Palos Community Hospital to open Center for Wound Healing

On Tuesday, January 28, Palos Community Hospital is set to open the Center for Wound Healing, a facility providing specialized treatment for patients with chronic or non-healing wounds.

 “We have partnered with Healogics, the nation’s leading wound care provider, to bring our community a diverse team of clinicians focusing their practice on the healing of wounds,” says Glenn Janicki, assistant vice president of Professional Services at Palos Community Hospital. “Patients can be assured their care will be individualized while receiving the latest in clinical treatments, therapies, and support services.”

The Center uses an interdisciplinary model of care, including infectious-disease management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, laboratory evaluation, nutritional management, pain management, diabetes education, radiology testing, and debridement to address the total health care needs of the patient.  

A comprehensive team of wound care specialists
The Center for Wound Healing is designed to complement your physicians' services and is committed to the treatment of chronic or non-healing wounds. The Center is made up of a team of professionals, including:

• Physicians with advanced training in wound management and hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Nursing staff trained in the care of chronic wounds
• Technicians who perform non-invasive studies and various therapies
• Experienced staff to assist with appointments, medical records, and health insurance processing
• A personalized wound treatment program

The Center for Wound Healing will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located at the hospital, 12251 S. 80th Ave., in Palos Heights. Patients are mostly referred by their primary care physician, and the program operates by appointment.  For more information, please call (708) 923-5280.