patients can receive the advanced therapies they need close to home.”

The Center of Distinction award highlights the critical role that Harris Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center plays in the region, particularly for individuals suffering from complex or chronic wounds that require specialized care beyond traditional treatments. Untreated or improperly managed wounds can lead to serious complications, including infection and limb loss, especially in patients with diabetes, vascular conditions or compromised immune systems.

As part of the Healogics network of more than 600 wound care centers nationwide, the Harris team follows evidence-based clinical protocols to treat a wide range of hard-to-heal wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, radiation injuries, surgical wounds and more.

The center offers a wide array of advanced treatment options, including:

• Negative pressure wound therapy,
• Total contact casting,
• Bio-engineered skin substitutes and biosynthetic dressings,
• Growth factor therapies,
• And hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which immerses patients in 100 percent oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure to promote new tissue growth, fight infection and accelerate healing.

The wound center’s multidisciplinary approach brings together experienced clinicians, nurses and support staff who collaborate closely with referring physicians and specialists across the region to ensure seamless, patient-centered care. The Center of Distinction recognition places Harris Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center among a select group of facilities nationwide that consistently deliver exceptional outcomes and patient-centered care.

For more information about wound care services, call 828-586-7910 or visit MyHarrisRegional.com/wound-care.