The Wound Treatment Center / The Wound Treatment Center Consulting

11/25/2025

Wishing a happy birthday to our co-founder, co-owner, and Medical Director, Dr. Kerry Thibodeaux! He is celebrating an extraordinary milestone - 50 years in healthcare! His half-century journey is a story of innovation, curiosity, and unwavering dedication, shaped by remarkable moments of discovery and service.

Current news and sports articles within St Landry Parish, Louisiana, including Opelousas, Eunice, Grand Coteau, Krotz Springs, LeBeau, Melville, Palmetto, Port Barre, Sunset and Washington, LA. Also historical photos and articles.

11/18/2025

Dr. Luris Sanchez joined the OGHS medical staff in 1994, and in 1998, joined The Wound Treatment Center staff. Dr. Sanchez is board certified in Family Medicine and has a private medical practice located on the campus of Opelousas General Health System. She is very involved in patient care splitting her time between both entities.

11/11/2025

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) involves breathing 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber, usually 1.5 to 3 times normal atmospheric pressure. This increased pressure allows your lungs to absorb much more oxygen than you can at normal air pressure, which in turn helps oxygen-rich blood reach areas where healing is needed. This leads to faster healing, a healthier inflammatory response, mental clarity, and an array of other benefits such as:

• Faster post-surgical and post-injury healing
• Reduced inflammation and swelling in tissues and joints
• Improved energy and cognitive clarity
• Enhanced sports recovery
• Support for chronic fatigue
• Better outcomes for slow-healing wounds
• Improved circulation and boosted immune response

To learn more about the benefits of HBOT, contact us today at 337-948-5100.

11/04/2025

We would like to extend birthday wishes to Jenna, who is celebrating her birthday in November!

10/28/2025

Dr. Michael Burnell joined the OGHS medical staff in 2001 and shortly after, in 2002, became credentialled in hyperbaric medicine and wound care. Dr. Burnell has a private medical practice in Opelousas and serves as the medical director at Senior Village Nursing & Rehab Center. He is also a new member of the Opelousas General Health System Board of Trustees."

10/21/2025

Wound evaluation is essential for preventing infection and promoting faster healing.

If you are concerned about a wound that is not healing, give us a call today at 337-948-5100.

10/14/2025

Naomi Prejean recently underwent major back surgery, a type of operation she has unfortunately experienced multiple times before. But this time, she experienced inflammation, swelling, redness and pain. She immediately called The Wound Treatment Center for a consultation.
Dr. Thibodeaux quickly saw Naomi and immediately recommended Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). She admits being very apprehensive about entering the HBOT Chamber, but the staff helped her gain confidence and eased her anxiety. Because of their encouragement, she was able to complete the required three-week treatment plan.
Naomi credits Dr. Thibodeaux and the nurses at The Wound Treatment Center for providing excellent treatment and compassionate care for her incredible recovery.

10/07/2025

Fourth year VCOM student, Daniella Patel, recently completed research with Dr. Kerry Thibodeaux. It focused on the use of donated graft material derived from axolotl dermal cells. They applied this to patients with small, chronic wounds that had not healed with standard therapies. Remarkably, many of the wounds closed after only a few applications, and no complications.

While in Las Vegas, Daniella also had the opportunity to engage with companies showcasing their products and attended lectures from physicians of diverse specialties, which broadened her understanding of the rapidly evolving field of advanced wound care.

Collectively, both the research with Dr. Thibodeaux and the conference were invaluable learning experiences that deepened her appreciation for the challenges and innovations within wound management.

Congratulations Daniella!

09/30/2025

Proper wound care is essential to prevent infection and promote faster healing.

09/25/2025

We would like to extend birthday wishes to our employees celebrating their birthdays in September! 🎂

09/19/2025