Wound and Infusion Center
At UNC Health Lenoir, if you have a sore or wound that doesn't heal with conventional treatments or need to receive medicine or nutrients through a vein in your body, trust the wound care and infusion therapy professionals at UNC Health Lenoir.
Wound Care
Expert Wound Healing Close to You
Rely on the experts at UNC Health Lenoir to meet your wound care needs close to home in Kinston, North Carolina. The specialists at UNC Health Lenoir have experience caring for patients with wounds related to injuries and health conditions, such as diabetes.
Your Wound Care Team
Your comprehensive team of wound care specialists will include:
- A physician with advanced training in wound management
- Nurses trained in the care of chronic wounds
- Technicians who perform non-invasive wound therapy treatments
Wounds We Treat
Find care at the Wound Care Center for your chronic or non-healing wounds caused by:
- Diabetic ulcers
- Neuropathic ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Ischemic ulcers
- Venous insufficiency
- Traumatic wounds
- Surgical wounds
- Vasculitis
- Burns
- Peristomal skin irritations
- Other chronic, non-healing wounds
Exceptional Wound Care & Treatment
Benefit from the multispecialty team at UNC Health Lenoir who strive to help you heal chronic wounds using advanced treatments and therapies, including:
- Cellular and tissue-based skin substitutes – Help rebuild or regenerate cells to aid healing
- Debridement – Removes dead tissue from wounds
- Dressings – Protects and promotes healing
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
- Medicine
- Offloading devices, such as shoes, casting, and boots – Reduce friction and pressure on feet and legs to prevent diabetic foot ulcers
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Help your body improve wound healing by increasing the amount of oxygen in your bloodstream. During HBOT, you will breathe 100% oxygen while lying in a pressurized chamber. HBOT has a high success rate in healing wounds. You can listen to music or watch TV during HBOT. Talk to your doctor about whether HBOT is right for your condition.
Wound Care Education & Support Services
Depending on your individual needs, your personalized wound care program may involve a range of care from other specialists at UNC Health Lenoir for your best possible health and recovery. These services may include:
VeinCare Services
Vein ablation programs positively impact patients suffering from vascular disease. A minimally invasive treatment, vein ablation successfully treats venous leg ulcers, adds the ability to heal ulcers faster, and may even prevent them in the future. VeinCare includes services such as a Duplex ultrasound.
Infusion Therapy
Receive medicine or nutrients through a vein in your body with infusion therapy at UNC Health Lenoir in Kinston, North Carolina. You might receive infusion therapy if you need:
- Selective Chemotherapies to treat cancer
- Intravenous (IV) antibiotics for a serious infection
- Fluid replacement
- Enzyme replacement therapy
- Blood transfusion(replacement for lost blood)
- Special IV infusions for Crohn’s disease, iron deficiency, osteoporosis, and lung disorders
Excellent Nursing Care
You can expect more attention and education about your infusion therapy because of our low nurse-to-patient ratio. With decades of experience, our nurses have the knowledge and skills to give you the best possible care. That’s one reason our patients consistently report high satisfaction.
Private Rooms
Whenever possible, you’ll receive infusion therapy in a private room for your comfort.
