Frankfort Regional Medical Center physicians, leaders, and clinicians gathered today to celebrate the Center of Distinction Award, which was given to the Wound Care Center & Hyperbaric Medicine at Frankfort Regional Medical Center by Healogics, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center has achieved outstanding patient outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including patient satisfaction over 92%, a 91% wound healing rate within 30 median days to heal, among other quality outcomes. Hundreds of patients in the community were provided specialized treatment for chronic and non-healing wounds at the Wound Care Center.
Susan Richardson, Program Director at the Wound Care Center & Hyperbaric Medicine commented on the award, “Our Wound Care Center heals chronic wounds of patients who might otherwise experience an amputation or other life-threatening conditions. We are proud to provide this specialized and needed service to our community."
“We’re honored,” said Dr. Willis McKee, Medical Director of the Wound Care Center. “It’s a privilege to be part of a great collaborative effort between the hospital, physicians, and Healogics. Together, we are able to heal patients in our community, getting them get back to living happy, healthy lives.”