Wound Recovery
Program
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Thunder Bay. For wounds that are slow to heal, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy speeds healing.
Non-Healing Wounds
What is a Non-Healing Wound?
A “non-healing” (chronic) wound is one that doesn’t progress through normal healing despite appropriate care within 4 weeks.
Common reasons for delayed wound healing include; poor circulation, swelling, inflammation, infection, high-pressure areas, repeated trauma, and any underlying conditions that limit tissue blood flow. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical therapy that increases tissue oxygenation to enhance the body’s natural repair processes.
Common Wound Types:
- Diabetic wounds and foot ulcers
- Venous and arterial ulcers
- Post-surgical wounds that are slow to heal
- Traumatic wounds
- Compromised skin grafts or skin flaps
- Pressure injuries (bed sores)
- Wounds with swelling/circulation issues
- Recurrent wounds
- Peri-anal fistulas
- Burns
- Radiation injuries
Non-healing wounds are an OHIP-approved indication for HBOT, when accompanied by a physician or nurse practitioner referral. Healthcare providers can send referrals directly to Modern Medical.
Why Modern Medical
Your Wound Recovery Team
Adjunct Care
HBOT is delivered alongside a comprehensive wound care plan that includes appropriate dressings with regular changes, offloading/pressure relief, infection control, and optimization of circulation and underlying health factors.
Physician-Supervised
HBOT Physicians are always on-site to oversee treatment delivery and ensure safe outcomes. HBOT sessions are administered by our team of highly trained Hyperbaric Chamber Operators.
Modern Facility
HBOT sessions take place in our new 7000 ft² clinic in Thunder Bay, designed for comfort, accessibility, safety, and consistent care throughout your course of treatment.
The Science
How HBOT Heals Chronic Wounds
Wounds fail to heal and become chronic because tissues aren’t getting enough oxygen to support repair. HBOT increases oxygen availability at the wound site, which promotes advanced healing, formation of new blood vessels, controls inflammation, and stimulates stem cell mobilization.
Treatment plans are individualized. Many wound-healing protocols involve a series of HBOT sessions with ongoing clinical assessment and progress review. The Hyperbaric Physician will outline a treatment plan individualized to your healing needs.
Your Experience
Healing in Comfort
Having a chronic wound can be stressful. We designed our clinic to be calm, accessible, and supportive to optimize your healing journey.
Personal Entertainment
Streaming services on a big screen with a dedicated sound system
Accessible Facilities
Designed for everyone’s use
Physician Supervised
Always on-site for your safety.
Can’t make this session? Contact us and we’ll be happy to let you know about upcoming information sessions and other ways to learn more
Come See For Yourself
Healing Hard-to-Heal Wounds Info Night
Living with a wound that is slow to heal, or caring for someone who is? Join us to learn how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and other therapies may help, meet the team, tour the clinic, and ask questions in a welcoming environment.
Join us for an information session
The session includes:
- Learn how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy may support healing of diabetic foot ulcers and other hard-to-heal wounds
- Meet Dr. Meaghan Labine and the Modern Medical team
- Tour Northwestern Ontario’s dedicated hyperbaric medicine facility
- Ask questions and learn about consultation and referral options
Get Access to Our Wound Recovery Program
Contact Modern Medical to discuss referral requirements, coverage pathways, and how HBOT fits into your recovery.