Count On Us for Wound Care.
April 18, 2022
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic, non-healing wounds that can linger. At UP Health System – Bell our trained staff work with patients of all ages and backgrounds to assess the situation and create a customized plan that will create the right environment for wound healing. Our staff will work with you from beginning to end to help you get back on your feet.
Common conditions treated
There are a variety of circumstances in which an individual may need wound care. They include, but are not limited to:
- Acute or chronic wounds
- Diabetic wounds
- Surgical wounds
- Injuries from an accident
- Animal bites
- Infected wounds
- Skin grafts or surgical flaps
- Decubitus ulcers
- Nail care for patients with diabetes mellitus
When seeing a staff member in our wound care clinic, an evaluation will take place to help with creating the right environment for the wound to heal.
What to expect
- Assess the wound
- Clean the wound
- Remove any tissue that could be hindering the healing process
- Educate the patient on caring for the dressing
- Set a schedule for continued care, if needed
At UP Health System – Bell Wound Care we also use a variety of different dressing types – such as:
Dressing types
- Allograft (a skin substitute) that can speed up the healing process
- Pain reducing wound dressings
- Vacuum-assisted wound closure
Meet our Wound Care specialist
Chauntelle Taylor, FNP-BC
Nothing is more important than your health. From quality healthcare close to home to personalized care whenever you need it, you can count on us for your wound care needs. The wound care clinic is located at 901 Lakeshore Drive, Ishpeming, MI, Suite 203. For more information about Wound Care services visit our website, UPHealthSystem.com/Wound-care. To schedule an appointment call, 906.485.2687.