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Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center

There's no longer a reason to live with an open sore.

One of the state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen chambers, located in the FMCH Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center.

Every wound has its unique set of circumstances. Our National Healing Wound Center is equipped and staffed to address them all. With state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen chambers, and a multi-disciplinary medical team, the FMCH Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center stands ready to provide the treatments you need. Most treatments are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs and other private insurance plans. We are experts at caring for people whose open sores have resisted traditional treatment for over 30 days. Our success rate shows that 80% of chronic wounds are healed within 12-16 weeks.

Our Center is staffed with a unique team of doctors, nurses, and therapists, all dedicated to healing chronic wounds. The causes of open sores are complex and our group represents expertise in all of the major areas necessary to handle their varied circumstances and challenges. It could be as simple as changing a medication, or more complex. Whatever it takes for healing to occur, we're equipped and staffed to make it happen.

How to start healing:

  1. Generally the physician presently treating your wound will refer you to our Center. Or, you can make your appointment with us directly by calling 319-376-2403.
  2. When you call for your first appointment, we'll ask you a few questions about your wound and your health in general.
  3. Before beginning treatment, our team of doctors, nurses and therapists will thoroughly evaluate your wound and review your health and medical history.
  4. Tests might be conducted to tell us more about your blood flow and tissue oxygenation as well as to determine if there's any infection present.
  5. Together with your physician, we'll develop a treatment program based on assessment of your special needs. Your progress is meticulously documented and adjusted as necessary.
  6. We are in constant communication with your doctor throughout your care. Once you wound is healed, you'll return to your doctor for follow-up care. And, of course, you'll continue with your personal doctor for any related ailments like diabetes or hypertension.

For more information about Fort Madison Community Hospital's Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center, or to receive a free evaluation, please call 319-376-2403.


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