BCHS part of state-wide foot screening
program
We tend to take our feet for granted,
especially when they don't hurt. But
for those with diabetes, a minor scratch
or bruise can become a real issue.
That is why Battle Creek Health System
took part of a state-wide foot screening
program recently to bring public awareness
to conditions of the feet.
"Because people with diabetes
often lose some feeling in their feet,
what seems like a small problem like
a blister or splinter can lead to
serious complications," says
Dr. C.
William Wentworth, a member of the
BCHS medical staff and a Battle Creek
podiatrist who volunteered his time
to do foot exams. "Everyone
should check their feet periodically,
but diabetics should do it every single
day."
The purposes of this program are
to:
*Teach participants the important
of and how to conduct a self foot
exam
*Inform and educate participants and
the general public about the serious
complications of diabetes
*Reduce the pain and suffering from
complications caused by poor diabetic
foot care
Other local providers participating
in the one-day program included staff
from the BCHS diabetes center, wound
healing center, and Lifespan. For
more information about diabetes and
foot health care, call (269) 966-8190.
Battle Creek Health System, sponsored
by two parent organizations--Trinity
Health (the fourth largest Catholic
health system in the U.S. with 21
hospitals, 9 nursing homes, 19 senior
house facilities, 8 home health care
agencies, and 4 hospices in Michigan
alone) and BCHS Community Partners,
is accredited by the Joint Commission
on the Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations. Battle Creek Health
System, a member of the Mercy Cancer
Network, is a recipient of the 2008
HealthGrades Orthopaedic Surgery Excellence
Award(tm) and 2009 Five Star rated
for joint replacement surgery and
total knee replacement. HealthGrades
is a leading health care information
company that provides objective 'report
card' ratings nationwide. BCHS provides
excellent health care for the community
and promotes wellness for the whole
person with access and compassion
for all. For the latest medical information,
visit the BCHS web site at www.bchealth.com
or call the BCHS Marketing Department
at (269) 966-8132.
Dr. C. William Wentworth, left, performs a foot inspection
for Jack Colver at Battle Creek Health System as part
of a statewide foot screening initiative.
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