Wound Care Center of Stephens County Hospital

The Edward C. Gambrell, Jr. Wound Care Center of Stephens County Hospital provides specialized treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds, which are defined as sores or wounds that have not significantly improved from conventional treatments. Associated with inadequate circulation, poorly functioning veins, and immobility, non-healing wounds lead to lower quality of life and may lead to amputations. When wounds persist, a specialized approach is required for healing. Typically, a wound that does not respond to normal medical care within 30 days is considered a problem or chronic wound.

That is where our Wound Care Center® can help. With the state-of-the-art treatments available including debridement, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, dressing selection, special shoes, and patient education, people with non-healing and chronic wounds now have a place to turn. The Wound Care Center uses an interdisciplinary model of care, including infectious-disease management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, laboratory evaluation, nutritional management, pain management, diabetic education, radiology testing, and debridement to address total patient health.

Indications For Wound Care

• Diabetic ulcers
• Surgical wounds
• Neuropathic ulcers
• Vasculitis
• Pressure ulcers
• Burns
• Ischemic ulcers
• Peristomal skin irritations
• Venous insufficiency
• Traumatic wounds
• Other chronic, non-healing wounds