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Welcome to the Wound Healing Center at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center. Our professional staff is
trained to provide a specialized, comprehensive course of
therapy to assist in healing your problem wound.
During your course of treatment, our Center will work with
your regular physician to assure complete continuity of all
your medical services.
Dealing With Problem Wounds.
At any given time almost six million Americans suffer
from chronic, non-healing wounds. There are many
different types of wounds. Some are associated
 with
complications from diabetes and other related vascular
disorders. Other types include pressure sores and traumatic
wounds. It can be very frustrating and time consuming to
heal these wounds. At the Center we utilize the most
up-to-date approaches to wound healing and remain current in
new scientific advances in wound care including hyperbaric
chamber therapy.
A Team Of Wound Care Specialists.
The Wound Healing Center is designed to complement your
physician’s services and is committed to the treatment of
difficult, non-healing wounds. The Center is made up of a
team of professionals that includes:
- Physicians with advanced
training in wound management
- Nursing staff trained in the
care of chronic wounds
- Technicians who perform
non-invasive studies and various therapies
- Experienced staff to assist
with appointments, medical records and health insurance
processing
Your Wound Treatment Program.
You will undergo a thorough diagnostic examination to
identify the type of wound you have and the underlying
problems causing the wound. After this, a program
specifically tailored to your needs will be initiated based
on the most effective treatment options. Your
treatment may include:
- Infectious disease management
- Physical therapy
- Vascular evaluation
- Laboratory evaluation
- Nutritional management
- Pain management
- Diabetic education
- Nuclear medicine
- Radiology
- Debridement
Once a treatment plan has been initiated, you will visit
the Center on a regular basis for wound care. You will be
instructed on how to administer your own wound care at home
between visits, as well as how to protect your wound from
further complications. You are the most important part of
your healing process. Keeping appointments and following
directions clearly are critical to attaining a positive
healing outcome.
Please contact us with any other questions you may have
regarding your treatment.
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