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Wound/Ostomy Center
Many of us take our body's ability to heal for granted. Approximately five million Americans suffer from chronic wounds that are slow to heal. This can be due to a limited blood flow which can slow the body's healing process. For some patients, specific conditions or medications can impede the healing process. When this happens, the wound can become chronic.
Conditions that can lead to the development of non-healing wounds: 
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Arterial or venous ulcers
- Traumatic injury
- Surgery complications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Congestive heart failure
- Lymphedema
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Diabetes mellitus
- Pressure, Infection, or Swelling
Every year, more than 400,000 people in the United States require an ostomy. This surgically created opening on the abdomial wall eliminates urine or solid waste from the body. Thanks to new advances in ostomy devices, follow-up care, and education, people with ostomies can lead productive and active lives.
The Hannibal Regional Hospital Diabetes & Wound/Ostomy Center creates a care plan to assist in the healing of acute and chronic wounds and ostomy care. Under the direction of a primary care physician, a wound/ostomy care nurse provides the support and education for patients and their families. This service is covered by most primary insurances and does require a physician referral.
For information and referrals to the program, call our Wound/Ostomy Continence Nurse at (573)406-1298.
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