Sierra Providence East Medical Opens
New State-of-the-Art Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center
Sierra Providence East Medical Center (SPEMC) is expanding with the opening of a new Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center. The state-of-the-art 3474 square foot facility located in the medical office building next to the hospital will offer specialized treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds, which are defined as sores or wounds that have not significantly improved from conventional treatments.
“The Wound Care and Hyperbaric Centerrepresentsover a quarter of a million dollar investment by Sierra Providence East Medical Center, and offers a much needed service to our physicians and patients. We are extremely excited about the opportunity to continue to meet the healthcare needs of our ever-growing eastside community", said Sally Hurt-Steffen, CEO of Sierra Providence East Medical Center.
The oxygenation offered by hyperbaric treatments canhelp patients with chronic non-healing wounds caused by diabetes, traumatic injury, poor circulation, radiation treatment and other causes. The center has two private hyperbaric chambers that can provide a relaxing treatment setting. It allows patients to watch a movie or even listen to music. This specific type of care involves giving patients high concentrations of oxygen under pressure to increase the oxygen level in the blood and tissues to promote healing.
“The primary goal of the center will be to provide the best possible patient outcomes by working closely with our multi-disciplinary team. We will be offering integrated treatments with exceptional customer service all while having the latest technology available in the region”, added Alex Macias, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center Director.
The Wound Care Center works with physicians to determine effective courses of treatment. This comprehensive outpatient service offers advanced healing therapies often unavailable in primary care offices. These services use a variety of therapies and techniques, including debridement, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, dressing selection, special shoes, and patient education. When wounds persist and resist conventional treatment, a specialized approach is required for healing.
For more information about the Sierra Providence East Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center call 915-832-2831.
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Sergio Enriquez
Director of Public Relations
Marketing & Communications
Sierra Providence Health Network
(915)577-7972 (Office)
(915)577-7980 (Fax)