The UAB Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery’s Wound, Ostomy and Continence care team received the 2025 Employer Recognition Award from the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB), joining an elite group of institutions recognized for outstanding support of nursing in wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) care.

Wound care involves treatment for various types of damage to the skin. While many wounds are superficial and heal with just basic skin care, more problematic wounds often require advanced techniques to speed up healing and prevent complications, including infection and loss of limb. Difficult, non-healing wounds often are seen in the feet and legs […]