Methodist Health System Services
Jennie Edmundson Hospital Lymphedema Services
Jennie Edmundson Lymphedema Center is a National Lymphedema Network (NLN) Sponsoring Treatment Center located at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Treatment is provided by licensed physical therapists who have achieved certification as lymphedema specialists through intensive training.
Lymphedema can occur due to a deficient lymphatic system or as a result of surgery, radiation trauma or infection. Patients with lymphedema have an abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid causing swelling in the arm or leg or occasionally in other areas of the body.
Treatment of Lymphedema
Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is an advanced program for the person with lymphedema, which may include:
- manual lymph drainage
- compression therapy
- exercise
- skin care
- home care
- measurement and fitting of appropriate compression garments.
Our Location
Jennie Edmundson Lymphedema Center is conveniently located in the outpatient rehabilitation center at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.
For more information or to make an appointment, call (712) 396-6025.
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This program is partially supported by a grant from the Iowa Affiliate of: The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
