Wound Care 

If you're suffering from a non-healing wound, you're not alone. Every year, chronic wounds, caused by diabetes, poor circulation or other conditions, keeps millions of Americans just like you from doing things they love to do. The Wound Care Centers at St. Elizabeth and St. Joseph can help you get your life back. Our unique multidisciplinary team of dedicated doctors and nurses treat more of these wounds than anyone else. Many patients find wounds that have resisted healing after months and even years of traditional treatment can be treated. It's all we do. In fact, for most patients, the Wound Care Center program leaves them completely healed in just a few months. Who Needs Wound Care? There are a variety of circumstances in which a person may need wound care. They include, but are not limited to: Ulcers (pressure, diabetic, neuropathic or ischemic) Surgical wounds Vasculitis Burns Peristomal skin irritations Soft tissue radionecrosis Actinomycosis Preservation of compromised skin grafts and flaps Crush injury/acute traumatic peripheral ischemia Progressive necrotizing infections (necrotizing fasciitis) Osteoradionecrosis Traumatic wounds    Your First Visit... When you come in, our staff will evaluate your wound and general health. They'll review your medical, wound and medication history. A blood test may be involved. You may also need special tests that give us information about blood flow and oxygen flow in the wound area. Insurance Coverage: Most often Medicare and Medicaid reimburse for approved procedures. Many health plans cover the Wound Care Center treatment. Your coverage depends on your specific plan. Be sure to bring your insurance cards with you when you visit the center. You’re Healing Program: When your test results are in, we'll put together a treatment program based on your special needs. This program will include regular visits to either of the Wound Care Centers at St Elizabeth or St Joseph Health Centers to provide treatment, evaluate progress and make any changes that might be needed. You (or your care-giver) will be given detailed instructions in home care, nutrition, dressing (bandage) changes and protecting the wound from further injury. You're a Vital Part of the Program: Much of the success of your treatment depends on you. You must keep your appointments, follow directions carefully and watch your progress closely between visits. At any time you or your family members have questions, our staff is available. In fact, we encourage you to ask questions.