Aspirus Health expands wound care access in Stanley and Merrill

MARSHFIELD - Often when people get a cut or a scrape, they don’t think too much about it. Proper care can ensure most wounds, such as minor cuts and scrapes, heal within a few days and can be handled at home. However, more serious wounds may require a trip to your primary care physician who will refer you to a wound care program.
Aspirus Health recently welcomed Lindsey Graff, APNP, who is providing expanded wound care services at Aspirus Stanley Hospital and Aspirus Merrill Hospital, providing direct local access to appropriate wound care and treatment which are important to avoid serious complications.
Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissue and often happen because of an accident such as a burns and skin injuries from falls or the result of surgery, and stitches. Wounds/skin breakdown can also occur due to the body’s inability to return blood and fluid from the lower legs.
Graff is experienced in advanced treatments like skin substitutes and the use of vacuum assisted closure devices which are more aggressive treatment options. A wound can turn into serious infections such as cellulitis or sepsis without proper care.
Graff completed her nursing degree at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a Master of Science in Nursing, Marian University, Fond Du Lac.

She utilizes her knowledge and skills from previous roles in trauma, critical care, surgical care, and orthopedics. Graff manages care in multiple settings including directing care in nursing facilities and in home care with the help of family and home health professionals.
“I work to partner with my patients to develop a comprehensive plan of care to support and maintain healing of acute and chronic wounds,” said Graff. “I am excited to explore new and innovative ways to increase access to specialized health care in Stanley and Merrill.
Graff is a native of northern Wisconsin and enjoys many of the activities that are part of the local culture. Outside of work, she and her husband enjoy participating and introducing the many activities the Northwoods has to offer to their children
Aspirus offers special-ized wound care services that can promote healing and prevent infection and re-occurrence. Depending on the type of wound and where it is located, different treatments or techniques may be used to help the body heal such as plans for lifetime compression therapy, complete wound assessment, and education.