Patient Education Compression Stockings Resource list for western Washington and tips about wearing and washing This handout lists vendors in western Washington that carry compression stockings. Codes after resource names indicate the following: = Authorized for custom measuring. Also supply all compression stockings: 30-40, 20-30, 15-20, 8-15. (L) = Limited. Supply ready-to-wear stockings: 30-40, 20-30, 15-20, 8-15 only. This handout also lists tips about caring for your stockings, putting them on, taking them off, and washing them. You have received a prescription for compression stockings. The prescription gives details about what type of stockings to obtain for your needs. Take the prescription with you when you go to buy stockings. Check with your insurance provider to find out if stockings are covered. Medicare only covers stocking if they are prescribed for open skin ulcers. Ready-to-wear stockings cost about $40 to $100. Custom stockings can cost as much as $600 a pair. With proper care, most stockings last about 6 months. Here is a list of vendors in western Washington. University of Washington Medical Center does not suggest or endorse a specific vendor. Aberdeen Aaro Medical Supplies Inc. 2222 Simpson Ave. Aberdeen, WA 98520 360-532-2222 Fax: 360-533-4320 Auburn North American Rehab (L) P.O. Box 5188 Kent, WA 98064-5188 800-845-6050 Fax: 253-630-8111 healthclick.com Bellevue Byram Healthcare 2035 120th Ave. N.E. Bellevue, WA 98005 206-329-1668 800-456-3500 cjohnson@byramhealthcare.com Martin Medical Inc. 555 116th Ave. N.E. Suite 126 Bellevue, WA 98004 425-462-5334 Fax: 425-462-5333 www.martinhealthline.com Sockdoctor.com P.O. Box 1432 Bellevue, WA 98009 800-975-0539 Fax 425-828-8909 www.sockdoctor.com Bellingham Holland Homecare 809 W. Orchard Dr. 3 Bellingham, WA 98225 360-734-4826 Fax: 360-734-3502 www.aeholland.com/page4.html
Bremerton Farrells Home Health Care 2326 Wheaton Way, Ste. 101 Bremerton, WA 98310 360-377-0164 Fax: 360-377-8782 info@farrellshomehealth.com www.farrellshomehealth.com Centralia Halls Drug Centers 505 S. Tower Ave. Centralia, WA 98531 360-736-0703 Fax: 360-736-1496 888-838-0703 ext. 208 Clarkston Wasems Drug and Home Medical 800 6th St. Clarkston, WA 99403 509-758-2565 Fax: 509-758-2151 800-548-2804 www.wasems.com Edmonds Hadfields Pharmacy 7320 216th St. SW, Suite 100 Edmonds, WA 98026 425-673-3700 Fax: 425-673-3717 www.hadfieldpharmacy.com Everett Altheas Footwear Solutions 1313 Hewitt Ave. Everett, WA 98201 425-303-0108 Fax: 425-303-2539 altheas@geminico.com Cornerstone Prosthetics & Orthotics 1300 44th St. S.E. Everett, WA 98203 425-339-2559 Fax: 425-339-1583 www.cornerstonepo.com Federal Way Virginia Mason South Pharmacy (L) 33501 1st Way S. Federal Way, WA 98003 253-874-1650 Fax: 253-874-1665 phrnrb@vmmc.org, attn: Nancy Gig Harbor Olympic Drug 4700 Pt. Fosdick Dr. N.W., Ste. 120 Gig Harbor, WA 98335 253-858-9941 Fax: 253-851-9942 800-537-1393 www.olympicpharmacy.com Hoquiam Crown Drug 2544 Simpson Ave. Hoquiam, WA 98550 360-533-0961 Fax: 360-532-8997 Kent A&H Home Medical and Professional Pharmacy 3 23826 104th Ave. Kent, WA 98031 Compression Therapy Specialist: 253-859-2441 Fax: 253-854-2793 www.onlinehme.com North American Rehab (L) P.O. Box 5188 Kent, WA 98064 253-735-0464 Fax: 253-630-8111 www.healthclick.com Lakewood Compression Therapy Northwest (A custom only) 8123 Veterans Dr. S.W. Lakewood, WA 98498 253-588-5099 Fax: 253-588-5099 compther_sueb@hotmail.com Longview Hanger P& O 1516 Hudson Suite 105 Longview, WA 98632 360-423-6049 Fax: 360-425-3690 www.hanger.com White Cross Orthopedic 811 11th Ave., Suite A Longview, WA 98632 360-423-6027 Fax: 360-501-4454 Monroe Valley View Pharm 14692 179th Ave. S.E., Suite 200 Monroe, WA 98272 360-794-5555 Fax: 360-794-0749 Mt. Vernon Holland Home Care 1911 E. Division Mt. Vernon, WA 98273 360-424-4356 Fax: 360-424-5959 Olympia Hanger P&O 208 Lilly Rd. N.E., Suite A 360-459-1099 Fax: 360-459-1794 jmorrison@hanger.com Kirks Homecare 406 Yauger Way S.W., Suite C 360-357-2282 Fax: 360-357-3802 Kirks Homecare Medical Equipment 7131 Martin Way S.E. Olympia, WA 98516 360-456-5475 Fax: 360-456-5182 700 Lilly Rd. N.E. 360-923-7678 Fax: 360-923-7659 www.take-care.com
