Asheville Reporter

Haywood Regional Medical Center announced that Haywood Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center has been designated as a 2024 Center of Distinction by Healogics, a leading provider of advanced wound care services in the United States. The recognition requires outstanding clinical outcomes over 12 consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate exceeding 92% and superior wound healing rates.

Chris Brown, RN, CEO of Haywood Regional Medical Center, stated, “This award highlights the high-quality, compassionate care our patients receive each day at Haywood Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center. Our team is deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, and this recognition is a testament to the incredible work being done here.”

The center, part of the Healogics network of more than 600 centers nationwide, provides specialized treatment for chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and surgical wounds. Its advanced therapies include negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, and others, and it offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which enhances healing through oxygen-rich environments.

Garret Neiswonger, JD, Director of the Center, remarked, “We are honored to be recognized as a Center of Distinction. This achievement reflects the skill, dedication, and compassionate care our team provides every day. We are proud to serve our patients with the most advanced wound care treatments available and help them on their journey to healing.”

Located at 127 Sunset Ridge Road in Clyde, the center can be contacted at 828.452.8594. Additional information is accessible at MyHaywoodRegional.com/wound-care.