Milford Hospital to Hold "Dinner with the Doctor" Program on Wound Care

From Milford Hospital:

Milford, CT - Nearly six million people in the United States suffer from wounds that don’t heal naturally and may be complicated by poor circulation, diabetes or other medical conditions. Chronic and non-healing wounds can decrease an individual’s quality of life by causing discomfort, reducing mobility and limiting social interaction.

Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 9th has been designated “Wound Care Awareness Week,” a time dedicated toward raising awareness of advanced wound care and it’s benefits to every patient living with chronic, non-healing wounds. On Tuesday, June 7th at 6:00pm Milford Hospital will host the next in their series of Dinner with the Doctor programs. The session on Wound Care will be led by physician, Dr. A. Joel Papowitz. Dr. Papowitz has been in practice for more than 30 years. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, and Sleep Medicine, and has also been working in wound care in Connecticut for more than 20 years. He has been an attending physician, utilizing advanced therapies including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to treat patients, at the Advanced Wound Center at Milford Hospital since the center opened in 2012.

Dr. Papowitz will be accompanied by Christina Newton, Program Director of the Advanced Wound Care Center at Milford Hospital. The duo will lead an interactive presentation on basic wound care, knowing when to seek advanced care, and the type of care wound centers offer including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

The free session will be held in the Milford Hospital Auditorium, 300 Seaside Avenue in Milford. A light, healthy meal will be served. Time will be allowed for questions and answers. Registration is required and space is expected to fill rapidly. Please call the Milford Hospital Community Education Department 203-876-4004 to reserve your spot.

Milford Hospital is a non-profit community hospital serving more than 80,000 patients from Greater New Haven and Fairfield County annually. Designated a Top Performer in Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission, a Four Star Health Care Provider by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and a Blue Distinction Center + for Quality and Efficiency in Joint Replacement, Milford Hospital is committed to providing safe, compassionate and cost efficient care its patients and the community. For more information please visit www.milfordhospital.org