Wound Healing Center

We treat wounds and work to prevent reoccurrence by correcting contributing factors such as controlling infection and enhancing medical and nutritional status.

The Wound Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. each day for lunch. We're located in the Community Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A Multidisciplinary Approach
The Wound Healing Center is staffed with a unique team of specialists who are all dedicated to healing chronic wounds. The combined knowledge of our team members creates a multidisciplinary approach to wound management. We are dedicated to healing wounds that have not responded to traditional treatment.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (910) 291-7711. A physician referral is not needed to schedule an appointment.

Wound Types and Risk Factors

Treating wounds is a complex task. Each case is unique and patients will heal at varying rates. The Wound Healing Center staff is prepared to handle a variety of different wounds/sores, including:

• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Lower leg ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Bone infection (osteomyelitis)
• Gangrene Skin tears or lacerations
• Late effects of radiation therapy
• Post-operative infections
• Slow or non-healing surgical wounds
• Compromised skin flaps or grafts
• Burns (second degree or less)
• Any wound/sore failing to improve with multiple treatments or therapies

Certain risk factors may lead to chronic wounds, such as:

• Malnutrition and diet
• Circulation problems
• Infection
• Aging
• Diabetes
• Hyperglycemia - especially blood sugars over 150
• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Certain medications
• Swelling
• Weight
• Smoking
• Inability to adhere to your individual plan of care