The South Central Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center at South Central Regional Medical Center, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds. The third annual Wound Care Awareness Week is being held from June 13 to June 19.  One of nearly 800 Healogics-managed Centers; South Central Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine offers advanced therapies to patients suffering from chronic wounds.  Program Directors across the nation will dedicate the entire week to educating physicians, patients and the general public about the chronic wound epidemic and the advanced wound care solutions.

Mayor Johnny Magee signs proclamation for Wound Care Awareness.

Over 2 million patients suffer from diabetic foot ulcers every year, and many go untreated or unnoticed. South Central Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine will hold a free diabetic foot screening on Friday, July 1st at South Central Place in Laurel. To schedule an appointment, please call 601-399-0501. The screening is free, however an appointment time is required.