Higher-Risk Foot Care
A comprehensive lower limb and foot exam for patient with diabetes and/or peripheral vascular disease to determine their potential risk of foot complications secondary to diabetes and/or peripheral vascular disease.
Ask about a referral to our Foot Care Clinic if you have any of the following:
- Have poor circulation in your legs
- Are diabetic
Our Foot Care nurses work collaboratively with:
- Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
- Our Wound Management Nurse
- Our Diabetic Educator
- Quinte Health Care Corporation (QHC)
- Community services providers
Access the Patients Resource Library to connect to categorized online resources.
Goals
Goals
The goals of the Foot Care Clinic are to:
- Promote comfortable and safe mobility
- Reduce the risk of skin breakdown, skin ulcers and toe or foot amputation
- Improve your ability to manage your own foot care if possible
- Provide competent foot care for eligible patients who are unable to manage their own foot care
Services
Services
Our Foot Care Clinic Nurses will:
- Monitor your skin condition and circulation
- Provide foot care as needed
- Review information with you about footwear
- Refer you for pressure relief and orthotics as needed
- Provide education to help you take care of your feet at home if appropriate
- Arrange follow-up appointments or referrals as needed
Contact Information
Contact Information
Stefanie Rashotte RPN/FCN
Phone: 613-476-0400 ext. 216 (Picton)
Phone: 613-399-1281 (Wellington)
Lynn Hastings, RPN/FCN
Phone: 613-476-0400 ext. 216 (Picton)
Phone: 613-399-1281 (Wellington)
Location
Harbourview Clinic
35 Bridge Street Suite 1, Picton, ON
Sandbanks Medical Centre
12 Prince Edward Drive, Wellington, ON
Days of Operation
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday