SWMC News
Tips to prevent & manage chronic wounds in older Americans
May 3, 2023
It is no secret that as we age, our bodies undergo changes that can increase the risk of developing health related issues. One of these health concerns is the susceptibility of forming a chronic wound. Chronic wounds are wounds that fail to heal within three months or more. They can...
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April is Limb Loss Awareness Month - Amputations can be Prevented in Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Wounds
April 1, 2023
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time to educate the community about limb preservation and emphasize the importance of early evaluation and treatment to prevent amputations.
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Put time on your side. Get screened for colorectal cancer.
March 6, 2023
March is National Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month and offers a timely reminder that early detection can be the difference between treatable and inoperable. With a new recommended screening age and significant evidence pointing to successful treatment if caught early, colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers. The American...
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Improve your Nutrition: Celebrate National Nutrition Month
March 6, 2023
During the month of March, make a commitment to learning more about good nutrition and living a healthier lifestyle.
read moreUntreated Chronic Wounds Stemming from Heart Disease can put Patients at Risk of Amputation
February 6, 2023
During American Heart Month, the Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbarics at Southwestern Medical Center Spotlights wound healing and prevention.
read moreFood Insecurity: A Year-Round Health Concern
February 1, 2023
Hunger means much more than missing a meal. Food insecurity, defined as consistently inadequate access to nutritious food needed to achieve and maintain health, is experienced in every American community and is a symptom of greater societal challenges. Food insecurity does not indicate a lack of available food or a...
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A Healthful New Year’s Resolution: Establish a PCP in 2023
January 16, 2023
Many of us end the year by making fresh promises to ourselves for January and beyond. Whether we aim to change our behaviors, habits, physical fitness, or overall health in the new year, we often neglect one important partner in our health and fitness plans: a healthcare provider who can...
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
January 10, 2023
The cervix is an organ of the female reproductive system that connects the uterus and vagina. The cervix is a unique organ that protects the uterus from harmful bacteria, while also allowing for childbirth. It is also uniquely susceptible to cancer. Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by certain strains...
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Staying Active in the Winter Months
January 4, 2023
Staying active in the winter months can be a challenge. With fewer hours of sunlight, extra sleepiness, and (for many) seasonal depression, our daytime energy levels just aren’t what we’d like them to be. Taking time for extra rest this time of year is good for us, and so is...
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What you should know about peripheral artery disease and chronic wounds
January 2, 2023
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem stemming from fatty build-up, or atherosclerosis, in the arteries. Also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD), PAD causes blood vessels in the limbs to narrow, significantly reducing blood flow and sometimes causing the development of a wound that is slow to...
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