IT’S BEEN SAID
that time heals all wounds. In real-
ity, though, there are some wounds that need more than
time to get better—they need expert medical attention.
at’s the case with venous ulcers. Fortunately, Mercy’s
Wound and Vein Center provides care for these and other
serious wounds.
A TROUBLING SORE
Venous ulcers are painful, shallow
wounds that usually develop on the legs—o en around
the ankles—and are slow to heal. ey occur when
blood pools in the legs, causing pressure to build in the
veins. Being overweight; standing or sitting too long;
and having an injury, blood clot or surgery are some
common causes.
A venous ulcer will feel tender, look red at the bottomand
ooze uid. e skin around the wound may be discolored.
EARLY TREATMENT IS BEST
E ective
treatments are available in Mercy’s
Wound and Vein Center. One such treat-
ment is radiofrequency vein ablation; it
uses radiofrequency energy to close o a
troublesome vein. The procedure is
minimally invasive and is done on an
outpatient basis.
Successfully treating leg ulcers and
other serious wounds increases the quality
of life for individuals, who have o en
been homebound because of their
condition.
e medical director of Vein Services
in the clinic is Nathan Schneider, MD,
FACS, and the clinic director is Judy
Bennett.
For more information, call the Mercy
Wound and Vein Center at
- -
or visit
DO YOU LIVE WITH ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS?
Leg or ankle swelling
Aching or cramping
Leg pain
Skin changes
Restless legs
Heaviness or fatigue in the legs
These can indicate chronic venous insufficiency,
which is another form of vascular disease. To learn
about treatment, call Mercy’s Wound and Vein Center
at
- -
.
of
CALENDAR
EVENTS
Winter/
Spring 2015
For more information or to register,
call Mercy On Call at
319-358-2767
or toll-free at
800-358-2767
. You can
also register and pay for Mercy classes
online at
.
P
REDIABETES
EDUCATION
CLASS
April 30, June 11 and Aug. 20
Call Mercy On Call or visit
www.
mercyiowacity.org
for details.
F
REE
BARIATRIC
SEMINARS
Feb. 28, March 7 and 16
See page 6 for details.
W
HY
GAMBLE WITH
COLORECTAL
CANCER
?
March 28
Free community seminar. See page 4 for
details.
C
ONSIDER
THE
CONVERSATION
April 16
Documentary about advance care decisions.
See page 7 for details.
C
ANCER
SURVIVORS
DAY
Saturday, April 25
Watch for more information.
TOWNCREST I NTERNAL
MEDICINE
is a well-known
Iowa City medical practice
whose history dates to the
s.
In April
the practice
will joinMercy Clinics, whose
network includes family
medicine, internal medicine,
pediatrics, urgent care and
medical specialty clinics.
“ is is a gi ed and highly
respected group of physicians
with a longtime, experienced
sta , and they are dedicated
to their patients,” says Ronald
R. Reed, Mercy Iowa City
President and CEO. “We are
pleased that they have de-
cided to join the Mercy fam-
ily, and we look forward to
our shared future.”
The practice is located
at
Towncrest Drive in
Iowa City; telephone
- -
.
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MERCY HOSPITAL,
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Our Mission
Mercy Iowa City heals
and comforts the sick
and works to improve
the health of the
community in the
spirit of Jesus Christ
and the Catholic
tradition of the
Sisters of Mercy.
Main hospital number:
319-339-0300
Mercy On Call toll-free:
800-358-2767
Visit us online at
Ronald R. Reed
President and Chief
Executive Of cer
Denice Connell
Director of Marketing and
Community Relations
Christina
Donelson, MD
Judy Bennett,
Clinic Director
Fred H. Ovrom,
MD
M. Craig
Champion, MD
Rodney R.
Zeitler, MD
Richard E.B.
Larew, MD
Scott M.
Eberly, MD
John T. Kelley,
MD
Maureen A.
Connolly, MD
Joe Moonjely,
MD
TOWNCREST INTERNAL
MEDICINE JOINS MERCY
LEG ULCERS
NEED SPECIAL
ATTENTION
Salaish Sarin,
MD
Nathan
Schneider, MD,
FACS, Medical
Director
Thomas R.
Nicknish, MD
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