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Podiatrist will be in Wabasca (September 21, 2018 | 8:30AM - 12:30PM) and Calling Lake (September 21, 2018 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM)

Podiatrist will be in Wabasca (September 21, 2018 | 8:30AM - 12:30PM) and Calling Lake (September 21, 2018 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM)

Do you have sore feet, tired legs, bunions or varicose veins?

Then maybe you need to see a Podiatrist

What is a Podiatrist?

A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon. Podiatrists

diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.

  • Call today to book an appointment or be placed on our wait list.

What Can You See a Podiatrist For?

  • Orthotics
  • Foot care/Diabetic foot care
  • Edema
  • Compression Garments
  • Varicose Veins
  • Achilles tendon disorders
  • Bunions
  • Charcot foot
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Below Knee circulation issues
  • Diabetic Foot
  • Flat Feet
  • Foot Fractures
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Hammertoe
  • Heel Pain
  • Ankle Sprains
  • Ulcer and Wound Care
  • Lower extremity assessment
  • Ingrown toenail
  • Morton’s Neuroma
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Plantar Warts
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Podiatrist is certified for Orthotic fitting and making of Orthotics. Podiatry Services available every 6 weeks at Bigstone Medical Clinic
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Please join us in welcoming Nurse Practioner, April Joy Steele to our Bigstone Wabasca Medical Clinic

Please join us in welcoming Nurse Practioner, April Joy Steele to our Bigstone Wabasca Medical Clinic

April Steele, RN, BSc psych, BScN, MN, NP-C

is a nurse practitioner health care provider with over 26 years of nursing experience. April has made her career

specializing in primary care and strives to form lasting

therapeutic relationships with her patients and families,

“I have built a solid reputation on tangible health

outcomes for my patients. I can sincerely say that my

patients and families are happy with what I’ve done for

them and their health.”

April has extensive rural health care experience and has

been working with a diverse population here in rural

Northern Alberta for the past number of years. April’s

practicing background includes: primary care, women’s

health, pain management, addictions, mental health and

emergency and correctional contexts.

  • Call today to book an appointment

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse Practitioners have a graduate degree in nursing and can legally examine patients, diagnose, illness, prescribe medication, order and interpret diagnostic studies and imaging (lab tests, EKG’s,immunization, etc.), provide prenatal and family planning services (IUD’s, well-childcare, etc.),perform minor procedures (suturing, casting, etc.) and nearly all primary health services concerning health maintenance and management.

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