Putting Your Best Feet Forward
The West Elgin Community Health Centre's interdisciplinary team includes a full-time foot care nurse who can help manage and prevent diseases and disorders of the foot and lower limb.
Our Foot Care Nurse can educate you about foot health, assist in managing foot disorders, and assess and carry out treatments related to your feet. Care is provided to clients of all ages with needs related to wound care, corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, athlete's foot, warts, fissures, diabetic foot care and foot care education.
Foot care is a life-long committment. Foot disorders, infections and injuries can limit your mobility and have been linked to other health issues. Foot problems may also indicate more serious medical conditions like arthritis, diabetes, nerve or circulatory disorders. As most people are born with foot problems, neglect and a lack of awareness of proper care, including proper footwear, can bring on the most foot health problems.
Referral Required for Appointment
You will need to be referred by your Primary Care Provider or the Diabetes Education Program within the Health Centre for an appointment.
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