Renowned wound expert visits town

THE Hamilton Base Hospital was visited by internationally recognised wound expert, Associate Professor Geoff Sussman OAM (centre), on Monday as part of a tour to upskill the local primary care workforce to address the high levels of health risks associated with chronic wounds. Katrina Pilbeam (left) and Western Victoria Primary Health Network chief executive, Rowena Clift (right), joined Professor Sussman in his demonstration of wound care management. Photo: GLENN GUY.

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September 07, 2022 | 3:00 PM

INTERNATIONALLY recognised wound expert, Associate Professor Geoff Sussman OAM, visited Hamilton on Monday as part of a tour sponsored by Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) to deliver a lecture to health care professionals in the treatment and care of wounds.

Associate Professor Geoff Sussman OAM, has been involved in wound management for more than 30 years, working in clinical research, educational settings, and contributing to more than 100 publications on wound management.