Sierra View Medical Center

Sierra View Medical Center’s (SVMC) Wound Healing Center in Porterville has been recognized for patient care, awarded the 2022 Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.

“I’m extremely proud of our Wound Healing Department,” says Donna Hefner, SVMC President and CEO. “It is incredible how much they can improve a patient’s quality of life through the specialized treatment of chronic and non-healing wounds. Earning the Center of Distinction Award from Healogics showcases the remarkable work performed by this care team at a national level.”

Healogics is the self-proclaimed top wound healing provider in the country, offering specialized wound care to patients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds that have not healed in a reasonable amount of time.

The Center of Distinction Award is awarded to wound care centers that achieve or exceed outstanding clinical and operational outcomes for 12 consecutive months, according to a news release.

Managed by Healogics, the SVMC Wound Healing Center has achieved patient satisfaction rates equal to or greater than 92%; a wound-adjusted comprehensive healing rate of at least 75% in less than 28 median days to heal, along with several other quality standards.

Out of the more than 600 Healogics Wound Care Centers, only 307 have achieved this honor.