Diabetes; Foot Care Resources in the 905 Area Code
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8 Foot care resources in the 905 area code Foot care resources in the 905 area code This handout will help you find information about foot care in the Hamilton-Wentworth region. It does not list all of the resources in this area. For more resources, check the yellow pages in the telephone book or talk to your health care provider. Foot and nail care Chiropody Clinics Best Foot Forward Program • OHIP covered for people with (2 locations) diabetes and chronic kidney disease. St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton • Need referral through your – King Campus dialysis centre. Hemodialysis Unit – Clinic Room 1 2757 King Street East • Foot care and nail trimming, Hamilton, Ontario treatment for corns and calluses, thick ingrown or St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton discoloured nail toe nails, small – Charlton Campus foot ulcers and skin infections. Level 4 Marian Wing 50 Charlton Avenue East Hamilton, Ontario The West Mountain Foot Care Clinic • Call for an appointment. 536 Upper James Street • Fee charged for services. Hamilton, Ontario 905-538-6800 • Nail surgery, callous reduction, ulcer treatment and orthotics. © Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, 2008 PD 3787 – 06/2014 dpc/pted/DiabetesResources905Area-pe.doc ____________________________________________________________________________ dt/June 12, 2014 2 7 Foot care resources in the 905 area code Foot care resources in the 905 area code Chiropody Clinics (continued) Notes St. Joseph’s Home Care • Fee charged for service. (in-home foot care services) ______________________________________________________ • Available to any age. 905-522-5887, ext. 2236 • Assessment, care and advice for ______________________________________________________ people with problems looking after, eg., elderly, diabetes. ______________________________________________________ • Services include clipping nails, treating corns, calluses, ingrown ______________________________________________________ nails, thickened nails, preventative care and referral to other health ______________________________________________________ professionals. ______________________________________________________ Hamilton Urban Core • Available to anyone in Hamilton with Community Health Centre diabetes. If you do not have ______________________________________________________ 71 Rebecca Street diabetes, you must live between Hamilton, Ontario Locke, Sherman, Mountain Brow ______________________________________________________ 905-522-3233 and Barton Streets. • Covered by OHIP. ______________________________________________________ • Call for an appointment. ______________________________________________________ North Hamilton Community • Available to anyone in Hamilton ______________________________________________________ Health Centre (Feet First) with diabetes. If you do not have 444 Hughson Street North diabetes, you must live between ______________________________________________________ Hamilton, Ontario Harbour, Main, Queen and 905-523-6611 Sherman Streets. ______________________________________________________ • Covered by OHIP. ______________________________________________________ Werkman & McQuistin • Anyone can call for an appointment. Chiropody Professionals • Fee charged for services. ______________________________________________________ St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – King Campus ______________________________________________________ 2757 King Street East Hamilton, Ontario 905-573-4817 __________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 6 3 Foot care resources in the 905 area code Foot care resources in the 905 area code Chiropody Clinics (continued) Orthotics (continued) Hamilton Family Foot Care Clinic • All services provided by a St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Offers a full range of custom-made 595 Upper Wellington Street registered Chiropodist. – King Campus orthotics done with plaster casts. Hamilton, Ontario • Fee charged for services. 2757 King Street East Footwear advice. 905-575-9700 • Anyone can call for an appointment. Hamilton, Ontario • House calls are available upon 905-573-4817 request, please call for details (catchment area). St. Peter’s Hospital Offers a full range of soft insoles, inserts, 88 Maplewood Avenue custom orthotics and appliances. St. Peter’s Hospital • For high risk patients with complex Hamilton, Ontario OHIP covers appointment, but need to 88 Maplewood Avenue health issues. 