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Mercy Wound and Vein Center
first floor near atrium and Cath Lab
500 E. Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone 319-339-3967
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Mercy Iowa City provides wound and ostomy care, support and education to both outpatients and inpatients in need of such services. A certified Wound/Ostomy Nurse is available for consultation and trained nurses assist clients in prescribed treatment and education.
Advanced wound treatment is available on a outpatient basis by Mercy Wound and Vein Center. Contact us at 319-339-3967.
Our center has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year with a national award for clinical excellence.
Some reasons to call a wound/ostomy nurse to schedule a meeting:
- Pre-operative marking and education
- Post-operative and ongoing education for clients and their families
- Skin irritation round the stoma
- Bleeding
- Leaking or short "wear time" for your pouch
- Hernia/belt measuring
See list of local ostomy suppliers; plus other online resources.
For more information, including information about the Medicare Policy for ostomy supplies visit:
United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.
There is a local support group for those living with an ostomy.
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Area Support Group #171.
319-775-0175 or www.iowaostomy.org