Usually your primary care physician makes the referral, however, you may choose to come to the center on your own. Before beginning treatment, the doctors, nurses and therapists of the Center for Wound Healing will evaluate your wound and review your medical history and general health. You may be asked to undergo special tests to provide us with important information about your blood flow, tissue oxygenation and whether or not infection is complicating the healing process.
A few things you should bring to assist in the registration process:
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Morton Hospital is proud to partner with Anaesthesia Associates of Massachusetts (AAM) to provide acute and chronic pain management services to the greater Taunton community. LEARN MORE
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a proven medical treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing while strengthening the immune system. Delivered and monitored by trained wound healing center specialists, HBOT is an effective treatment option for many chronic wounds. LEARN MORE
The Women’s Imaging Center is open six days a week. Mammography appointments are available Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you have discovered a lump in your breast, you will be seen as quickly as possible. LEARN MORE
The Morton Hospital Emergency Department is open around the clock, and is capable of handling serious emergency circumstances. Each year, over 55,000 patients are seen in the Emergency Department, which is staffed by physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and … LEARN MORE