columbushosp.org 7 Chronic wounds are often more than just painful. For some people, they can limit social interactions because of embarrassment or interfere with their daily activities. In short, they can cause many people to miss out on life. “A wound can make it hard to stand and make a meal, or even to sit and watch a movie,” said Jeremy Albin, MD, a general surgeon and certified wound specialist. If you have a problem wound, there’s good news: Thanks to Columbus Community Hospital’s Wound Ostomy Clinic (W.O.C.), advanced treatment options are within reach — and you don’t have to travel far to find them. Why a wound clinic? The W.O.C. team has the expertise to treat many types of wounds, including diabetes-related wounds, pressure sores and wounds caused by leg vein or circulation disorders. These stubborn injuries often need extra support to fully heal, and the clinic’s highly trained physicians, nurses and physician assistants work together to provide advanced treatments based on each patient’s unique needs. These may include surgical debridement, advanced dressing skin substitutes, special contact casts, wound vac therapy, Advanced healing close to home compression therapy and thermal imaging to identify underlying infections. Whole-person healing The wound care team addresses not just the wound itself, but also the conditions that contribute to it, such as poor circulation, diabetes or nutritional deficiencies. Patient education is a key part of complete healing. The team works closely with dietitians, diabetes educators, rehabilitative therapy experts, social services specialists and others to care for patients. Team members help them manage every aspect of their condition, including mobility, nutrition and access to support services. “We develop the best care plan for each patient so they have all the tools they need and the best opportunity to heal,” said Danelle Kratochvil, RN, BSN, CWON, a certified wound and ostomy nurse. Albin highlights the wound care clinic as a point of pride for the community. A dedicated team delivers exceptional care that “puts life back into their years.” “Successful wound care gives people an ability to enjoy the things in their lives that they find value in,” Albin said. Specialized wound care in Columbus Let the healing begin Struggling with a wound? Ask your provider about wound care. For more information, call the Wound Ostomy Clinic at 402-562-4620 or visit columbushosp.org/services/wound-care-services. Danelle Kratochvil, RN, BSN, CWON, and Jeremy Albin, MD, help patients with wounds find the healing they need. scan
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy ODQ1MTY=