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Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services for individuals who have diseases of or injuries to the feet. Conditions treated may include bacterial and fungal infections, skin and nail disorders, benign and cancerous tumors, congenital and acquired foot deformities and foot problems caused by illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular diseases. Treatment includes use of surgical procedures, casting or other forms of immobilization and the prescription of corrective devices, oral and locally injected medication and physical therapy. Included are services provided by podiatrists, chiropodists and other foot care specialists. Foot care may also be provided by nurses. Podiatrists are health professional specialists with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.
Go-Go Mobile Footcare is run by Stephanie P. Convey a family nurse practitioner and foot care nurse specialist who provides services in the home. Although not a podiatrist, she is able to assess feet and nails, provide medical pedicures, and evaluate shoes for possible “fixes” if feet are in pain in the home.
The Council on Aging offers a variety of services including but not limited to, information and referral, congregate meals, foot care, health insurance counseling, tax assistance, exercise classes, social activities, transportation for shopping. Some of the COA services and activities are offered at other town locations. The Marblehead COA serves as an elder advocate and…
The Council on Aging offers a variety of services including but not limited to, information and referral, congregate meals, foot care, health insurance counseling, tax assistance, exercise classes, social activities, transportation for shopping. Transportation for medical appointments is arranged through the COA and will transport to surrounding towns of Salem, Peabody, and Beverly. Some of…
The Council on Aging offers a variety of services including but not limited to, information and referral, congregate meals, foot care, health insurance counseling, tax assistance, exercise classes, social activities, transportation for shopping. Some of the COA services and activities are offered at other town locations.
Podiatrist located in Salem, MA with a specialty in podiatry and foot care. Travels the North Shore area to provide services in the home.
Wound Solutions LLC is a specialized wound care practice that provides comprehensive clinical services for patients with chronic and complex wounds. Their clinical team performs comprehensive wound assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provides advanced wound management, dressing selection and application, foot and nail care, venous insufficiency management, and ongoing wound monitoring to promote healing and…
Provides medical foot and hand care in the homes of older adults located in the North Shore and surrounding towns including Wenham, Hamilton, Lynn, Swampscott, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, Ipswich, Essex, Rowley, Topsfield, Manchester-By-Sea, Gloucester, and Rockport.
A professional nursing service that concentrates on the preservation and maintenance of feet through preventative care and education. Foot Care services include assessment, toenail clipping/filing, non-surgical callus/corn reduction, and foot care education.
The Robb Senior Center offers Meals on Wheels, hot lunches Monday-Friday, wellness clinics, special interest courses, a fix-it-shop, health insurance counseling, tax form preparation assistance, transportation to medical appointments, social outings, and offer support groups for Parkinson’s Disease, family caregivers, bereavement/grief, and more. Registration for support groups required. The Parkinson’s Disease support group meets the…
The COA offers a hot lunch Monday through Friday, health insurance counseling (SHINE), tax preparation assistance, wellness programs, educational seminars, social and recreational activities, volunteer opportunities and transportation. It offers a support group on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 9:30am-11:30am for people with Parkinson’s Disease, their caregivers and loved ones. Their…