Faces Of Wound Care
Working in wound care isn’t easy—and the impact of that work is too often overlooked. Millions of Americans suffer from wounds and behind those numbers are people whose wounds can disrupt sleep, limit mobility, strain relationships, and take away independence. Wound care reaches far beyond the skin; it affects how people live, work, and connect with those they love.
A published analysis estimated five-year mortality at 30.5% among people with diabetic foot ulcers,
The stakes can be life-changing. Wound care clinicians too often find themselves advocating for recognition and resources while reimbursement dominates the conversation.
A study of 2019 Medicare data found that wounds affected approximately 10.5 million beneficiaries—about one in six—with estimated treatment costs of at least $22.5 billion that year.
Faces of Wound Care is Fairway Medical’s way of bringing these professionals—and the importance of their work—into view. Through their portraits and their own words, we’re sharing the commitment behind the care: easing suffering, supporting healing, and helping people reclaim everyday life. Because wound care matters to the people affected by it, and the people who provide it deserve to be seen.

