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Wound and Ostomy Care

Wound care is for those with severe or chronic wounds and surgical incisions. An ostomy is a surgically created opening in the abdomen that allows waste or urine to leave the body.

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes better wound healing

Fritz Kruger wondered how breathing pure oxygen while enclosed in a pressurized tube could heal his body from side effects of radiation treatments.

July 27, 2017

A special doll for a special girl

Bailey Jackson is a typical 7-year-old girl except that she is learning to live with an ostomy. Thanks to a caring nurse, she has a doll designed to look just like her and help make it a little easier for her to adjust.

June 19, 2014