Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills is recognizing a significant achievement for its Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center, as it earns the Wound Center of Excellence Award from RestorixHealth. The award, bestowed for both 2024 award periods, gives the center the distinction of being a 2024 Distinguished Wound Center of Excellence.
The accolade is given to centers that surpass clinical, operational, and patient satisfaction benchmarks. “This outstanding achievement speaks to the dedication and expertise of our wound care specialists. An honor like this reflects our mission to restore health and improve the quality of life for those in our community,” said Gregg Atlas, DPM, medical director of the center.
Garnet Health’s centers are focused on reducing lower-limb loss and improving outcomes for patients dealing with non-healing wounds. A comprehensive approach that combines traditional and advanced treatment methods distinguishes their care strategy. The centers employ medically trained personnel specialized in wound care and hyperbaric medicine.
The institution is recognized for its quality care through various certifications and awards. It is accredited by DNV GL – Healthcare and has received accolades such as the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus award. Its affiliation with institutions like the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and membership in the corporate structure of Garnet Health further bolster its credentials.
RestorixHealth, the award’s grantor, is noted for its commitment to enhancing wound care solutions and improving patient outcomes across various healthcare settings.
