Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center provides specialized treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds, which are defined as sores or wounds that have not significantly gotten better during the course of conventional treatment.
These wounds can cause severe health risks and may result in life-threatening infections, possible amputation and debilitating health problems. With the state-of-the-art treatment available at Twin Rivers Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center, however, people with slow-healing wounds no longer have to suffer. Our comprehensive approach can heal wounds that have resisted other treatments, and help you avoid loss of limbs, reduce incidence of recurrence, and get your life back.
Are You a Candidate? If you suffer from a chronic or non-healing wound, speak with your physician about our Wound Care Center. You may be a candidate for our outpatient program. If you are, the Wound Care Center will work with you and your doctor to deliver:
• Advanced therapies
• Proven clinical protocols
• An individualized, comprehensive plan of care that brings you the most appropriate and effective
treatments for your particular needs
• Assessment and ongoing care by our highly skilled team of wound care specialists, including a case
manager who will oversee every aspect of your case
• Thorough training for you and your family on caring for the wound at home
• Education materials and resources related to prevention, nutrition, hygiene and other key topics for
you and your family
• Ongoing communication so that you and your doctor stay informed and up-to-date on all aspects of
your healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Do I Get Help from the Wound Care Center? You may call the Wound Care Center directly or be referred by your doctor. To make an appointment, call: (573) 717-7500
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Does This Mean I Have to Change Doctors? Not at all. In fact, the Wound Care Center works with your personal physician in the same way as we would any medical specialist. We keep your doctor informed on all aspects of your treatment with frequent progress reports. While you’ll be receiving treatment for your wound from the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center, you’ll continue to receive all of your routine care from your physician.
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Does Insurance Cover Treatment? Many health plans cover Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center treatments. We can help you determine what your specific plan covers.
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What Can I Expect at the First Appointment? The first appointment consists of an in-depth assessment by our wound care team, a review of your medical history, blood tests or additional tests if needed, and recommendations for your treatment plan. Please bring your medical records, insurance card, a list of all medications you are taking, and a list of allergies you may have to the first appointment. Expect to spend several hours at the Center.
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What Causes Non-Healing Wounds? Chronic and non-healing wounds can result from a number of factors, including diabetes, poor circulation, trauma, vascular disease, and immobility (which can lead to pressure ulcers, commonly known as bed sores). People with diabetes are at particular risk. If you have a wound that won’t heal, you are not alone. Approximately 7 million Americans experience this condition. The good news is that you no longer have to suffer. The Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center not only uses among the most advanced therapies available for healing, but it also addresses the underlying cause of the wound—for example, nutrition, lack of exercise, hygiene, ill-fitting shoes—to help eliminate recurrence.
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What is Hyperbaric oxygen treatment? It is a treatment in which the patient breathes 100% oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. The treatment quickly delivers high concentrations of oxygen to the bloodstream, assists in the healing process of wounds and is effective in fighting certain types of infections. It also stimulates the growth of new blood vessels and improves circulation. A treatment profile is administered daily and the number of treatments you receive will depend on your diagnosis.
To learn more about wound care and hyperbaric medicine, please click on one of the following links:
Patient link:
http://diversifiedclinicalservices.com/patients/splash.html
Clinician link:
http://diversifiedclinicalservices.com/clinician/splash.html
FAQ’s – Hyperbaric Medicine – there are some clinical and patient related questions/answers here: http://www.sechristind.com/faqs.htm
For more information about the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center located at 215 Teaco Road, please call (573) 717-7500.