Wound Healing Center
Enhancing the body's natural healing ability
A scar is the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin.
A laceration is tear or opening in the skin caused by an injury.
Your child may come home with unhealed areas that still require dressing changes.
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Transplanted Organs Don't Affect Outcomes for Trauma Victims: Study
But there may be a raised risk of organ rejection in months after injuries, researchers warn
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Health Tip: Prevent Furniture Tipping
And help keep kids safe
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Heading Soccer Balls Tied to Damaging Brain Changes
Doing it a lot may increase risk of memory problems in adult soccer players, study says
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Cutting Unneeded CT Scans in Kids Could Lower Future Cancer Risk
Reducing radiation dosage would also help, study found
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Too Little Known on How Primary Care Docs Can Prevent Child Abuse
U.S. panel couldn't make recommendations about kids without obvious signs of maltreatment
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Drowning Prevention Measures to Keep Kids Safe in Water
Tragedy can occur with few warning signs, expert says
Sports injuries are common daily occurrences in the US. Most sports injuries are due to either traumatic injury or overuse of muscles or joints.
Prevention is the key to fighting many infectious diseases.
Exposing a wound to 100 percent oxygen can speed the healing process.
Because of poor blood circulation, wounds of all kinds heal slowly and are easily infected.
A scar is the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin.
Tetanus is an acute, sometimes fatal, disease of the central nervous system.
The Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine's wound care specialists offer advanced care and treatment for acute and chronic wounds. Our wound care professionals employ the latest treatment options and provide valuable education to ensure proper care throughout the healing process. Our individualized care is designed to alleviate pain and discomfort and promote healing.