Port Angeles Jims Pharmacy & Home Health 424 E. Second St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 360-452-4200 Fax: 360-457-6557 www.jimsrx.com Puyallup American Medical Rental 1812 E. Main Puyallup, WA 98372 253-848-1254 Fax: 253-848-3402 www.americanmedicalrental.com Redmond Lakeside Drug Pharmacy (L) 15840 Redmond Way Redmond, WA 98052 425-885-2323 Fax: 425-867-8988 2700 152nd Ave. N.E. Redmond, WA 98052 425-883-5052 Fax: 425-883-5002 www.take-care.com Renton A&H Home Medical 2 2820 N.E. Sunset Blvd. Renton, WA 98056 425-255-1911 Fax: 425-277-1450 Seattle A&H Home Medical (L) 12616 Renton Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98178 206-772-6000 Fax: 206-772-4610 Ballard Plaza Pharmacy (L) 1801 N.W. Market Ste. 104 Seattle, WA 98107 206-782-7200 Fax: 206-782-3571 info@ballardplazapharmacy.com www.ballardplazapharmacy.com Byram Healthcare 1215 E. Union Seattle, WA 98122 206-329-1668 Fax: 425-635-9464 800-456-3500 www.choice-med.com cjohnson@byramhealthcare.com Mary Catherines Treasure Chest 901 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122 206-322-1128 Fax: 206-322-9239 Northwest Prescriptions (L) 1536 N. 115th St. Ste 100 Seattle, WA 98133 206-365-2277 Fax: 206-368-1128 Orthosys 1028 Madison St. Seattle, WA 98104 206-332-0333 Fax: 206-332-9660 questions@orthosys.net www.orthosys.net 125 16th Ave E. Seattle, WA 98112 206-326-3496 Fax: 206-326-3455 www.take-care.com 9800 4th Ave. N.E. Seattle, WA 98115 206-302-1208 Fax: 206-302-1260 www.take-care.com Westside Pharmacy (L) 5401 California Ave. S.W. Seattle, WA 98136 206-937-5722 Fax: 206-935-0118 wspharm@hotmail.com Tacoma American Medical Rental 4358 S. Washington Tacoma, WA 98409 253-473-3055 Fax: 253-475-0356 www.americanmedicalrental.com Hanger P&O 723 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Tacoma, WA 98405 253-383-4447 Fax: 253-383-7574 www.hanger.com Union Avenue Pharmacy 2302 S. Union Ave. Tacoma, WA 98405 253-752-1705 Fax: 253-761-9315 Vancouver Hanger P&O Mill Plain Medical 8614 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98664 360-253-8993 Fax: 360-253-4617 Mary Catherines 13503 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Ste. C5 Vancouver, WA 98684 360-256-1111 Fax: 360-256-1616 Mikes Eastside Drug 8506 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98664 360-694-3353 Fax: 360-694-4460 Web Sites PainReliever.com (L) 888-498-8587 Fax: 888-812-6623 customersupport@painreliever.com www.painreliever.com Medi USA 800-633-6334 info@mediusa.com www.mediusa.com/stockings/ compression/
Care Tips for Your Take proper care of your stockings to avoid getting runs, snags or holes in them and so they will last a long time. Treat them just like a delicate garment. Avoid contact with sharp objects. Jewelry and fingernails often cause runs, snags and holes. Keep your stockings away from direct sunlight and high heat. Follow the tips below and on the next page for putting them on, taking them off, and washing them. How to Put Your On 1. Remove all jewelry, including rings, bracelets and watches. 2. Some stocking brands do not permit use of creams and lotions. If this is the case with your stockings, remove all cream or lotion from your feet and legs. 3. Put on rubber gloves or try latex or latex-free surgical gloves. This helps to protect your stockings from sharp jewelry and fingernails. 4. It may help to roll the top of the stocking toward the bottom before putting it on. 5. Gently inch the stocking up using your fingers and palms of your hands. Do not pull hard on your stockings. This can stretch the fabric and ruin the compression feature of the stockings. 6. Keep the pressure even as you inch the stockings up and do not twist or rotate your stockings. If they become twisted, gently unroll them and start over. 7. Remove the gloves and put your jewelry back on. How to Take Your Off 1. Remove all jewelry. 2. Put your gloves on. 3. Gently peel back your stockings, like removing a peel from a banana, and ease them over your heels with the palms of your hands. 4. Remove the gloves and put your jewelry back on.
Questions? Call 206-598-6800 Your questions are important. Call your doctor or health care provider if you have questions or concerns. UWMC Clinic staff are also available to help at any time. How to Wash Most stockings can be machine-washed. If you choose this option, use a garment bag and wash them on the delicate cycle. Hand washing will likely help your stockings last longer. With either method, wash your stockings daily. For hand washing, use a mild soap. Tru-Kleen is a brand made especially for elasticized fabric. Rinse well in warm water, taking care to remove all soap. Dry your stockings by rolling them in a towel to remove excess water. Do not wring or stretch the fabric. Do not leave your stockings rolled up in the towel. Do not dry your stockings in the dryer. Hang your stockings to dry, away from direct sunlight and heat. q : 206-598-6800 q Surgical Specialties: 206-598-4549 q Box 356089 1959 N.E. Pacific St. Seattle, WA 98195 206-598-6800 University of Washington Medical Center 12/2005 Rev. 06/2007 Reprints: Health Online