Shared Health Services Blog

When diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) extend to bone, the risk of limb loss increases sharply. Wagner Grade 3 ulcers with suspected osteomyelitis require urgent imaging, surgical consult, and advanced wound care. This post explores diagnostic challenges and why timely intervention is critical to saving limbs — and lives.

Choosing the right wound care partner can shape your program’s success for years to come. At Shared Health Services, we provide hospitals and physician practices with market-specific data, financial forecasting, and compliance expertise—empowering your team to launch and sustain high-performing wound care and HBOT services.

Opening a wound care center inside your practice starts with vision—and the right team. This post explores how Shared Health Services supports private providers from site selection to setup, guiding every step with data-driven tools, clinical insight, and practical advice to launch with confidence.

Millions of Americans in rural or underserved areas lack access to advanced wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Shared Health Services partners with hospitals and clinics in these communities to expand access, close care gaps, and support patients who need specialized treatment close to home.

Where do we go from here? In this strategic reflection, Terrie A. Dittmeyer, VP of Operations at Shared Health Services, explores the future of wound care—highlighting the critical role of specialized programs, clinical leadership, and innovation in treating complex, non-healing wounds.

In this exclusive interview with LeadersVoiceUSA, David Davis, CEO of Shared Health Services, shares his journey, leadership philosophy, and vision for advancing wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Learn how decades of healthcare experience, strategic insight, and a commitment to doing things differently continue to shape SHS’s national impact.

Osteomyelitis in diabetic foot ulcers can escalate quickly without early intervention. This post explores evidence-backed strategies—like serial radiographs, fine-needle biopsy, and cytokine modulation—to help wound care teams diagnose earlier, treat smarter, and avoid costly complications.

Osteomyelitis is often overlooked in patients with Stage III or IV pressure injuries—leading to delayed diagnosis, prolonged treatment, and missed opportunities for HBOT. This post explores how subtle signs are missed, why surface-level staging isn’t always enough, and what wound care teams can do to strengthen clinical pathways. Learn how SHS supports smarter escalation and better outcomes through early recognition and strategic intervention.

Charcot neuroarthropathy is a devastating diabetic complication that often goes undiagnosed until advanced stages. Early signs—like swelling and redness without an open wound—are commonly mistaken for infection. This post explores the importance of clinical suspicion, podiatric collaboration, and early imaging to preserve function and prevent limb loss.