Merry Family Foot Clinic
Suite 101 - 791 Princess Street K7L 1E9 Kingston, ON, Canada

The first pictures of the season are in and the river looks beautiful.

Gaby's is open!!!

We have had some question with regards to wearing gloves in the office. Currently we are asking patients not to wear gloves into the office as this does pose more risk of cross contamination. Instead, we have hand sanitizers throughout the office to use when you enter our office as well as when you leave. https://www.ctvnews.ca//regular-hand-washing-does-more-to-

The Chief Medical Office of Health of Ontario has directed ALL Regulated Health Professionals that ALL non-essential and elective services should be ceased or reduced to minimal levels, until further notice. We will only be capable of emergency appointments until further notice. Provincial state of emergency has been extended to April 14. In order to reduce risk to both patients and staff, we will not be accepting new patients at this time, and will only be seeing emergency a...ppointment types. Updates regarding the clinic and services available will be updated both on our website, Facebook page, as well as phone message. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these unprecedented times.

In these unpresedented ( and rapidly changing) times many questions are being asked about what Chiropodists should be doing in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. I felt it important to reach out to you on the status of our operations and to advise on the changes in protocol that the office has implemented. Currently our office is closed until April 1st, 2020. Firstly, and most importantly, we hope that you and your loved ones are in good health. ... The college of Chiropodists of Ontario ( www.cocoo.on.ca ) strongly recommends that all non-essential and elective Chiropody services should be suspended immediately. The concern is by keeping the clinic operational it may be putting our patients, community and staff at risk. With the recent spike in confirmed cases in Kingston (3) and area in addition to the province wide declared state of emergency a decision to remain closed will be announced on Friday March 31, 2020 at 1 pm. Our answering service, website and FB page will contain all updated information as it changes. You may also email the clinic at [email protected]. This decision will be made based on our commitment to best practises recommended by local and national authorities to minimize the risk of exposure and spread of COVID 19. Changes made to appointments may be made on short notice, and you will be contacted by email and\or telephone. As we continue to navigate the challenging situation with everyones safety in mind, please take a moment to review some information on COVID 19 from the resources listed below Government of Ontario: (www.Ontario.ca) Public Health Ontario ( www.publichealthontario.ca) Centres for Disease Control and Prevention ( www.cdc.gov ) If you have an questions or concerns with regards to how we are responding to the outbreak, or how this will impact you, please reach out to us at [email protected] Yours truly Julia Merry

Covid-19 update Non emergent appointments will be postponed in order to reduce risk to staff and patients. Patients will be contacted... In addition to recent travelers, we also ask that you not attend the office if you have been in close contact with someone who has recently travelled. If you wish to cancel, please do so by emailing [email protected] Thank you again for your understanding

COVID-19 UPDATE In order to minimize risk to patients and staff, we ask that you not attend the clinic if you have traveled internationally within 2 weeks, even if you are not displaying symptoms. If you currently have an appointment booked, we ask that you either call us or email us at [email protected] in order to reschedule your appointment. ... If you have traveled and are currently experiencing a new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, or flu like symptoms please call public health.

The Clinic will be closed Monday Dec 2nd, and will be reopening Tuesday Dec 3rd. Drive safe everyone!

The Clinic will be closed for the holidays from noon on December 20th, and returning to normal business hours on January 6th.

We will no longer be able to order the included shoes, so we are selling them at cost! Come on in and try them on! Sizing and prices listen in the pictures

Julia Merry Gaby's Cafe

Julia Merry Gabys Cafe

On our way into work today, listening to 96.3 Big Fm, we were saddened to hear that over $1400 was stolen from Martha's table here in Kingston. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Martha's Table, they are a non profit charitable organization that provides lost cost meals for those in need right here in Kingston. We have started with a donation and are asking those who are able to, specifically businesses in Kingston, to donate. This is a truly wonderful organization to... have available to our community and we want to make sure they recoup their losses, and possibly even more! Lets take this unfortunate event and make the most of it!

For the month of September Gehwol softening balm, regular $21 is on for $17 Gehwol Mind, regular $15.95 is on for $13

Patients with DFUs in Canada who receive early and continued care from specialized, outpatient, advanced wound care centers experience significantly improved rates of healing of recurrent DFUs compared to pre-existing DFUs.

The office will be closed June 26th -July 2nd for summer holidays Wishing everyone a safe and happy summer!

We pulled this little guy off a patient today. Make sure to be doing your tick checks! They can be incredibly small and like to hide!

We are going to placing another order for more of the Dr.'s Remedy nail polishes and want your opinion! What colours would you like to see ordered?? https://www.remedynails.ca/ For full colour options!

We are going to placing another order for more of the Dr.s Remedy nail polishes and want your opinion! What colours would you like to see ordered?? https://www.remedynails.ca/ For full colour options!

