The Healing Edge
The Benefits of Expert Wound Care
6/19/2025
Lindsey Graff, Certified Wound Care Nurse Practitioner at Aspirus
Wound care is more
than just cleaning and dressing an injury. It is a comprehensive approach to
healing that can dramatically improve outcomes for patients. Chronic wounds,
diabetic ulcers, pressure injuries, and surgical sites all benefit from
specialized care that reduces complications, speeds recovery, and enhances
quality of life.
“One of the main
misconceptions about wound care is that you have to have a wound or an ulcer
for a long period of time before you need to see a specialist,” said Lindsey
Graff, APNP, a certified wound care nurse practitioner with Aspirus Health.
“We specialize in taking care of recent wounds or ulcers, as well as those
taking a long time to heal or that are not healing, regardless of the reason
they developed.”
When wounds are
managed properly from the start, it can often prevent infections, minimize
scarring, and support faster healing.
Specialized wound
care involves assessing the cause of the wound, choosing the right dressing,
managing pain, and supporting the patient’s overall health. For individuals
with diabetes or compromised immune systems, this kind of attentive care is
critical. Studies show that coordinated wound care can reduce hospital
admissions and improve long-term health outcomes.
Moreover, wound care
specialists can identify underlying issues, such as poor circulation or
neuropathy, that may delay healing. With a multidisciplinary approach involving
nutrition, physical therapy, and sometimes surgical intervention, patients see
better results.
“When we identify
opportunities to also optimize a person’s health, we can support the fastest
wound healing possible, which means there is less of a chance for the patient
to suffer or be in pain,” said Graff. “The faster we can get a wound to
heal and the less likely there’s going to be significant
complications.”
Graff adds that
wound care also is about empowering patients to care for their wounds safely at
home and that can often be the difference between a minor injury and a
life-threatening infection.
In a world where
chronic wounds are on the rise, the role of wound care providers is more
crucial than ever. Through expertise and compassion, they turn slow-healing
wounds into stories of recovery and resilience.
For more information
on Wound Care services available at Aspirus, visit aspirus.org/wound-care.
Back to all Posts