Wound Care
At Western Wisconsin Health, we focus on an integrated team approach to healing. Our goal is to heal the whole person, not just the wound.
Each patient receives customized treatment based on individual needs. Wounds are caused by many things and fixing the cause leads to successful healing.
We pride ourselves in our ability to be flexible and accommodating with every patient. Chronic wounds can be disruptive to everyday life. That’s why we work with our wound care center patients to develop treatment options that will not only heal the wound, but also make their lives easier.
Outpatient Wound Care Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
How to schedule an appointment:
Do you have a wound or area of skin you are worried about or unsure of how to care for? Make an appointment with the wound care team by calling 715-684-1232 to schedule a consultation.
Is another doctor providing care for your wound, but you desire wound care at Western Wisconsin Health? We accept orders from any outside physician and would be happy to provide wound care for you under the direction of your physician. Just call 715-684-1232 to talk with a member of our Wound Care Team.
Common Types Of Wounds
- Pressure ulcer
- Traumatic Injuries
- Abscess or skin infection
- Diabetic leg/foot ulcers
- Minor burns
- Venous stasis leg ulcer
- Arterial insufficiency leg ulcer
- Post-surgical incision complications
Treatment Options
Our trained specialists offer some of the most advanced technologies available to heal wounds.
As a comprehensive medical center, we have many resources at our fingertips to create the best treatment plan for you.
Some of your treatment may include:
- Comprehensive patient education
- Nutrition
- Smoking Cessation
- Diabetes Infection Control
- Infection Control
- State-of-the-art wound dressing options
- Lower extremity compression therapy
- Negative pressure vacuum assisted closure therapy
- Surgical removal of dead tissue
- Physical/Occupational Therapy
- Placement of tissue grafts
- Collaboration with Home Care or Long Term Care Facilities
- Vein ablation surgery
- Lymphedema Therapy
Patient Testimonials
“The Wound Care team at Western Wisconsin Health did everything they could to care for my leg. Dr. Semrau and the team truly cares about their patients and their health. Not only is my wound healing, but I have also have gained friends in the process.”
~Delores Heinbuch, Hammond, Wisconsin
“The wound care team is terrific! It’s nice to have such a great service in Baldwin.”
~Corey Zevenbergen, Baldwin, Wisconsin
“The wound care team works with me and accommodates to my schedule, so I do not have to miss work. The team is very helpful and explains things clearly.”
~Vernon Timm, New Richmond, Wisconsin