When a wound is slow to heal or requires specialized attention, the right care can make an important difference. Houlton Regional Hospital provides Wound Care services focused on evaluating and treating complex, chronic, and non-healing wounds while helping patients protect their health and quality of life.
Our team takes an individualized approach to wound care, identifying factors that may be affecting healing and developing an appropriate treatment plan for each patient.
Some wounds require more than routine care, particularly when underlying medical conditions interfere with the body’s natural healing process.
Our Wound Care team evaluates each patient’s individual needs and provides ongoing treatment and education designed to promote healing and help reduce the risk of complications.
Wound Care may be appropriate for patients experiencing:
Treatment recommendations vary depending on the type, severity, and cause of the wound. Our team works with patients and their healthcare providers to develop a coordinated plan for healing and continued care.
Managing a difficult wound can require regular appointments, careful monitoring, and ongoing attention. Having specialized wound services close to home can make that process more convenient for patients and their families.
At Houlton Regional Hospital, our goal is to provide skilled, compassionate wound care while helping patients understand how to care for their wounds between visits. We focus not only on healing the current wound, but also on education and strategies that may help prevent future complications.
