Wound Care Articles and Insights
Support is defined as a thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright. And here at Wound Care Advantage, we take that definition to heart. We are here to help wound centers stay upright in the trying times, and the easy times, helping them build a sustainable foundation that allows them to … Continued
It is a striking truth that chronic wounds are on the rise in the United States with 8.2 million people suffering from a non-healing wound, and climbing.¹ A chronic wound is a wound that cannot move through the healing process, generally taking longer than 4 weeks to heal.² With the rising rate of patients developing … Continued
To help centers and patients begin their journey for better health, Wound Care Advantage is celebrating National Nutrition Month this March by offering a free patient education handout. Nutrition and dietary choices play an important role in everyday life for people, and no one will disagree that proper nutrition is a one way ticket to … Continued
Wound Care Advantage (WCA) is proud to welcome Mat-Su Regional Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Therapy Center to our network of wound care programs. The partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing patient care and program sustainability. Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is a leading healthcare facility that provides advanced surgical services, emergency … Continued
Sierra Madre, Calif., February 27, 2023 – Wound Care Advantage, a leading provider of wound center support services, is proud to announce the promotion of Marissa Melendez to the position of Vice President of Human Resources. Marissa Melendez joined the company 3 years ago as a Human Resources Generalist and has since demonstrated exceptional leadership, … Continued
February is American Heart Month which is a good time to discuss and educate all teams and patients about chronic wounds and heart disease. Heart Disease is the cause of nearly 700,000 Americans’ death each year, making it the leading cause of death. One of the most prevalent complications of Heart Disease is Peripheral Artery … Continued
Our team at USC-Keck Verdugo Hills Hospital recently provided wound care education in their local community of La Canada, CA. Doc Talk was presented by Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Miguel Manzur. Photos also feature Mylon Remley, and Elena Foley. #woundcare #healthcare #community #woundhealing #hospital #physicians #wwdt #whatwedidtoday #whatwcadidtoday
The longevity of Wound Care centers is crucial to the ever-growing population of people suffering from chronic wounds, and the overall wellness of your center comes down to its long-term sustainability. Not how it’s doing right now in the moment, but where it will be 5 years from now. However, Wound Care Advantage knows that … Continued
From turkeys and ham, to the potatoes and candied yams all smothered in gravy, ending with a slice of grandma’s pumpkin pie, nothing beats the holiday season like home cooked food on a snowy night. Unless you’re living with a diabetic foot ulcer. Then, navigating all the gooey, fire-roasted, deep-fried deliciousness, snow-ball fighting, and ice … Continued
Please forgive me. I’m about to be extremely self-serving. 20 Years in Wound Care is a BIG. DEAL. And we don’t care who we tell or who knows! We’ve kicked-the-butts of wounds, helped save limbs, and preserved quality of life for countless patients! For TWENTY-YEARS! So excuse us as we celebrate a little. Tell grandma … Continued