Southwest Washington Medical Center



 
 
How to start healing
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  1. Generally the physician presently treating your wound will refer you to our Center. Or, you can make your appointment directly.
  2. When you call for your first appointment, we'll as you a few  questions about your wound and 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 our assessment of your special needs. Your program will likely involve regular visits to the Center. Your progress is meticulously documented and adjusted as necessary.
  6. We are in constant communication with your doctor throughout your care. Once your 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 and hypertension.

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For further questions, or to schedule a time to see a Wound Healing Center doctor, call 360.514. HEAL.