Timely access to specialized wound care is crucial. Nearly 7 million Americans live with chronic wounds. Untreated wounds at risk of complications such as infection, hospitalization, or amputation. Delayed wound care during the pandemic led to a near 50% increase in amputations.
The May 16 educational event at the Two Rivers Activity Center (TRAC) will feature Holli Marquart, NP-C from the JRMC Wound & Hyperbaric team. Marquart and the entire wound care team were recently recognized with two clinical excellence awards, including being named a Healogics Center of Distinction—the only wound center in North Dakota to achieve this honor.
The free event aims to demonstrate why healing can’t wait and how to identify both your risk for wounds as well as the importance of accessing care when one occurs.
Individuals most at risk include those living with:
- diabetes
- peripheral artery disease
- heart disease
Not all wound care is equal. Wound Care Centers offer specialized wound care with scientific and clinical expertise to deliver superior patient outcomes.
“Many of the patients we treat have been waiting for their wound to heal for months and sometimes longer,” said Marquart.
The wound healing event at JRMC is set for 11:00 a.m. at the Two Rivers Activity Center and includes a light lunch. It is free and open to the public, and registration is not required to attend. To register, please visit jrmcnd.com/U or call (701) 952-5301.