Outpatient Wound Care
Our team of specially trained physicians oversees chronic, non-healing wounds and provides evidenced-based care to heal your wound(s). Generally, the physician presently treating your wound will refer you to the Healing Center, or you can make your appointment directly.
What to Expect
Before beginning treatment, our team of doctors and nurses will thoroughly evaluate your wound and review your health and medical history. Tests might be conducted to tell us more about your blood flow and tissue oxygenation, as well as to determine if there's any infection present.
Together with your physician, we'll develop a treatment program based on our assessment of your special needs. Your program will likely involve regular visits to the center.
We are in constant communication with your doctor throughout your care. Once your wound is healed, you'll return to your doctor for follow-up care. And, of course, you'll continue with your personal doctor for any related ailments like diabetes and hypertension.
Keys to Success
Much of the success of your treatment depends on you. We'll count on you to follow directions carefully and watch your progress closely. You'll learn about caring for your wound at home, including how to change dressings and how to protect yourself from further injuries. We're always here to answer questions and give you the support you need to heal.
About the Wound Center
Mercy offers proven success in a caring, supportive environment. Our results are impressive, with most chronic wounds improved within weeks.
The Healing Center is staffed with a unique team including a physician, nurses and therapists all dedicated and experienced in healing chronic wounds.
We are equipped to handle a number of varying wounds resulting from:
- Diabetes, including diabetic foot ulcers
- Pressure sores
- Burns
- Injuries
- Poor circulation
- Lymphedema
- Bone infection
- Gangrene
- Skin tears & lacerations
- Late effects of radiation therapy
- Post-operative infections
- Slow or non-healing surgical wounds
- Compromised skin grafts & flaps
Advanced Treatment Options
At the Healing Center, you'll receive the right treatment to heal your wound. Your wound care physician may prescribe some of these therapies:
- Debridement (removal of dead or damaged tissue)
- Specially chosen dressings and wraps
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Bio-engineered tissue substitutes
- Platelet growth technologies
