Staff reports

Adriana Rodriguez, FNP-BC, has taken on the role of leading Artesia General Hospital’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center. With her background in family practice and emergency medicine, Rodriguez is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients with chronic and non-healing wounds in Artesia and surrounding communities.

Rodriguez emphasized the importance of personalized care in wound management.

“I am passionate about serving our community and look forward to this new opportunity to make a positive impact.,” she said. “Each patient is unique, and their treatment plan should reflect that individuality.”

Under Rodriguez’s leadership, the center continues to offer state-of-the-art treatments, including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). HBOT is a non-invasive therapy that delivers 100% oxygen in a pressurized environment to promote healing, fight infection, and restore damaged tissue. It is particularly effective for patients with diabetic foot ulcers, radiation injuries, non-healing surgical wounds, and severe infections that have not responded to conventional treatments, Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez leads a dedicated team of specialists in providing advanced, compassionate care to patients with chronic and non-healing wounds. The team’s collaborative approach ensures that each patient receives the highest quality of care tailored to their specific needs.

Rodriguez is a native of Artesia and is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to connect with a broader range of patients in the community. She said she is passionate about bringing advanced wound care services to the area, ensuring that patients have access to the best possible treatments without the need to travel long distances.

Patients interested in HBOT or other wound care services can schedule an evaluation through the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center by calling 575-736-8235. Most insurance plans cover HBOT for approved conditions, and AGH’s wound care specialists work with referring physicians to develop personalized treatment plans.

For more information about Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Services at Artesia General Hospital, visit artesiageneral.com/centers-of-care/wound-care.