Contact the Center for Wound Care
For more information about the Center for Wound Care, please call Carol Niemi, Program Director.
For more information about the Center for Wound Care, please call Carol Niemi, Program Director.
At any given time, almost seven million Americans suffer from chronic, non-healing wounds. Some are associated with complications from diabetes and other related vascular disorders. Other types include pressure sores and traumatic wounds. The Center for Wound Care at Athol Hospital uses the most up-to-date approaches to wound healing and remains current in new scientific advances in wound care. The Center for Wound Care is a hospital-based outpatient service.
There are a variety of circumstances in which a person may need wound care. They include, but are not limited to:
Most often Medicare and Medicaid reimburse for approved procedures. Many health plans cover Center for Wound Care treatment. We will call to obtain insurance coverage before we begin treatment as coverage depends on a patient's specific plan. Patients are asked to bring their insurance cards with you when visiting the center.