Though we often forget about them, taking good care of our feet has many health benefits, especially when living with chronic conditions such as diabetes and arthritis.
Edmonton North PCN’s Footcare program puts the spotlight back on feet, assisting patients in a group or individual setting, to take good care of their feet. Following some simple tips on nail care, self-examination, and skin care can make all the difference to maintaining foot health.
Patients are either seen in a group setting or in a one on one appointment. In the group you will learn about the basics of foot care and how you can take care of your own feet at home. For those who need treatment or are unable to manage their own care, individual appointments will be set up. These appointments with a LPN focus on your specific needs such as treatment of common foot problems, and help you achieve independence where possible in managing your own foot care.
If you have any of the following concerns, you can be seen as part of the Footcare Program:
Currently, we are offering our Caring for your Feet group via a webinar, which you can watch by clicking on the video below. In this webinar you will:
If you are attending an upcoming Caring for your Feet group, materials can be downloaded here.
This video is moderated by those who teach the class and goes through the same content as the live classes.
Services at the Edmonton Community Health Hub North require a referral from your family doctor, who is a member of the PCN.
Services at Rundle Health Centre are available to you if you have a T5W, T5A or T5Y postal code. You do not require a referral. You can either call or walk in to book an appointment.
