A community needs assessment led to the creation of the Diabetic Foot Treatment Center. This service educates patients with diabetes in caring for foot problems related to their disease, offering education on proper and preventive foot care, screening of insensitive feet, evaluation of foot deformities, evaluations for corrective or supportive footwear, nails and callus care, and treatment of foot ulcers. The qualified staff of the Center includes a physician, Certified Foot Care Specialist and support personnel. The Diabetes Management program is coordinated by a registered nurse who is a Board Certified Diabetic Educator. The education sessions, which are ordered by a physician, are individualized to meet the specific needs of the patient and family.
Educational material is available in English or Spanish.
A Diabetic Support Group meets monthly. Guest speakers present on a variety of topics that are specific for the diabetic patient. St. Joseph's Regional Health Center. All rights reserved.