Benton, KY. – With life-threatening chronic wounds on the rise, there is a greater need for an integrated approach to healing in a timely, cost-effective manner. Wound healing centers often collaborate across multiple specialties in an effort to reduce the risk of complications and amputations. Marshall County Advanced Wound Clinic staff includes clinicians with advanced training who are the cornerstones in the treatment of patients with problem wounds.
At Marshall County Advanced Wound Clinic, the staff focuses on “continuity of care,” meaning that patients will be seen and treated by the same team at each visit, making the healing process less stressful on the patient and encouraging better outcomes. They are dedicated to creating a cohesive plan for treatment and maintaining consistent communication to best meet the patient’s needs.
“Our team at Marshall County Advanced Wound Clinic is the most important element in the successful healing of the patient. Each of us has the required knowledge, skills and experience to provide compassionate and comprehensive care for complex wounds.”
Marshall County Advanced Wound Clinic is staffed by:
• Dr Julia Lyles, MD
• Tracy Cannon RN, Clinical Coordinator
Marshall County Advanced Wound Clinic treats all wounds. The approach to wound care is aggressive and comprehensive yet caring and comforting. The center coordinates traditional and advanced therapies that aid and accelerate the healing process. For patients that means faster healing times, longer-lasting results, decreased amputation rates and increased mobility – all leading to a better quality of life.
The types of wounds treated include:
• diabetic foot ulcers
• venous ulcers
• pressure injuries/ulcers
• Non-healing, post-surgical wounds
• traumatic wounds
• arterial/ischemic ulcers
• radiation wounds
• compromised skin grafts and flaps
• crush injuries
Marshall County Advanced Wound Clinic at Marshall County Hospital is open Mondays from 8 A.M. – 12 P.M. For more information about wound care or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-295-2273 No referral is required.