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In patients with diabetes, the natural healing process and pain reflexes can be disrupted. Poor circulation may develop in the legs and feet (peripheral arterial disease or PAD) or patients may have high blood sugar, or both, which slows down healing.
If a patient has nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy), feet may feel numb. Or they may have no feeling at all. In either case, the injury may be painless. When that happens, blisters, cuts, and sores can go unnoticed. A foot screening can help identify any wounds that are of concern.
“Early detection of a non-healing wound is extremely beneficial to the patient in terms of treatment,” said Jaime McMinn, APRN-CNP with Hillcrest Henryetta. “Checking your feet at a foot screening may uncover a wound or condition a patient didn’t know they had.”
Walk-in appointments will be accepted but scheduling an appointment by calling 877-295-2273 is encouraged. Appointments will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hillcrest Henryetta Wound Care Center provides a comprehensive approach to treating patients with non-healing wounds. The team features clinicians with advanced training in wound care.
Hillcrest Henryetta Wound Care Center is open on Monday’s. For more information about wound care or to schedule an appointment, call 877-295-2273. No referral is required.
Wes George rejoined the Henryetta school board as a member Wednesday morning. He took the oath of office from board president Misty Morris at a special meeting. George was reappointed to the board following the resignation earlier this month by Catherine Coble. following the ceremony, board members hired Colton and Madison Wion to join the teaching staff next year. She will be a high school English teacher and he will teach math and coaching.
The tradition of a grand entry at the annual HHS prom was held Saturday night with students arriving in everything from classic cars to mini bikes. Once inside, the partygoers enjoyed an evening of food, music and dancing. One of the highlights of the evening was the selection of Hunter Gobin as prom king and Graci lollis as prom queen.
Racing fans have an opportunity to get a unique treasure for their collection. The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is selling chances for a pair of racing slicks that have actually been on the track. Tickets are $5 each and the drawing will be part of the First Family Federal Credit Union Smokin' Hot Auto Show Aug 31. Chamber president Ashley Morris and executive director Genny Mooney talk about the giveaway and upcoming events.
Another business has opened its doors on Henryetta Main Street. Quite a crowd was on hand this past week to cut the ribbon for Coldwell Banker Select at 620 West Main. Helping people find their perfect home or expanse of land are Shelly Ribera and Saylor Smithers. The office has undergone a complete remodel that transformed the former Red Thompson real estate building.