Wound Care Services Mission
Many wounds do not show any signs of improvement in several weeks or do not respond to typical treatments. These wounds might be difficult to heal and can often be caused by injury, disease, or poor blood supply. Vista Wound Care Services provides specialized treatment for these types of wounds. Our wound care program aims to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic wounds by promoting optimal healing through comprehensive, necessary, and reasonable management of medical conditions.

Healing a Wound
We understand each individual and wound is different, and we tailor our treatment plan based on the patient’s individualized needs. We identify the main etiology of the wound and apply appropriate interventions to help resolve and prevent future wounds from presenting. Education is imperative to healing wounds and we teach to our patients and family members to prevent and avoid future complications.

Vista Wound Care Services offers a multidisciplinary approach providing comprehensive wound management that integrates up-to-date treatments. Wound care algorithms are utilized when indicated. The wound care program is not a source of primary medical care but a specialty program in the field. The most common conditions evaluated and treated include, but are not limited to chronic, non-healing wounds resulting from:

• Diabetic Foot and Leg Ulcers
• Venous Leg Ulcers
• Arterial Ulcers
• Pressure Injuries
• Traumatic Wounds
• Infected Wounds
• Post-surgical Wounds (excluding stable surgically closed incisions)

Services provided to help patients heal successfully include:

• Comprehensive assessment
• Diagnostic / Laboratory Testing
• Lower Extremity Assessments
• Offloading Recommendations
• Patient and Family Education
• Wound Excision / Debridement
• Specialty Dressings
• Compression Wraps / Multi-layer Wraps
• Total Contact Casting
• Growth Factor Therapy
• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
• Infection Control
• Nutrition Counseling
• Issues with ostomies / Pre-op Stoma Marking and education
• Referrals to Other Providers and Services as Needed

Where To Find Us
Vista Health System Wound Care Services
1324 North Sheridan Road
Waukegan, Illinois 60085
Phone: (847) 360-4020
Fax: (847) 360-4116

We accept nearly every insurance carrier, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Lake County Physicians’ Association Managed Care. Financial assistance is available for self-pay patients.