On Saturday, February 25th, Dr. Tsombaris and staff members Jessica and Lori participated in the South Jersey Healthcare Spirit of Women event - Day of Dance.  The event was held at the Cumberland County College.

Day of Dance is a community-based event, hosted by Spirit of Women hospitals across the country. This event offers fun for the entire family. Participants danced, learned simple ways to stay heart healthy, enjoyed music, and participated in health screenings.

Over 150 attendees were educated on common foot injuries/conditions, properly fitting shoes and foot care.  Over 50 attendees had their gait analyzed using our computerized Footmaxx system.

We had a lot of fun and are looking forward to participating next year!! 

On Wednesday January 18th, Dr. Tsombaris and staff member Lori , participated in the Petway Elementary School Career Day in Vineland, NJ. 

Dr. Tsombaris spoke to four third grade classrooms.  The students learned that a podiatrist is a doctor who specializes in foot and ankle medicine and surgery.  The children looked at pictures of common foot problems, casts, braces, orthotics, x rays and surgical instruments.

Staff members Jessica Lore and Michelle Acosta represented Foot Care Centers at The Bone Run & Walk held at Parvin State Park in Pittsgrove, NJ on Saturday October 29, 2011.

Over 300 runners participated in the event.  Samples of Biofreeze were given.  Properly fitting shoe tips were distributed.  Common running injuries including heel pain, tendonitis, shin splints, blisters and ingrown toenails were discussed. 

Jessica and Michelle also recommended Powerstep inserts (arch supports) and Spenco heel lifts (which are made of compressed nitrogen bubbles and absorb shock) to participants.

Funds raised from The Bone Run & Walk help support South Jersey Healthcare in fighting America's number-one bone disease: Osteoporosis. The event featured food, music and complimentary screenings at the health fair.

This past Thursday, October 27, 2011, Foot Care Centers participated in the Cumberland Dairy Health Fair in Bridgeton, NJ.

Staff members Jessica Lore and Lori Smith spent the day with over 50 employees and their spouses.  Over 30 participants had gait analysis performed using our state-of-the-art Footmaxx system.  Patient information was given on heel pain, fungal toenails, Athlete's foot, bunions and custom arch supports.

For more information on Cumberland Dairy, visit their website www.cumberlanddairy.com

This past Saturday, Foot Care Centers participated inthe South Jersey Healthcare Women's Health Education Day.  The event was held at South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Vineland. 

Dr. Tsombaris and staff member Jessica Lore interacted with over 100 attendees and performed gait analysis on over 50 patients.  Topics discussed included diabetic foot care/wound care, neuroma, bunions, flat feet and dry, itchy skin.  We reviewed properly fitting shoes and inserts.  Samples were given for sweaty, smelly feet and dry, cracked heels.

One lucky participant from Woodstown won a beautiful basket filled with a pair of Dr. Comfort slippers, Dt. Comfort socks, creams, powder and few other goodies.

We're looking foward to our next Health Fair at the Cumberland Dairy October 27, 2011.

Foot Care Centers participated in the Gerresheimer Glass, Inc. Health Fair in Vineland, NJ on Thursday, September 15th. 

Dr.Fassman, along with staff members Jessica Lore and Dawn Sharp, interacted with over 250 employees.  Gait analysis was performed using our state of the art Footmaxx system.  This identifies foot type and areas of increased plantar pressure.

Patient information, samples and raffle prizes were also given.

Look for Foot Care Centers at the upcoming South Jersey Healthcare Women's Health Screening and Education Day on Saturday September 24, 2011 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at SJH Regional Medical Center 1505 West Sherman Avenue Vineland, NJ 08360.  For more information call 888-SJH-WOMAN.

Foot Care Centers of Vineland, NJ, along with several other health care providers and organizations, was invited to the 2nd Annual Petway Elementary School Health fair.  The event was held on June 1, 2011, and was designed to promote healthy living.  Over 200 students, parents and faculty were in attendance.
 

Caption:  Dr. Diana Tsombaris (right), a member of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management, reviews a gait analysis scan with the physical education director (left) and the Petway Elementary Principal (center).

Dr. Diana Tsombaris and Dr. Ronald Markizon answered questions about athlete's foot, warts, flat feet and various foot deformities.  Properly fitting shoe and orthotic recommendations were also given.