FirstHealth Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center Recognized for Clinical Excellence

PINEHURST, N.C. - FirstHealth of the Carolinas is pleased to announce that FirstHealth Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center in Pinehurst has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction award by Healogics®, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services.

Consistently High Outcomes in Wound Care

The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92%. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional care and dedication demonstrated by the Center's physicians, leaders and clinicians.

"This recognition reflects the unwavering commitment of our entire team to delivering exceptional wound care," said Peter Tucich, M.D., medical director of FirstHealth Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center.

"Achieving the Center of Distinction award is not just a milestone-it's a reflection of our dedication to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement. We are honored to serve our community with compassion and innovation every day."

The FirstHealth Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center is a member of the Healogics network of more than 600 Wound Care Centers® and offers highly specialized wound care to patients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds.

Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Services Offered

Advanced wound care modalities provided by our wound care experts include:

• Negative pressure wound therapy
• Total contact casting
• Bio-engineered tissues
• Biosynthetic dressings
• Growth factor therapies

FirstHealth Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center also offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which works by surrounding the patient with 100% oxygen to help accelerate wound healing.

About Healogics

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Healogics is the nation's wound healing expert. Last year, over 300,000 patients received advanced wound care through a network of over 600 Wound Care Centers®. Healogics also partners with over 300 skilled nursing facilities to care for patients with chronic wounds and provides inpatient consults at more than 60 partner hospitals.

As the industry leader, Healogics has the largest repository of chronic wound-specific patient data in the country. The Healogics Wound Science Initiative offers peer-reviewed research and advanced analytics in the pursuit of better outcomes and a better way to provide care.