Wound care
Non-healing wounds can be frustrating and concerning, especially when minor injuries normally heal quickly. At TidalHealth, our wound care specialists provide advanced medical and surgical treatments to help your wounds heal safely and effectively, addressing underlying causes such as poor circulation, infection, diabetes, or nutritional deficiencies.
Types of Wounds We Treat
- Diabetic ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Arterial ulcers
- Venous ulcers
- Trauma-related wounds
- Cellulitis
- Non-healing surgical wounds
- Wounds that have not healed within one month
Comprehensive Care Approach
Our team evaluates your wound thoroughly and develops a personalized care plan. Treatments support your overall health, including:
- Infection management
- Lymphedema care
- Lab testing and radiology
- Nutrition support
- Diabetes education
- Coordination with your primary care provider
- Guidance for wound care at home
Treatment Options
- Debridement: Removal of unhealthy tissue to promote healing
- Specialized wound dressings tailored to your wound type
- Negative pressure therapy to encourage healing
- Bioengineered tissue for complex wounds
- Compression therapy to improve circulation
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy to deliver high oxygen levels to blood and tissues
- Infectious disease management
- Vascular evaluation to assess blood flow
- Laboratory evaluation for underlying health issues
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
In some cases, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be recommended. During HBOT, you rest in a pressurized chamber and breathe pure oxygen, which helps:
- Improve circulation
- Deliver oxygen to tissues for healing
- Support infection control
Each treatment plan is customized based on your specific needs and response to therapy.
Team-Based Healing
Our multidisciplinary team works with you and your caregivers throughout the healing process, providing education, support, and guidance to help you feel confident managing your wound care.
Who should seek wound care?
Anyone with a wound that has not healed within one month or shows signs of infection or poor healing should contact our team.
How do I get started?
You can contact TidalHealth directly or ask your physician for a referral.
Is wound care covered by insurance?
Most treatments are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs, and other private insurance plans.
What can I expect during treatment?
Your care plan will be personalized, and may include a combination of debridement, dressings, therapy, lab tests, and education. Your comfort and recovery are prioritized at every step.
