BCMC's Wound Care Clinic Encourages Patients to Put Their "Best Foot Forward" This Foot Health Awareness Month

Bradley County Medical Center is encouraging patients to put their 'best foot forward' this Foot Health Awareness Month by following a few simple healthy feet tips.

The majority of adults in the US acknowledge they do not care for their feet as regularly as some other body parts, such as their heart or teeth. In fact, only 2 in 10 regularly give their foot health a great deal of thought. Because foot health can be an indicator for other health problems, it is important to take care of your feet each day.

The BCMC Wound Care Clinic recommends that patients routinely inspect their feet and monitor their nutrition, as issues with diabetes and obesity impact the feet. The center also recommends that patients:
• Wear shoes with socks or stockings.
• Regularly trim toenails.
• Wear properly fitted shoes.
• Limit walking barefoot.
• Regularly wash feel with soap and warm water; rinse well and pat dry.

The BCMC Wound Care Clinic treats all wounds with a comprehensive approach. The multidisciplinary team features clinicians with advanced training in wound care. For patients, that means faster healing times, increased mobility and decreased amputation rates - all leading to a better quality of life.

The BCMC Wound Care Clinic is open on every Tuesday. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 877-295-2273. Referral is not required.