Wound Care
Do you have a wound that just won’t heal? Chronic wounds affect 8.6 million U.S. patients annually and, as the population continues to age and experience increased rates of diabetes, obesity and cancer treatment side effects, this number will grow. The Wound Clinic and Hyperbaric Center at Northwest Health - La Porte offers convenient outpatient treatment and has a high success rate of treating non-healing wounds.
Northwest Health - La Porte’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center combines the knowledge of the wound care staff, including physicians, podiatrists, nurses and educators, with the resources of an advanced healthcare system, allowing the team to provide advanced wound care treatment and hyperbaric medicine services. We provide:
- Personalized one-on-one care.
- Physicians and staff that work closely with your referring physician.
- Thorough training for you and your family so you can care for your wound at home.
- Materials and resources related to wound prevention, proper nutrition, hygiene and more.
Some wounds are more difficult to heal and may not respond to typical treatment methods. Under the direction of medical specialists and staff certified as wound specialists, the team offers advanced therapies and treatment options to help reduce the severe health risks of non-healing wounds, including:
- Serious infections
- Unnecessary scarring
- Pain/discomfort
- Gangrene
- Loss of limb
Types of chronic wounds include:
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Lower leg ulcers
- Pressure ulcers/bed sores
- Bone infections/osteomyelitis
- Skin tears/lacerations
- Radiation burns
- Infected surgical sites
- Crush injuries
- Spider bites
If you have a wound that has not healed within 30 days, it may be time to seek care at Northwest Health - La Porte's Wound Clinic and Hyperbaric Center. To schedule a consultation call (219) 326-2415.
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Northwest Health - La Porte
Wound and Hyperbaric Center
1331 State Street, Suite 310
La Porte, IN
219-326-2415