Reducing Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Risk in Colorectal Procedures

Ulcers are a common complication affecting people living with diabetes. Learn what causes diabetic ulcers and how to manage them.

St. Luke Health Services Wound Care Team Adds To Certifications and Clinical Expertise – Originally published by Oswego County Today OSWEGO – Nurses on the Wound Care and Healing Team at St. Luke Health Services continue to add to their certifications and expertise in the treatment of complex and hard to heal wounds that can… Continue reading St. Luke Health Services Wound Care Team Adds To Certifications and Clinical Expertise

While biofilm may not be at the top of healthcare professional's list when they start wondering why a wound may not be healing – it should be.

By Karin Brulliard for the Washington Post When Jamie Peyton first examined the bears’ paws last month, she figured they might take six months to heal. Peyton, a veterinarian at the University of California at Davis, had treated cats and dogs with burns before, and she knew these were severe. The two female black bears in her care had survived the Thomas wildfire that… Continue reading Two Bears Were Badly Burned in Wildfires, And Fish Skin Helped Heal Them

Learn when to seek medical help for minor scrapes and burns, especially for more vulnerable individuals such as seniors, or those with chronic illnesses.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is one of many types of treatments for wound care. Learn about benefits, risk factors, and what to expect during treatment.

In this article from ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) News, learn about when it's time to take wound care up a notch and see your doctor.

By Kara S. Couch, MS, CRNP, CWS for the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2017) is a time to celebrate our profession and reflect on the impact we’ve had on people’s lives through our work.  I earned my credentials as a nurse practitioner and certified wound care specialist through a… Continue reading The Art and Science of Wound Care Nursing

All chronic wounds have bacteria residing in them. Determining how much – and how severe – are important factors for healing. Watch this webinar for free!