June is Wound Healing Awareness Month: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

mdavis107
Jun 2
2 min read

Updated: Jul 23

Every June, Wound Healing Awareness Month shines a national spotlight on the patients, providers, and partnerships that make wound healing possible. It’s a time to reflect on the power of early intervention, celebrate patient recoveries, and raise awareness for the millions living with chronic wounds that often go overlooked.

At Shared Health Services, we see this month as more than a reminder — it’s a call to action.

Cartoon-style image of a nurse speaking with an elderly patient with a bandaged leg resting on a stool during Wound Healing Awareness Month.

The Hidden Impact of Chronic Wounds

Chronic wounds affect an estimated 8 million people in the United States alone. For these patients, what begins as a simple sore or ulcer can quickly escalate into serious complications, limb loss, or even death without appropriate treatment.

Common causes of non-healing wounds include:

Diabetes
Poor circulation
Pressure injuries
Post-surgical complications

Why Wound Healing Awareness Month Matters

Wound Healing Awareness Month isn’t just about education — it’s about advocacy. This national initiative encourages hospitals, providers, and communities to:

Promote early detection and proper care
Reduce preventable amputations
Equip patients with the knowledge they need to heal
Destigmatize chronic wounds and the patients who live with them

What Proper Wound Care Looks Like

Evidence-based wound care starts with the basics and builds from there:

Keep it Clean – Daily cleansing prevents bacteria from taking hold.
Cover and Protect – Dressings play a vital role in maintaining a healing environment.
Monitor Closely – Redness, swelling, odor, or pain can signal infection.
Don’t Wait – Early referrals to wound centers improve outcomes dramatically.

Advanced therapies — such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) or cellular-based products — may be used when standard treatments aren’t enough.

A Partner in the Healing Process

Shared Health Services empowers hospitals and physician practices to develop and sustain high-performing outpatient wound care programs. Our role is to support your team with proven strategies and clinical expertise — the success is yours to own.

This Wound Healing Awareness Month, we encourage partners to: