KCHS Wound Care Clinic: The Heart of Wound Care
KCHS’S Wound Care Clinic: The Heart of Wound Care
Center recognizes American Heart Month by teaching community about cardiovascular care and wound healing.
The staff at KCHS Wound Care Clinic are celebrating American Heart Month by educating the community on good cardiovascular care and how heart health affects wound healing.
A healthy heart helps keep oxygen and nutrient-rich blood flowing through the body, a vital component of the healing process. Because healthy circulation is at the heart of every healed wound, prioritizing heart health is key to preventing and treating wounds.
“Any disease that disrupts blood circulation affects how long it will take for a wound to heal,” said Sally Farquhar, APRN, Program Director “Poor heart health means poor wound healing rates—and poor wound healing may result in an escalation of the patient’s condition.”
Nearly half of all Americans have at least 1 of 3 risk factors of heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking.1 To decrease risk and encourage heart health, KCHS Wound Care Clinic suggests that patients:
- eat a heart-healthy diet full of fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains.
- exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
- maintain a healthy weight.
- quit tobacco use.
- get adequate sleep.
- get regular health screenings.
For patients with non-healing wounds, wound care is essential. The KCHS Wound Care Clinic provides a comprehensive approach to wound healing. The team features clinicians with advanced training in wound care.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 308-832-3400. No referral is required.
Heart Health and Wound Healing
1https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/risk_factors.htm