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Atrium Medical Center to offer Diabetes and Wound Care Awareness Health Fair

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (Nov. 7, 2017): November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Atrium Medical Center will hold a free Diabetes and Wound Care Awareness Health Fair open to the community.

Anyone wanting more information about pre-diabetes, how to manage diabetes, and the importance of wound care are welcome to attend the health fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. The health fair will be held in the main lobby of Atrium, located at One Medical Center Dr., Middletown, OH 45005. 

Health fair attendees can meet the staff members of Atrium Medical Center’s Diabetes Wellness Center and Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Services. Also at the event, a blood sugar screening, foot health and general diabetes education will be provided. Fasting is not required for the blood sugar screening.

“Those interested in managing diabetes and healthy eating during the holidays will learn about nutritional strategies from the Diabetes Wellness Center. The Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Services team welcomes any patient to learn about prevention of diabetic ulcers and caring for their skin,” said Christina Skinner, Healogics director of the Wound Care Center at Atrium.

An estimated 30.3 million people in the United States (9.4 percent of the population) have diabetes, including 7.2 million who are unaware they are living with the disease, according to the American Diabetes Association. The percentage of adults with diabetes increases with age, reaching 25.2 percent of the population ages 65 years or older. There are also 1.5 million people living in the U.S. diagnosed with diabetes every year, according to the association.

Diabetes is tied to hard-to-heal wounds. High blood sugar levels, poor circulation, immune system issues, nerve damage, and infection may contribute to a non-healing diabetic foot ulcer, according to Healogics, which operates wound centers nationwide, including the one at Atrium. Estimates are 15 percent of people living with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer, per Healogics.

Early detection and intervention can help reduce the possibility of limb loss and complications of diabetes, according to Healogics. The Wound Care Center at Atrium recommends the following to help prevent diabetic foot ulcers:

• Stop smoking immediately
• Get a comprehensive foot examination each time you visit your health care provider (at least four times a year)
• Inspect your feet daily, either by yourself or with the help of a family member
• Care for your feet regularly, including cleaning toenails and taking care of corns and calluses
• Choose supportive, proper footwear (shoes and socks)
• Take steps to improve circulation such as eating healthier and exercising on a regular basis

Contact the Wound Care Center to learn more about diabetic foot ulcers and other non-healing wounds. To schedule an appointment, call (513) 974-5700. Atrium’s Wound Center is managed by Healogics and specializes in the treatment of non-healing, chronic wounds.

For more information about diabetes, contact the Diabetes Wellness Center at (513) 727-5475. The Diabetes Wellness Center of Atrium Medical Center provides comprehensive diabetes education to help individuals better manage their diabetes. Staff at the Diabetes Wellness Center have the experience to take a proactive approach with patients, providing them with the knowledge and skills to self-manage their diabetes.

“Get prepared for the holidays by visiting our health fair November 28 at Atrium, and learn how to manage your diabetes before joining the meal table with loved ones,” said Carolyn Fogarty, manager of the Diabetes Wellness Center.

Atrium Medical Center serves Butler, Warren and surrounding counties from its main campus conveniently located along the Interstate 75 corridor at exit 32, between Cincinnati and Dayton. The full-service hospital and Level III Emergency Trauma Center employs approximately 1,500 people in full-time, part-time and on-call positions. Other facilities operated by Atrium include Atrium Health Center Trenton and Atrium Health Center Mason.

HOW TO GO
Who: Open to the public wanting to learn more about diabetes and wound care
What: Diabetes and Wound Care Awareness Health Fair
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28.
Where: The main lobby of Atrium Medical Center, One Medical Center Dr., Middletown, OH 45005
Why: Get prepared for the holidays and learn more about healthy eating habits and how to manage your diabetes or pre-diabetes
How: Free to attend

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