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Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced woundcare services.
The center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 percent. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional care and dedication demonstrated by the Center’s physicians, leaders, and clinicians.
“We are proud to be recognized as a Wound Care Center of Distinction, reflecting our commitment to exceptional care and positive patient outcomes,” said Joshua Self, Iredell Health System vice president of operations. “Our team works tirelessly to ensure the best treatment and healing for every patient we serve.”
Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center, which is a member of the Healogics network of over 600 Wound Care Centers, offers highly specialized wound care to patients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds.
Advanced wound care modalities provided by Iredell Health System wound care experts include negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, bio-engineered tissues, biosynthetic dressings
and growth factor therapies. The center also offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which works by surrounding the patient with 100 percent oxygen to help accelerate wound healing.
“Our dedicated staff works tirelessly to ensure remarkable healing rates for our patients, and we take pride in our ongoing commitment to excel in wound care,” said Jackie Elliott, Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center program director.
About Iredell Health System
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Davis Medical Center; Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest and only nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; more than 2,000 employees; and has approximately 365 healthcare providers representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The health system’s Iredell Mooresville campus is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.