Northwest Health: At the Heart of Wound Care
2/8/2021
The staff at Northwest Health’s wound and hyperbaric centers in Bentonville and Springdale will celebrate American Heart Month by educating the community about good cardiovascular care and tips to keep hearts healthy year-round.
Every day, more than half a million Americans are diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases like peripheral artery disease, a condition that compromises leg circulation and results in non-healing wounds. A healthy heart helps keep oxygen and nutrient-rich blood flowing through the body, a vital component of wound healing.
Any disease that disrupts blood circulation affects how long it will take for a wound to heal. Poor heart health means poor wound healing rates.
Northwest Health’s wound care and hyperbaric centers suggest patients do the following to be heart healthy:
- exercise at least 30 minutes a day
- if you’re a smoker, quit
- eat a healthy amount of fruits and veggies instead of processed foods like potato chips
- get adequate sleep
- engage in activities to relieve stress, such as meditation
The wound and hyperbaric centers at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville and Northwest Medical Center-Springdale provide a thorough approach to treating patients with non-healing wounds. The team features clinicians with advanced training in wound care and hyperbaric medicine.
Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville Wound and Hyperbaric Centers is located at 2900 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 140, and the Northwest Medical Center - Springdale center is located at 706A Quandt Ave. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Bentonville center at (479) 553-3100 or the Springdale center at (479) 757-2030. No referral is required.
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