Lymphedema & Wound Care Center of SW PA

01/18/2026

01/01/2026

🎉 New Year, New You! 🎉

Start your journey to better health in 2026 with Lymphedema & Wound Care Center of Southwestern PA.

✨ We specialize in wound healing and lymphedema management—because your health matters every day of the year!

📞 Call us today at 724.416.7484 to book your appointment.

✅ Your health, your year—let’s make it happen!

12/30/2025

New Year, New Compression: Is It Time to Replace Your Garments? 🎊

As we step into 2025, it's the perfect time to check in on your compression garments! Just like your favorite pair of shoes, compression wear doesn't last forever—and worn-out garments won't give you the support you need.

Here's what to look for:

🔍 Loss of elasticity - If your garment feels loose or stretches out easily, it's not providing adequate compression anymore

🔍 Visible wear and tear - Fraying, holes, thinning fabric, or damaged seams mean it's time for a replacement

🔍 Fading or discoloration - While this doesn't always affect function, significant fading often indicates the fabric is breaking down

🔍 Difficulty donning - If it's suddenly too easy to put on, the compression has likely weakened

🔍 Age matters - Most compression garments should be replaced every 3-6 months with daily wear

The bottom line: Worn-out compression = less effective lymphedema management. Your garments work hard for you every day—they deserve to be replaced when they can no longer do their job!

💙 Need new garments? We can help with measuring, fitting, and insurance authorization. Call us at 724-416-7484 or message us to schedule an appointment.

Start the new year with compression that actually works for you!
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What's your biggest challenge with compression garments? Let us know in the comments! 👇

12/27/2025

⚠️ WOUND TO THE WISE: Official Christmas Hazard Warning! ⚠️
From your friends at Lymphedema & Wound Care Center

WARNING: December contains known injury hazards!

⚠️ SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE:
• Paper cuts & scissors slips 🎁
• Ladder incidents 🪜
• Burns (oven, hot glue, cookies!) 🔥
• Shopping cart combat wounds 🛒
• Exhaustion-induced clumsiness 😴
• Blister outbreaks 👠

🎅 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
✅ Have first aid supplies ready
✅ Use proper tools & equipment
✅ Take breaks when tired
✅ Ask for help with heavy stuff
✅ Wear gloves when decorating

🚫 DISCONTINUE USE IF:
• You experience pain
• You feel exhausted
• Common sense has left the building

DOSAGE: One holiday task at a time. Do NOT exceed safe limits!

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Minor injuries = clean, cover, monitor Major injuries = STOP and get help! 🏥

THE BIG QUESTION: "Is this worth an injury?" If NO → don't do it! ✨
Stay safe out there, holiday warriors! We're here if you need us! 💚❤️🎄

Lymphedema & Wound Care Center - Keeping you healthy through the holidays and beyond!

12/24/2025

🎅 Overheard at the Lymphedema and Wound Care Center Today... 💚

Amber: "Marcie! I'm leaving Grinch Dip out for Santa this Christmas Eve!"

Marcie: "Wait, what happened to the classic cookie platter?"

Amber: "Oh come ON, Marcie! After a year of taking care of our amazing patients, don't you think Santa deserves something a little more exciting than another sugar cookie?"

Marcie: "I mean... you make a valid point. The man works ONE night a year but it's basically a marathon."

Amber: "EXACTLY! Think of it like this—we do compression therapy, he needs FESTIVE fuel therapy! Grinch Dip has cream cheese, it's practically medicinal!" 😂

Marcie: "Did you just try to medicalize Grinch Dip?"

Amber: "Listen, if we're going to take excellent care of everyone who walks through our doors, we might as well extend that to the chimney too!"

Marcie: "Alright, alright. Grinch Dip it is. But if the reindeer complain, YOU'RE handling that customer service call."

Amber: "Deal! 🦌❤️"

So on Christmas Eve, Santa's getting the BEST snack on his route! From our team to yours, wishing you a Christmas filled with joy, laughter, and the best care possible—whether you're on the Nice List or just need a little lymphedema support! 🎄✨

🎁Merry Christmas! 🎁

12/14/2025

🎄💚 BREAKING NEWS FROM WHOVILLE 💚🎄
🚨 EMERGENCY HOUSE CALL ALERT! 🚨

Y'all... we just got the WILDEST referral!

The Grinch's physician called in a panic this morning: "His heart grew three sizes overnight and now he's got bilateral lower extremity edema, shortness of breath, and his costume doesn't fit!"

So naturally, our amazing team SLEIGHED into action! 🛷 (Sorry, we had to!)

We grabbed our assessment tools, compression garments, and a whole lot of holiday spirit and headed straight up Mount Crumpit. Because listen - whether you're a Who down in Whoville OR a grumpy green guy in a cave, lymphedema doesn't take a holiday!

Initial Assessment Notes:
✅ Patient presented with acute cardiac-induced swelling
✅ Demonstrated improved attitude (major progress!)
✅ May need custom compression due to... unusual green complexion
✅ Showed excellent compliance when we explained he could still enjoy roast beast with proper management 🍖

The best part? He even smiled! (Well, AFTER we assured him treatment wouldn't interfere with his new Christmas dinner plans!)

Moral of the story: Even Grinches deserve top-notch lymphedema care! ❤️
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The Lymphedema & Wound Care Center of SW PA wishes all our patients a healthy, happy holiday season! May your hearts grow three sizes too! 🎄❤️