Improve healing with the Center for Hyperbarics and Wound Care
Most wounds heal completely after two weeks. But for 6.7 million Americans, wounds don’t heal that quickly and become chronic sources of pain and possible infection. St. Joseph’s/Candler has three specialized wound care centers across the region that offer several options to treat wounds effectively and timely.
Our wound care centers provide specialized treatment for a variety of acute and chronic non-healing wounds, including burns, diabetic ulcers and peristomal skin irritations. We also treat pressure ulcers, traumatic wounds, surgical wounds, vasculitis and venous insufficiency. Our centers use advanced clinical tools like hyperbaric oxygen therapy to speed up healing. This therapy involves state-of-the-art hyperbaric chambers that utilize pure oxygen to enhance healing.
Our advanced resources and knowledge can make a significant difference for those suffering from chronic wounds.
Specialized comprehensive care for chronic wounds
At the Center for Hyperbarics and Wound Care, we create individualized treatment plans using the latest clinical tools and traditional practices. Bio-engineered skin grafting and advanced dressing options, such as silver-infused or anti-bacterial dressings, are just a few of the high-tech options available. We also use collagen-based dressings and moisture-balancing dressings to ensure the best healing conditions for each wound.
Other treatments include advanced skin substitutes, compression therapy and casting for diabetic foot ulcers. Noninvasive vascular testing and chronic swelling management are key components of our care. We provide pressure relief and offloading techniques to further support healing and recommend devices like special shoes, wound vacs and sponges for home use.
We also offer diabetic education, nutritional counseling and patient and caregiver wound management/prevention counseling. These comprehensive services ensure that every aspect of wound care is addressed to promote faster and more effective healing.
Meet our team
Our physician-driven, multidisciplinary healthcare team includes physicians trained in wound management and hyperbaric medicine. Our expert staff includes certified wound care nurses, ostomy nurses (available at the Moss Creek location) and clinical hyperbaric technicians. Additionally, healthcare educators are on hand to provide valuable information and support to patients and caregivers.