905-777-3837, ext. 1235 play for orthotics. Hamilton, Ontario • Referral from physician or DCRP 905-777-3837, ext. 1235 required. Hamilton Family Foot Care Clinic • All services provided by a registered 595 Upper Wellington Street Chiropodist. Footwear Hamilton, Ontario • Fee charged for services. It is important to wear shoes and slippers that support your feet well. 905-575-9700 • Anyone can call for an appointment. When you buy shoes, have your feet measured each time. Your foot • House calls are available upon request, size can change. Ask for help in the shoe store. Wear both shoes please call for details (catchment area). around the store before you buy. Miller’s Shoe Store (2 locations) Some insurance plans cover special shoes when a doctor writes a 130 James Street North There are many other services available that are not listed in this handout. prescription. Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton do not Hamilton, Ontario take responsibility for services given by any individual or agency named in 905-527-1950 this handout. 1289 Upper James Street Hamilton, Ontario Check with your health care provider before you go 905-387-7463 to one of these clinics. Just Feet Foot & Shoe Clinic 597 Upper Wellington Street Hamilton, Ontario 905-574-4717 __________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 4 5 Foot care resources in the 905 area code Foot care resources in the 905 area code Orthotics Orthotics (continued) Orthotics are inserts for shoes designed specially for your own feet. Chedoke Hospital Offers custom orthotics, braces, They are used for many problems such as deformities or weight balancing. Holbrook Pavilion full seating systems such as Orthotics are made by Chiropodists, Podiatrists and Occupational Prosthetics and Orthotics Dept. wheelchair fitting, all levels of Therapists. Some insurance plans may cover the cost of the visit 563 Sanatorium Road amputations. or the orthotics. You may refer yourself to these services unless the Hamilton, Ontario Need a doctor’s referral. chart states you need a doctor’s referral. 905-521-2607 Ambulatory Orthopedic Footwear On-site repairs and adjustments Services when needed. Foot Clinic and Orthotic Centre Offers custom made orthotics 6 Osler Court Health Sciences Building done by casting. Foot care Dundas, Ontario 15 Mountain Avenue – price depends on care given. 905-628-5778 Suite 305 No doctor’s referral needed. Stoney Creek, Ontario Ancaster Foot Clinic and Offers soft insoles, pads, shoe 905-662-5723 Orthotics Centre modification, custom soft, 352 Wilson Street East semi-rigid and rigid orthotics, Hewak Foot Clinic Offers a full range of soft insoles, Ancaster, Ontario airwalkers and brace boots and (2 locations) inserts, custom soft, semi-rigid 905-648-9176 custom made shoes on site. and rigid orthotics and custom 60 Hatt Street footwear. Bio Ped Foot Care Centre Offers soft insoles, pads, shoe Dundas, Ontario No referral needed. (3 centres) modification, custom soft, 905-628-8585 Some insurance plans may help semi-rigid and rigid orthotics, with payment. #6-880 Upper Wentworth airwalkers, brace boots, custom 1508 Upper James Street Hamilton, Ontario made shoes on site and Hamilton, Ontario 905-575-9797 hypo-allergenic shoes. 905-385-4251 826 Queenston Road Occupational Therapy Department Offers full range of foot Stoney Creek, Ontario at assessment and soft 905-662-1222 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton orthotics. – Charlton Campus 3455 Fairview Street 50 Charlton Avenue East Burlington, Ontario Hamilton, Ontario 905-333-3622 905-522-1155, ext. 33306 __________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 4 5 Foot care resources in the 905 area code Foot care resources in the 905 area code Orthotics Orthotics (continued) Orthotics are inserts for shoes designed specially for your own feet. Prosthetics and Orthotic Department Offers service to pediatric and They are used for many problems such as deformities or weight balancing. Hamilton Health Sciences adult patients to provide custom Orthotics are made by Chiropodists, Podiatrists and Occupational Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre foot orthotics, braces, and all Therapists. Some insurance plans may cover the cost of the visit 325 Wellington Street North levels of amputations. or the orthotics. You may refer yourself to these services unless the Hamilton, Ontario Need a doctor’s referral. chart states you need a doctor’s referral. 905-521-2607 Fax 905-521-2355 Ambulatory Orthopedic Footwear On-site repairs and adjustments Services when needed. Foot Clinic and Orthotic Centre Offers custom made orthotics 6 Osler Court Health Sciences Building done by casting. Foot care Dundas, Ontario 15 Mountain Avenue – price depends on care given. 905-628-5778 Suite 305 No doctor’s referral needed. Stoney Creek, Ontario Ancaster Foot Clinic