Alliant Purchasing Secures Opelousas General Health System’s Integration of APLICOR 3D Tissue Regeneration System
Louisville, KY — February 24, 2026— Opelousas General Health System (OGHS) is now offering APLICOR 3D, an advanced wound care technology, at its Wound Treatment Center facility. This announcement comes after a year of Alliant Purchasing’s coordination and championing the tissue regeneration system, distributed by Tides Medical, and facilitating the agreement between the two local entities.
APLICOR 3D is a tissue regeneration system, distributed by Tides Medical, a biotechnology company that specializes in wound care products. Tides’ agreement with Alliant Purchasing provides exposure, credibility, and exclusive savings for hospitals and care settings across the US that are members of Alliant Purchasing. The product and clinical capability mark a significant step forward in advancing responsible wound care treatments and patient outcomes across the region.
“Being the first in Louisiana to introduce APLICOR 3D into The Wound Treatment Center supports our ongoing mission to leverage advanced technology to improve outcomes and clinical efficiency,” said Lance Armentor, CEO of Opelousas General Health System. “Using a patient’s own body fat to 3D print a graft is truly remarkable. This system enhances our capabilities as a regional wound care center, and to do so with a local partner makes it even more exciting.”
The technology gives wound care specialists a new tool in the toolbox for combatting chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers. For the nearly four million patients in the US with a chronic wound in need of advanced therapy, APLICOR 3D makes advanced bioengineering accessible within the wound care practice.
“This is one of the biggest advancements for treating wounds in decades,” stated Dr. Kerry Thibodeaux, Medical Director of The Wound Treatment Center. “We are going to help so many patients across Louisiana with this breakthrough treatment.”
“When I first saw APLICOR 3D, I recognized how powerful a successful partnership would be,” said Kary LeBlanc, Chief Operating Officer of Alliant Purchasing. “It is a fulfilling day when our GPO members and our Alliant contracted products find each other and can create long-term value for patients.”
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About Alliant Purchasing
Alliant Purchasing is a trusted national group purchasing organization serving thousands of healthcare providers across the continuum of care. By combining deep industry expertise with strong supplier relationships, Alliant delivers strategic sourcing solutions that help healthcare organizations improve quality, reduce costs, and drive clinical and operational performance. Learn more at www.alliantpurchasing.com.
About Opelousas General Health System
Since 1957, Opelousas General Health System has been dedicated to the provision of quality healthcare through its strong commitment and high standards. Central to the success of OGHS’s commitment to excellence is the presence of an outstanding and highly qualified staff of physicians, nurses, technologists, and other personnel who provide professional treatment in a caring environment. Serving as the region’s referral medical center, OGHS is a 171-bed, full service medical center, and the area’s most comprehensive community healthcare facility offering a wide range of medical specialties and state-of-the-art technology. Visit us www.opelousasgeneral.com.
About The Wound Treatment Center, LLC
The Wound Treatment Center LLC has been providing advanced, cutting-edge wound care to Acadiana for over 30 years. We use a multidisciplinary approach to wound healing and provide patients with access to state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen therapy and advanced treatment modalities. Visit www.thewoundtreatmentcenter.com
About Tides Medical
Tides Medical is a biotechnology company that manufactures, distributes and supports the wound care product lifecycle – from product development to reimbursement. Our team empowers providers, hospitals and staff to ensure that patients have access to the full range of treatment options they deserve. For more information, visit www.tidesmedical.com
Media Contact:
Brandy Fehrenbach, Chief Clinical Officer
bfehrenbach@alliantpurchasing.com
Alliant Purchasing
