Some wounds need more than time and basic care to heal. If a wound hasn’t improved after several weeks or isn’t responding to standard treatments, it may be considered chronic or non-healing. These wounds can result from injury, illness, or poor circulation and often need specialized care.

At Watsonville Community Hospital’s Monterey Bay Wound Treatment Center, our compassionate team of physicians and registered nurses provides advanced treatment to support healing and help you return to comfort and health as quickly as possible.

We treat:

• Diabetic Ulcers
• Neuropathic Ulcers
• Pressure Ulcers
• Ischemic Ulcers
• Venous Insufficiency
• Traumatic Wounds
• Surgical Wounds
• Vasculitis
• Peristomal Skin Irritation
• Chronic Non-Healing Wounds

After a physician refers you to our center, you’ll meet with a multi-specialty team of physicians and nurses who will conduct thorough examinations and review your medical history. They may order special tests to get more information about blood flow, tissue oxygenation and infections and will continue to consult your regular doctor and keep him or her abreast of your progress.

Once your test results are received and analyzed, your treatment team will develop a plan for your care. It may involve regular visits to the center and you will also be instructed on home-care, such as wound dressings and ways to protect yourself from further damage.

Finally, your participation is vital. It’s important that you follow all directions, watch your progress closely and keep your appointments. Our staff is available to answer any questions you may have.

Helpful Resources:

• MONTEREY BAY WOUND TREATMENT CENTER AND HYPERBARIC THERAPY BROCHURE
• EL CENTRO DE TRATAMIENTO DE HERIDAS DE MONTEREY BAY Y TERAPIA CON OXIGENO HIPERBARICO