Submitted by: Lisa Albanese Klein, Program Director – Orleans Community Health Wound Care Center Chronic wounds—those that don’t heal within a few weeks—can quickly impact comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life. What many people don’t realize is that delaying treatment can turn a small, manageable wound into a serious health issue. Why Early Treatment … Continued

At some point, most of us will accidentally injure ourselves and have a cut or scrape as a result. The best course of action in most cases is to clean the wound with warm water and antibacterial soap, then cover it with a bandage to prevent it from getting dirty. With some injuries, however, the … Continued