OSF Wound Care Center Earns Recognition for Center of Distinction

The center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction for 12 consecutive months.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:25pm

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A translucent, ghostly X-ray image showing the internal structures of a human foot with a healing wound, conveying the clinical and delicate nature of advanced wound care.An X-ray-style illustration reveals the intricate internal structures involved in the healing process for chronic wounds, highlighting the specialized care provided at the award-winning OSF Wound Care Center.Alton Today

The OSF St. Anthony's Wound Care Center of Excellence in Alton, Illinois has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction award by Healogics, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services. The center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes and a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92% for twelve consecutive months, demonstrating the exceptional care and dedication of its physicians, leaders, and clinicians.

Why it matters

Earning the Center of Distinction recognition from Healogics validates the wound care center's commitment to excellence and focus on delivering an exceptional patient experience. This award highlights the center's ability to provide advanced wound care modalities and personalized treatment plans that can help prevent serious complications for patients with chronic or non-healing wounds.

The details

Since September 2023, the OSF Wound Care Center has provided advanced wound care treatments including negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, bio-engineered tissues, and biosynthetic dressings for patients with diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections, and other chronic, non-healing wounds. The center's personalized treatment plans are continuously monitored and adjusted based on each patient's rate of healing.

  • The OSF Wound Care Center has been providing advanced wound care services since September 2023.
  • The center achieved the Center of Distinction award from Healogics for 12 consecutive months.

The players

OSF St. Anthony's Wound Care Center of Excellence

A wound care center operated by OSF HealthCare, a non-profit integrated health system, that provides advanced wound care treatments and services.

Healogics

The nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services, which awarded the Center of Distinction recognition to the OSF Wound Care Center.

Lisa Schepers

The interim president of OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center, who commented on the significance of the Center of Distinction award.

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What they’re saying

“The Center of Distinction recognition from Healogics is an important validation of the work our wound care team does every day to support patients living with chronic or non-healing wounds.”

— Lisa Schepers, Interim President, OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center

“The longer a chronic wound goes untreated, the greater the risk of infection, hospitalization and even amputation. At the OSF Wound Center, patients receive personalized treatment plans that are continuously monitored and adjusted based on their rate of healing.”

— Lisa Schepers, Interim President, OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center

What’s next

The OSF Wound Care Center will continue to provide advanced wound care services and personalized treatment plans to patients in the Alton, Illinois area, building on the recognition and validation of the Center of Distinction award.

The takeaway

The Center of Distinction award highlights the OSF Wound Care Center's commitment to excellence in wound care and its focus on delivering exceptional patient experiences. This recognition demonstrates the center's ability to provide cutting-edge treatments and personalized care that can help prevent serious complications for patients with chronic or non-healing wounds.