Free diabetic foot ulcer seminar planned

The Providence Medical Center Wound Care Center will present a free Diabetic Foot Ulcer Seminar and Screening* at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Providence Medical Center 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.

Local experts will present information on the role of diabetes in the development of foot ulcers and current treatments available for diabetic foot ulcers.

Following the free educational seminar, the first 30 in attendance will be eligible to receive a foot screening to include:
• Initial Diabetes Foot Assessment
• Microfilament test (Checks for Peripheral Neuropathy of the foot)
• Quantaflow Test (Checks for Peripheral Artery Disease)

Speakers at the event will include Dr. Douglas Kelling, who is board certified in hyperbaric medicine and wound care by the American Board of Wound Healing., and medical director of the Providence Wound Care Center; and Gregg Morris, a registered nurse and the director of Providence Wound Care Center. He has extensive experience in wound care and treating diabetic foot ulcers.
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Registration is required by registering online at: http://www.providencekc.com/About-Us/Events-Calendar.aspx

The seminar is open to the first 60 persons registered and screenings open to the first 30 in attendance.
A waiting list with a follow-up program will be offered. For more information, individuals with questions may call, 913-596-7230.