CMH's Dr. Pedalino to see new wound treatment patients one day a month at Highland District Hospital
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Dr. Ron Pedalino, a general surgeon and medical director of Clinton Memorial Hospital’s Wound Treatment Center since it opened in 2006, will begin seeing new wound patients one day a month at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, beginning July 13.
The CMH Wound Treatment Center offers a comprehensive therapy for treating patients with chronic non-healing wounds often caused by other underlying medical conditions.
Dr. Pedalino, a member of the CMH Medical Staff since 2004, will see patients on an initial visit the second Wednesday of every month from 8 a.m. to noon in Highland District’s Outpatient Specialty Department.
New and existing patients and referring physicians should still call the CMH Wound Treatment Center at 937-283-9970 to schedule all appointments.
“Our center has treated patients from all over the region since we opened and we have served many residents of Highland County,” Dr. Pedalino said. “This collaboration with Highland District Hospital is a way to accommodate and expose more Highland County residents to this service.”
Dr. Pedalino said this does not mean a reduction in hours at Clinton Memorial Hospital. Dr. John Mehnert, a podiatrist on the CMH Medical Staff, will continue to see patients in Wilmington on Wednesday mornings, he said.
The CMH center had more than 3,000 visits in 2010 and more than 18,000 since opening more than six years ago.
On an initial visit in Wilmington or Hillsboro, patients are evaluated to determine any underlying condition, such as diabetes or poor circulation that might inhibit the natural healing process. After the assessment, an individualized treatment program is planned.
Patients are informed how to care for their wounds at home and advised of nutrition and exercises that might aid the healing process and prevent future wounds. Patients with wounds on their feet are advised how to protect their feet and walk correctly. Special shoes, which protect the feet and relieve pressure, may also be prescribed.
Patient’s can self-refer to the program as a physician referral is not required. Many health plans, including Medicare, cover treatment. Coverage will depend on the patient’s specific plan, so please take insurance cards to your first appointment.[[In-content Ad]]
The CMH Wound Treatment Center offers a comprehensive therapy for treating patients with chronic non-healing wounds often caused by other underlying medical conditions.
Dr. Pedalino, a member of the CMH Medical Staff since 2004, will see patients on an initial visit the second Wednesday of every month from 8 a.m. to noon in Highland District’s Outpatient Specialty Department.
New and existing patients and referring physicians should still call the CMH Wound Treatment Center at 937-283-9970 to schedule all appointments.
“Our center has treated patients from all over the region since we opened and we have served many residents of Highland County,” Dr. Pedalino said. “This collaboration with Highland District Hospital is a way to accommodate and expose more Highland County residents to this service.”
Dr. Pedalino said this does not mean a reduction in hours at Clinton Memorial Hospital. Dr. John Mehnert, a podiatrist on the CMH Medical Staff, will continue to see patients in Wilmington on Wednesday mornings, he said.
The CMH center had more than 3,000 visits in 2010 and more than 18,000 since opening more than six years ago.
On an initial visit in Wilmington or Hillsboro, patients are evaluated to determine any underlying condition, such as diabetes or poor circulation that might inhibit the natural healing process. After the assessment, an individualized treatment program is planned.
Patients are informed how to care for their wounds at home and advised of nutrition and exercises that might aid the healing process and prevent future wounds. Patients with wounds on their feet are advised how to protect their feet and walk correctly. Special shoes, which protect the feet and relieve pressure, may also be prescribed.
Patient’s can self-refer to the program as a physician referral is not required. Many health plans, including Medicare, cover treatment. Coverage will depend on the patient’s specific plan, so please take insurance cards to your first appointment.[[In-content Ad]]