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Healing Wounds. Restoring Lives
Young healthy skin heals quickly from cuts and scrapes; however, healing is a process we often take for granted. Most people heal in a relatively short period of time - two to three weeks. But, when healing does not proceed normally, a chronic wound may develop.
 Chronic wounds can result from diabetes, poor-circulation, burns or pressure. It is a problem that affects more than ten million Americans. The Wound Healing Center at Whiter River Medical Center is an outpatient service for patients with non-healing wounds caused by illness or injury.
The Wound Healing Center specializes in non-healing wounds (those that have resisted healing after months and even years of traditional treatment). The vast majority of patients leave the Center completely healed in an average of just 60 to 90 days.
By using well-researched, proven techniques, the Center’s multi-disciplinary team provides healing and relief for patients who previously thought their wounds were irreparable or would ultimately result in amputation. The expertise of the Center’s experienced staff uses wound closure technologies such as the Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC), Bio-engineered tissue substitutes, and many other technological advancements in treatment.
The staff works with each patient to achieve optimal outcomes using advanced medical methodologies, patient education, support and coordination of care. Since problem wounds are often associated with underlying medical conditions, our program is specially designed to integrate and coordinate wound care with ongoing medical management.
A physician referral is not necessary. Individuals may call the Center directly to make an appointment for evaluation.
The Wound Healing Center is located on the first floor of the hospital and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To make a referral call:
Wound Healing Center
Tami Holloway BSN, RN, WCC
Wound Center Coordinator
Phone: 870-262-3210 or 870-262-6269
Fax: 870-262-6187
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