SAAK Health Recognizes May as Hyperbaric Awareness Month Raising Awareness of the Life-Saving

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. - May 19, 2025 - PRLog -- SAAK Health is proud to join the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) in recognizing May as Hyperbaric Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and its critical role in wound healing and numerous medical conditions.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment, allowing oxygen to dissolve more effectively in the blood plasma and reach tissues that need healing. It is a well-established treatment for a variety of conditions including chronic wounds, radiation injuries, bone infections (osteomyelitis), and more.

"Hyperbaric Awareness Month gives us the opportunity to educate the public about this life and limb-saving treatment and the range of conditions it supports," said Priya Asija, MD​ at SAAK Health. "Many patients are unaware that HBOT can significantly improve outcomes for non-healing wounds and other complex conditions."

Key Points Highlighted During Hyperbaric Awareness Month:

• What is HBOT? Patients breathe 100% oxygen in a chamber with increased atmospheric pressure, which helps oxygen reach damaged tissues and promotes healing.
• What Does It Treat? HBOT is approved for conditions including diabetic foot ulcers, chronic bone infections, soft tissue radiation injuries, and more.
• Is It Safe? HBOT is a safe, evidence-based therapy when administered under medical supervision by trained professionals.

About SAAK Health

SAAK Health is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with chronic and complex wounds through advanced, evidence-based outpatient care. Our mission is to deliver safe, personalized treatment using the latest wound healing technologies, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). We are committed to clinical excellence, patient education, and compassionate care—helping patients heal faster, avoid complications, and regain quality of life.

For more information about Hyperbaric Awareness Month or to learn whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be right for you, please visit https://www.saakhealth.com/wound-care-clinic/ or call 262.444.5148.