Foot care: a step towards good health
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We will hear what it is like to live with diabetes and an amputation, as well as the caregiver’s perspective, and thoughts from a young person living with diabetes. Their stories will provide the framework for other foot care specialists to speak to the audience from their frame of reference.
Come and hear what steps you can take and how your foot care team can support you.
An overview of topics will include: • foot care best practices • neuropathy • footwear, compression socks & orthotics • services available • advocacy & getting involved Foot Care Speakers: • Dr. Todd Yip – Rehabilitation Site Chief, Foot & Leg Ulcer Clinic, Royal Jubilee Hospital • Lisa Macdonell R.N. – Foot Care Nurse, Foot & Leg Ulcer Clinic, Royal Jubilee Hospital • Dr. Hiedi Postowski – Podiatrist • Nevin Pettyjohn – Pedorthist, Queen Alexandra Orthotics, Prosthetics and Seating • James Tarrant – Orthotist, Ability Orthotics & Fair Pharma Care Advisory Board member • Dr. Iain Forbes – Physician who lives with Diabetes and an Amputation • Anna Forbes – High School Teacher and Caregiver for her husband • Oria James – High School Student living with Diabetes
Speaker list subject to change.
Registration & Exhibitors: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Program: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Cost: $10 (includes refreshments)
Pre-registration & payment required Online: http://www.diabetes.ca/vicfootexpo
| Cost: |
Adult: $10 Child: $10 Senior: $10 Student: $10 Member: $10 Family: $10 General: $10 At the Door: $10 |
Category: |
Everything Else Health & Wellness Trade Shows | Expo |
| Location: |
Bob Wright Centre, B150, Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Bldg
3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria |
This event is for Everyone | |
| More Info: |
Penny Murray [email protected] (250) 382-5454 ext 222 Event Website |
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