After 740 house calls, a wound care practice opens a clinic in Post Falls

North Idaho Wound Care treats hard-to-heal wounds in homes and care centers. It now has a front door at 3773 W. 5th Ave., and it still comes to you.

A wound care practice that started by driving to its patients now has an office patients can drive to.

North Idaho Wound Care opened its first clinic Monday, Nov. 9, at 3773 W. 5th Ave., Suite 305, in Post Falls. Since May the practice has made more than 740 patient visits, 150 of them in July alone, the Coeur d'Alene Press reported.

MEET THE PROVIDER

The public is invited to a meet-and-greet with nurse practitioner Jennifer Stallings from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the clinic.

WHO RUNS IT

The owner and provider is Jennifer Stallings, a nurse practitioner and certified wound specialist. The practice says she works with chronic and complex wounds in outpatient, hospital and skilled nursing settings. Ben Stallings, who has a master's degree in health care administration, directs the business side.

WHAT IT TREATS

According to the practice:

- Diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers from poor circulation and pressure injuries.
- Surgical wounds that have stopped healing.
- Skin tears and wounds from injuries.
- Wound vac therapy, which the practice lists as newly added.
- Family practice care at the clinic too: checkups, illnesses and minor injuries.

IT STILL COMES TO YOU

The clinic does not replace the house calls. The practice says it treats people at home, in adult family homes, in assisted living and in skilled nursing centers, in Kootenai County and nearby.

WHAT IT TAKES

The practice lists Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE West and workers' compensation, plus most commercial plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross of Idaho, Cigna, First Choice Health, PacificSource, Regence, Select Health and UnitedHealthcare. It also takes self-pay. Some plans need a referral, so call first.

HOW TO REACH IT

Phone: 208-518-9193. The clinic sees patients by appointment Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HOW WE KNOW

The opening day, the hours, the meet-and-greet and the visit count are from the Coeur d'Alene Press report of Nov. 7. The rest is from the practice's own website.