Podiatry at Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Jamestown, ND:
JRMC Wound & Hyperbaric Center: 4 ways to heal
The JRMC Wound Center uses evidence-based clinical pathways to treat patients. And, it's working. The average time to heal a chronic wound is 21 days.
Tips for at-home wound care
If you've suffered an injury or undergone surgery, you may be required to care for your wound at home. It's important that proper precautions are taken to avoid infection in these instances.
Preventing Infection in Open Wounds
Open wounds are an entry point for pathogens, and are therefore susceptible to infections. This can lead to the development of disease, so ensuring that a wound does not become infected is very important in healthcare.
Finding Solutions for Wounds that Won’t Heal
Mary Jane is a smiling face and helpful hand to her customers at a downtown grocery store, but behind her cheerfulness she was dealing with a serious health issue.
Kindness often finds us where we are wounded
Have you ever heard anyone say, "Oh yay! I get to go to the hospital!"Other than the occasional pregnant lady, I doubt it.I imagine, like me, you're glad you have access to quality medical care, but hope you don't have to use it very often.However, many times we find the greatest kindness when...
How To Help An Addicted Person When The Wounds Run Deep
Seeing the pain of a loved one in active addiction can be extremely confusing and frustrating for family members and friends.
Wound Treatment: How hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) works
Dr. Valerie Ryan, MD, CWSP talks about hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) and how it can help patients' wounds heal. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is one of the tre...
2 surprising factors of wound healing
In addition to using the appropriate wound care supplies, there are a number of other factors that play a role in the healing progress of an injury or a surgical site.
Getting to Know the Wound Healing Center
Do you have a wound that isn't healing? Do you know of someone who does?There is a large amount of people with wounds caused by disease processes such as diabetes or arterial disease who oft
Learn to Judge the Seriousness of a Wound Before Seeking Treatment
People ask me daily when they need to see a doctor for a wound, but the real question is how deep is the wound and how long ago did you receive it?
Dealing with chronic wounds: 3 things to know
Chronic wounds can seriously affect quality-of-life. However there are many techniques, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, that can help.
End to skin grafts? Scientists heal wounds by reprogramming skin cells
Skin grafts are risky in an increasing number of patients, partly due to rising rates of diabetes. This method by the Salk Institute could avoid dangerous outcomes.
