The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians cordially invites you to attend a CME presentation titled, “Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment: Clearing the Air on Some Common Misconceptions.” 

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand standard wound care practices and some common misconceptions.
2. Understand the role of hypoxia in wound healing failure.
3. Review the various currently used advanced wound healing modalities currently used.
4. Review common misconceptions about hyperbaric oxygen treatment.

Registration:

Attendance is free, but registration is required. 

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Program Faculty

Cheryl Hickey, MD, PMP Medical Director - Hyperbaric and Wound Medicine

About the Speaker:

Dr. Cheryl Hickey received her Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Research from the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. After completing three tours in the US Coast Guard, Dr. Hickey then earned her medical degree from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, where she also completed her Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine residency and her Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine fellowship. She is board certified in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. Dr. Hickey’s passion for hyperbaric medicine started during her time as both a recreational and military diver. She is currently the Medical Director of Our Lady of the Lake Wound and Hyperbaric Center as well as MidCity Diabetic Foot and Wound Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA.

CME Accreditation

The AAFP has reviewed 2025 Monthly Webinar/Grand Rounds Series and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Terms of approval is from 1/20/2025 to 12/23/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit approval is for 1.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed Credit(s) and includes the following session(s): -“Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment: Clearing the Air on Some Common Misconceptions.”

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