Wound Care

The Center for Wound Healing is located on the first floor of the Medical Center.

Our hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Thursday. 
 

Symptoms of a Non-Healing Wound

• Pain or tenderness
• Redness around the wound
• Swelling
• Drainage or increased fluid
• Foul odor
• Delayed healing
• Increasing wound size
• Skin discoloration
• Warmth around the wound
• Fever or chills
• Numbness or tingling
• Recurrent infection

Seek evaluation if your wound is not improving, becomes more painful, develops drainage or odor, or shows signs of infection.
 

Common Causes of Wounds

• Diabetes
• Poor circulation (arterial disease)
• Venous insufficiency (vein disease)
• Pressure injuries (bedsores)
• Trauma or injury
• Non Healing Surgical Wounds 
• Infection
• Radiation treatment
• Swelling (edema)
• Limited mobility
• Autoimmune disorders
• Cancer-related wounds
• Neuropathy (nerve damage)
• Burns
• Skin tears and aging skin

If your wound has not healed within 4 weeks or shows signs of worsening, specialized wound care may help promote healing and prevent complications.
 

Types of Wound Care Treatments

• Debridement (removal of dead tissue)
• Advanced wound dressings
• Compression therapy
• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound VAC)
• Infection management
• Edema management
• Pressure injury prevention
• Diabetic foot ulcer care
• Surgical wound management
• Burn wound care
• Ostomy and peristomal skin care
• Patient education and prevention strategies

Our team develops individualized treatment plans based on your wound type, medical history, and healing goals to help achieve the best possible outcome.
 

Prevention and Wellness

Dietary education, diabetic education, physical therapy and occupational therapy
 

Diagnosis/Tests

Wound evaluation, laboratory studies, wound cultures, venous duplex, arterial Doppler, x-rays, MRI, bone scan