Spider bites, crash injuries, diabetic foot sores, trauma injuries … these unpleasant sounding wounds can wreak havoc to affected areas in a short period of time. June is designated as Wound Care Awareness Month – a time set aside to raise awareness for wound healing and recognizing the challenges experienced by individuals whose lives are affected daily by chronic wounds.

Although not a glamorous topic, it is definitely an important one. Chronic wounds are a growing healthcare problem with unrealized risk. Early detection and treatment of non-healing wounds can prevent severe complications, such as infection, hospitalization or amputation.Â