Late arrival Policy Due to an increase in late arrivals we are implementing a late arrival policy. Unfortunately, arriving even 5 minutes late for your appointment does cause following appointments to be pushed back. Effective immediately, the time late will be taken from your appointment. Ie. If you are 5 minutes late for a 15-minute appointment, your appointment will consist of the remaining 10 minutes.

We are very fortunate to have such a great profession full of exceptional colleagues! The OSC just concluded their 33rd annual spring conference with record at...tendance by delegates and vendors. Speakers came from India, UK and various US and Canadian locations. With the presidents of the OSC, CFPM, OPMA, CPMA, and COCOO all present, discussions have begun and the future looks bright. Thank you everyone for your support of the association which in turn is supporting you. See you next year. #your_osc See more

Hoping everyone has had a wonderful weekend! Just a reminder that the office will remain closed today for easter Monday!

I Put Really Good Cushions In My Shoes and My Heels Still Hurt! If you are having heel pain, it is rarely caused by pressure, even when you feel it most when yo...u step on it. So no, those cushions are often not much help. It is usually the tissue band that runs through the arch, the plantar fascia, pulling too hard for too long at its point of attachment on the heel. If this goes on long enough, it can cause a small spike to grow out of the heel where it is attached. This is known as a heel spur. The spur is a symptom of this condition, and not the cause. A chiropodist can determine what is causing the excess pull of the plantar fascia in you. Determining the cause is the beginning of finding a solution to your pain. A proper and thorough diagnosis can only come from a professional with the proper training and experience. Put your feet in the hands of the professionals. See more

In many cases, type 2 diabetes can be prevented. It starts with knowing your risks.

7 Moves for Strong and Healthy Calves http://ow.ly/ah0I30nVYIt

We are happy to now have Dr.'s Remedy nail polishes available for purchase at the clinic. All coloured polishes $21 Two-in-One glaze- $24... For more information on the full line of Dr.'s Remedy products you can visit www.remedynails.ca/

We are happy to now have Dr.s Remedy nail polishes available for purchase at the clinic. All coloured polishes $21 Two-in-One glaze- $24... For more information on the full line of Dr.s Remedy products you can visit www.remedynails.ca/

When is it best to amputate the limb of an individual with a diabetic foot ulcer and/or infection? When can you preserve the limb? Is there more you can to to a...void amputation? Register for New Perspectives in Diabetic Limb Preservation, May 31st in Toronto, to see what the top national and international experts say! https://bit.ly/2JfuC0a

The Merry Family Foot Clinic Will be closed for the March break from March 11th-15th. Wishing everyone a happy and safe March break!

Back in January we had the pleasure of being asked to assist with the Special Olympics Fit feet program. The program is designed to provide prescreening for the athletes in order to identify any complications that may prevent them from competing in the future. The athletes and other volunteers were all an absolute pleasure to work with, and we look forward to helping out again in the future!!!

The office is closing early today, February 12th, due to the weather. We have made attempts to notify all patients. If you were scheduled for an appointment and did not recieve a call, we apologize for the inconvenience. The office may be closed for February 13th depending on the weather. We will make attempts to notify all scheduled patients in the morning. ... Calls will be returned, and patients rescheduled as quickly as we are able. Stay safe!

How to spot diabetic foot complications early

For the safety of staff and patients, the clinic will remain closed for today. Stay safe in this slippery weather!

Why Foot Care Is Critical for Seniors?

Can the design of a running shoe help prevent injury? A B.C. researcher says he has the answer | CBC News http://ow.ly/1bEw30n1QS3

DYK - Minor lesions may predict plantar ulcer recurrence in #diabetic peripheral neuropathy https://diabeticfootonline.com//minor-lesions-predict-pla/

When Should Patients Wear Post-Op Orthoses? http://ow.ly/nND730n1nVg

Wounds Canadas 2017 Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers is full of information for all healthcare providers..., patients and caregivers about preventing and treating diabetic foot ulcers and amputations. Today is World Diabetes Day - the perfect day to give it a read! Find it online, here: https://bit.ly/2ibODYm See more

With the Holidays just around the corner we have some changes to our clinic hours, The office will be closed from 2pm on December 21, until January 2nd. January 2-4 the office will be open from 9:15am to 3pm. Regular hours will resume on Monday January 7th... Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and safe holiday season

Wounds Canada's 2017 Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers is full of information for all healthcare providers..., patients and caregivers about preventing and treating diabetic foot ulcers and amputations. Today is World Diabetes Day - the perfect day to give it a read! Find it online, here: https://bit.ly/2ibODYm See more

We will be out of the office beginning on Thursday November 8th, and returning to normal hours as of Monday November 12th.