Wound Care
When you need treatment for non-healing wounds, count on expert care from professionals at the Nash Wound Care Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. You’ll receive a thorough exam to identify the cause of your wound and advanced treatment to help you heal.
Conditions We Treat
Get care from UNC Health Nash specialists for chronic or non-healing wounds, including:
- Abscess
- Cancer treatment sores
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Pressure injuries, also known as bed sores or pressure ulcers
- Surgical incisions
- Traumatic and acute injuries, such as cuts, punctures, and burns
- Venous skin ulcers, sores on your leg that heal slowly
Tailored Treatment Plan
When you come to the Nash Wound Care Center, you’ll have a medical exam to diagnose and find the underlying cause of your wound. You’ll take part in developing a personalized treatment plan using the best options for you.
Wound Care Treatments
Rely on compassionate care from Nash Wound Care Center specialists who’ll make you feel comfortable. Turn to us for a full range of wound treatments, such as:
- Epidermal autografts – Places a skin graft on top of your wound or serious burn to promote faster healing
- Offloading casts – Reduces pressure on feet and legs to improve diabetic foot ulcer healing
- Skin substitutes – Form a wound closure with natural or synthetic skin replacements
- Surgical debridement – Takes dead tissue out of your wound to help it heal
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Take advantage of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) located onsite at the Nash Wound Care Center. This effective treatment helps your body heal faster as you inhale 100 percent oxygen.
Specialized Wound Care Team
Choose comprehensive wound care from our knowledgeable, skilled providers, including:
- Board-certified doctors with surgical training in advanced wound management and hyperbaric medicine
- Certified wound specialist nurse
- Certified hyperbaric oxygen therapy technician
- Trained wound care nurses
Your wound care plan also may involve specialty care providers at UNC Health Nash, such as diabetes educators, physical therapists, dietitians, vascular doctors, and other professionals.
Complete Wound Care & Support
When you get wound care at UNC Health Nash, expect your wound care team to:
- Explain your treatment options
- Outline the best plan of care for your wound
- Take before and after photos of your wound to measure the effectiveness of your treatment
- Give you instructions on how to care for your wound at home and recommend wound care products
- Teach you how to prevent future wounds
- Refer you to support services and products to help manage your condition
- Coordinate home health care, if needed
Attend your weekly appointments and follow your wound care instructions for the best possible healing.
