Our Center recognizes American Heart Month by teaching community about cardiovascular care and wound healing
The staff at Marshall County Hospital Wound Care Clinic] are celebrating American Heart Month by educating their community about good cardiovascular care and tips to keep hearts healthy year-round.
Every day, more than half a million Americans are diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases like peripheral artery disease, a condition that compromises leg circulation and results in non-healing wounds. A healthy heart helps keep oxygen and nutrient-rich blood flowing through the body, a vital component of wound healing.
“Any disease that disrupts blood circulation affects how long it will take for a wound to heal,” “Poor heart health means poor wound healing rates.”
Marshall County Hospital Wound Care Clinic suggests that patients do the following to be heart healthy:
- exercise at least 30 minutes a day
- if you’re a smoker, quit
- eat a healthy amount of fruits and veggies instead of processed foods like potato chips
- get adequate sleep
- engage in activities to relieve stress, such as meditation
Our Wound Care Clinic at Marshall County Hospital provides a comprehensive approach to treating patients with non-healing wounds. The team features clinicians with advanced training in wound care.
Wound Care Clinic at Marshall County Hospital is open on Mondays from 08:00am to Noon
. For more information about wound care or to schedule an appointment, call 1.877.295.2273 No referral is required.
