Save the Date: March 17th, 2012

A Step Ahead Foot and Ankle Center will be participating in the 5K “Sharin ‘O’ the Green” Run/Walk Race in support of …

Partners Mentoring Youth.  

 100% of all proceeds raised by the race will be donated to this great cause. Other events of the day include:  “Shamrock Scurry” Kids Run, costume contests, and the infamous St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

Join us in making a difference in our community!

 

GPS Shoes Help Track Alzheimer’s Patients

Watch this short video about these revolutionary shoes from Aetrex.

Just click on the picture below. There is a 15 second commercial beforehand in a foreign language. Just let it play out. The video will start immediately afterwards and is in English.

This is so true

Hump Day Humor

New Skin Treatment Offers Hope to Diabetic Patients

Every year in the United States, more than 65,000 people lose a limb because of diabetes and a cut that doesn’t heal.

Now there is hope:  it’s a new therapy that involves a patch made from human skin cells.

Click on the picture for an interesting 3 minute video shown on Fox TV.

Fox TV Video

It’s Not Old Age!

Did you know…

Our feet change with age, so it’s not just ‘old age’ that brings normal foot pain?  The actual physical structure of our feet changes.  You may have heard that a pregnant woman’s foot arches flatten out from the added weight, but in actuality, this happens to all of us, without the extra weight!

Read this article for more insight on this natural phenomenon and why making regular visits to your podiatrist is as important as your annual check-ups with your primary care physician.

Feet Treats

Wipe the Monday blues away with this homemade foot rub using common household ingredients…

Honey Foot Scrub

Hawaiian or any sea salt :1 cup

Honey: 1 teaspoon

Coconut or any oil: 3 table spoons

Mix all the ingredients and then rub them on your feet. Make sure you cover the achy spots too. You can even massage this preparation on your hands! Use warm water to rinse it off.

ENJOY!

Put Your Feet First

Health matters. Read this article on how to maintain good health of your legs and feet.

Just click the picture below.

Good Health is Important

Wonder Dog

Happy Friday to all! 

A friend of mine sent me this video of this amazing dog who does just about everything around the house, and I just had to share it with you. 

How would you like your dog to not only fetch your shoes, but to remove your socks and bring you clean ones?  Or load the dishwasher, pick up trash, make the bed, or even close those pesky cupboards that mysteriously open themselves?  Yes, indeedy people; this dog does it all!  I must know where I can find me one of these wonder dogs…

Beyonce Rocked High Heels During Pregnancy

High heels alter your posture, shorten your calf muscles and place increased pressure on your back and knees. Is this safe during pregnancy? Click the picture to find out.

Beyonce

Employee Spotlight

Congratulations to our Employee of the Quarter (EOQ): Janine Edsall!

 

  

Janine works in our billing department and was delighted to become our 1st EOQ of 2012.  She was chosen by her colleagues as the employee who went ‘above and beyond’ during the last quarter of 2011.  Needless to say, we are thrilled she is a part of our team at A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center.

As with all awards, there usually involves a speech or interview, and I tortured Janine with the latter.  Don’t worry, I was nice and kept it short!  Here are Janine’s answers so you can get to know her a little better.

 

 

Q: How long have you worked at A Step Ahead?

A: I have been employed by A Step Ahead since April 18, 2007.

Q: What is your current position?

A: My current job position is a Billing Specialist.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I enjoy the people I work with.  It is a friendly and fun atmosphere. 

Q: What is your most memorable experience working at A Step Ahead?

A: My most memorable experience is when the doctors took all their employees to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!

Q: When you’re not working, what do you enjoy doing with your free time?

A: When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Dave, and supporting his band ‘Audible Clique.’  I enjoy bowling and was invited to go to ‘Nationals’ in Reno, Nevada this year.  I enjoy our two dogs, Gibson and Daisy.  During the warmer months, my husband and I enjoy cruising in our ’66 Mustang convertible and riding our Harley Davidson motorcycles.

Q: If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it and why?

A: If I won a million dollars, I would take a break from reality.