Preston Memorial’s Wound Healing Center

Summer is an active time of year, which means not only more fun but also more opportunities for injury. If you happen to suffer from a wound, come to Preston Memorial Hospital’s Wound Healing Center. The staff of the Wound Healing Center consists of providers trained specifically in wound healing techniques. We work to educate you on why you have a non-healing wound, what both you and our team needs to do to heal it, and what you can do to prevent future problems.

Here are some frequently asked questions about our Wound Healing Center:

Why should I go the Wound Healing Center?

All wounds do not heal the same. Preston Memorial Wound Healing Center has staff specially trained in treating difficult to heal wounds. We know what to expect and what to do when healing does not happen as anticipated. We offer you the best chance of closing your wounds. We work closely with our patients and their Primary Care Providers to determine the reason that you have a difficult wound and why it isn’t healing. We will then work together as a team to implement the best healing techniques to close your wound.

What will be done at the Wound Healing Center?

Once we determine the cause of your wound, we can decide the best course of therapy. The initial workup may include examination, x-rays or bone scan, blood work, bedside testing. You will have a periodic return appointment so that we may follow the progress of your wound and change the treatment as needed. We will help you make arrangements for care at home that will include family members and/or friends. When the extent of home care is too much for you or your family, we can help to arrange home nursing care.

Do I have to go to the Center every day?

All wounds are different and have different needs. Most patients with wounds require an initial evaluation and then follow up visits. The follow up visits may be weekly, bi weekly, or even monthly. We will work with you to develop a plan that fits your lifestyle and needs.

Do I need a referral?

Most insurance carriers do not require a referral for wound care. If you have any concerns, you can contact your insurance company and inquire. If you do need a referral we will work with you to obtain it so that we can get started healing your wound.

If you have a wound that’s having trouble healing, come to the Wound Healing Center at Preston Memorial Hospital. You can learn more about us here, including types of wounds we treat and the services we offer.

Preston Memorial’s Cardiac Rehab Center is Now Open!

Keeping your heart healthy is paramount to living life to the fullest. At Preston Memorial
Hospital, our goal is to help our patients maintain the best possible cardiac health by
providing the latest procedures, technologies and state-of- the-art facilities. This means we
are here to support you whether you are managing cardiovascular disease, recovering from
a cardiac procedure, striving to prevent the onset of serious cardiac conditions down the
road or working to create a plan that will enable you to develop healthy habits for a
lifetime.

Cardiac rehab centers, such as the new facility at Preston Memorial Hospital, are designed
to offer medically supervised programs that will facilitate rehabilitation for individuals
who suffer from cardiovascular issues. Specialized programs are designed to improve
overall patient health and include a combination of physical and psychological health care
services.

Getting back to a normal life after bypass surgery, a heart attack or angioplasty is not
always easy. Our new Cardiac Rehab Center has the latest technological advances and
treatment plans to help patients suffering from heart-related conditions get back on their
feet quickly. This includes programs designed to provide important cardiac education to
help you make sensible choices. When these programs are vigilantly followed, they can
often help reverse the disease or reduce damage brought on by cardiovascular diseases
while providing overall health instruction and offering hope.

Preston Memorial’s Cardiac Rehab Center is manned by an excellent interdisciplinary team
of Dr. Richard Smith, III, Cardiologist, Joann Montague, Registered Nurse, and Ariel Burke,
Exercise Physiologist. This talented team of medical professionals works closely with
patients to develop comprehensive care plans that are created with the unique needs of the
individual in mind. In addition to physical health, emotional health issues that often
accompany heart-related problems are addressed by caring and conscientious health care
providers.

The daily mission of the staff at Preston Memorial Hospital’s Cardiac Rehab Center is to
help our patients reduce the overall risk of serious cardiovascular illnesses as well as the
potential for an untimely death because of a future heart attack. Treatment plans are
designed to help manage the pain associated with cardiovascular illness and improve a
patient’s quality of life.

To learn more about Preston Memorial Hospital and our Cardiac Rehab Center please call
(304) 329-3908.