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Wound Care in St. Charles County

Wound Care in St. Charles County

October 2022 - Wounds can be hard to heal without the proper care. Fortunately, patients in St. Charles County have access to comprehensive wound care right in their community at the Advanced Wound Center in O’Fallon. The Center’s experienced, multidisciplinary team works together with patients to get them fully healed as quickly as possible.

Surgery and Advanced Wound Treatment Get Heidi Back on Her Feet

Surgery and Advanced Wound Treatment Get Heidi Back on Her Feet

March 2022 - BJC surgeons and wound specialists treat severe burns on the lower leg and foot which allowed Heidi to regain more balance and weight distribution.

Healing Hard-to-Heal Wounds

Healing Hard-to-Heal Wounds

May 2021 - While many wounds heal on their own, some can be more difficult to heal. Learn more about chronic wounds, when to seek care and the advanced treatment options available to promote optimal healing and improve quality of life.

Marty Kane overcomes cancer and claustrophobia on his journey to good health

October 2017 - For Wentzville resident Marty Kane, cancer treatments had adversely affected his oral health to the point where his teeth were beginning to break.  With the help of the Advanced Wound Center, Marty was able to receive treatments he didn't think possible to help heal his gums and regain his health.

A Specialized BJC Wound Care Team

A Specialized BJC Wound Care Team

August 2017 - A team of specialists in St Charles County give wound patients their lives back.

Expertise Gives Hope for Healing

July 2017 - The Advanced Wound Care Center assembles a team of doctors to help patients with chronic wounds.  These experts collaborate on cases, giving patients the benefit of seeing five specialists in just one visit.

Wounds that Refuse to Heal Need Special Care

Wounds that Refuse to Heal Need Special Care

August 2016 - Dr. Stephanie Sandberg is a physician on the Advanced Wound Center team for Progress West Hospital. In this "Ask the Expert" radio segment, Dr. Sandberg defines a wound and gives important details on when to seek help for a wound that won't heal.