St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital Unveils New Advanced Healing Center

Press release from St. Joseph's Health:

WAYNE, NJ – On April 14, St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, part of St. Joseph’s Health, announced the opening of the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbarics, a specialized wound care and treatment center dedicated to the care of patients with chronic or non-healing wounds. The center houses two hyperbaric oxygen chambers, one of just a few centers in the region to provide cutting-edge treatment for effective healing.

Chronic wounds often arise from underlying medical issues like diabetes, poor circulation, pressure ulcers, or weakened immune systems, which disrupt the normal healing process. According to the American College of Surgeons, more than 6.5 million Americans suffer from chronic non-healing wounds, which can lead to other medical problems.

“We are thrilled to offer the latest healing technology to patients with wounds that may not have responded to other treatments,” said Michael Cairoli, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center. “Our goal is to aggressively treat wounds to optimize outcomes and restore quality of life for our patients.”

The new outpatient wound healing center provides a comprehensive approach to care, coordinating traditional and advanced therapies that aid and accelerate the healing process. The multidisciplinary, highly skilled team features general, vascular and plastic surgeons; podiatrists; infectious disease physicians; and certified nurses and technicians with advanced training in wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Hyperbaric therapy (HBO2) uses oxygen under pressure to enhance the body’s natural ability to heal. The treatment works by increasing oxygen levels in damaged tissues, stimulating growth of new blood vessels and enhancing immune cell function. These are all important factors that contribute to wound healing and increase quality of life in patients.

“Since non-healing wounds rarely result from a single cause, we treat the whole person, not just the wound,” Scott Wessner, DO, Medical Director of the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbarics. “Our physicians work closely to develop an effective, individualized treatment plan that focuses not only on the wound, but also on managing any underlying conditions in order to accelerate total healing.”

For more information about the St. Joseph’s Health Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbarics, please visit stjosephshealth.org.

ABOUT ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH

Founded in 1867 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, St. Joseph’s Health is a world-class hospital and healthcare network supported by more than 5,000 leading and renowned physicians, nurses and care teams. From its humble beginnings, St. Joseph’s Health has become one of the premier health systems in the state. The organization continues to evolve as the leading health resource in the community, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the largest providers of charity care in New Jersey.

The St. Joseph’s Health system is one of the leading clinical teaching and academic centers in the country, and has been recognized for its innovative programs and cutting-edge services. The health system operates a full continuum of care, including a regional tertiary care medical center (St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson), an acute care medical center (St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, Wayne) a state-designated children’s hospital (St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Paterson), an outpatient facility (St. Joseph’s Totowa Health Campus, Totowa), comprehensive home care (Visiting Health Services of New Jersey), and multiple ambulatory care centers located throughout Northern New Jersey. The system is further supported by St. Joseph’s Health Medical Group, which operates more than 100 physician medical and specialty practices across northern New Jersey.

For more information, please visit www.stjosephshealth.org.

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