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Wound Care

For optimal wound healing and to minimize infection, scarring, and other complications, an effective wound care program is crucial.

Many different types of injuries will involve some level of post-incident wound care. These can include incidents like burning, surgery, persistent ulcers, edema, and traumatic wounds. Each wound requires its own unique level of care and attention to ensure it is healing in the best possible way.

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital specializes in all forms of wound care management. Our dedicated team of highly qualified nurses, therapists and doctors are experts in ensuring wounds are clean, sterile, and being properly looked after.

What Wound Care Services Are Available Near Me?

Every wound requires a different care regimen to heal in an ideal fashion.  Some of the wounds we treat are:

  • Edema
  • Ostomy
  • Shear injuries
  • Lymphedema
  • Pressure ulcers
  • Diabetic wounds
  • Surgical wounds
  • Chronic wounds (wounds that do not show improvement or healing in four weeks)
  • Traumatic wounds
  • Lower extremity ulcers
  • Incontinence dermatitis
  • Venous stasis dermatitis
  • Arterial & venous insufficiency ulcers
  • Wounds related to circulatory problems

To treat the above wounds, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is proud to offer an extensive range of wound care services to suit every type of injury and patient need. Our expert team of medical practitioners is highly experienced in:

  • Dressing changes and nail care assessment
  • Debridement
  • Compression therapy
  • Topical wound and skin care growth factor therapy
  • Treatment for skin and bone infections
  • Patient/family education
  • Negative pressure therapy

Wound Care FAQs

If a wound shows no signs of healing after 2–3 weeks.

Your wound will be evaluated, medical history reviewed, and a personalized treatment plan created.

While often recommended, it depends on your insurance provider.

Yes, we coordinate care with your existing provider to ensure comprehensive treatment.

Please inform your provider of any of the following:

  • Increased pain from your wound
  • Increase in drainage from your wound
  • High blood sugar if you are diabetic
  • Redness in the skin around your wound
  • Bleeding from your wound
  • Changes in your body temperature, blood pressure or mental orientation.
  • Need for dressing supplies
  • Any new wounds you find on your body
  • Any changes in your medications
  • Difficulty in completing the prescribed dressing changes
  • Any questions or concerns you have about your wound care

Provider

Dedicated Wound Care in Manistique, MI

If you or a loved one is in need of expert wound care, our team of dedicated professionals is here to help. Schedule a consultation with the Wound Care Clinic at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital today by calling our Specialty Clinic at (906) 341-2153.