On Saturday, April 6, Dr. Lynn LeBlanc, along with several other volunteer podiatrists, provided free foot exams to homeless people at the Footwear With Care’s “Spring Sneaker Party” at Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford. “Today there was a woman with shortness of breath and swelling in her legs. It was most likely a blood clot — we sent her to the hospital,” LeBlanc said. “Another woman had an (untreated) ankle … Read more
A great tip to stay healthy and active: go for a walk. Do you have problems walking? A visit with Dr. LeBlanc or Dr. Gambardella might be able to help. Call us at 860-243-2951 or send us an email to make an appointment.
Kick off your shoes, clean out your closets and donate a pair or two of gently used shoes to a charitable organization in your area. Dr. LeBlanc and Dr. Gambardella participate in the Footwear with Care Program that, since its inception in 2016, provided over 1000 new or gently used shoes and boots to homeless children and adults in Hartford. Shoes are being collected at the Fleet Feet store in … Read more
Think podiatrists only treat skin and nail conditions? Think again! Today’s podiatrists are physicians, surgeons, and specialists who can help treat foot and ankle conditions. From that pesky toenail fungus that won’t go away, to operating on your heel spurs and treating ankle fractures, today’s podiatrist can do it all. Today’s podiatrist is specially trained to help you treat that debilitating foot pain. According to a 2018 study by the … Read more
Volunteers are our everyday heroes who offer their time and talent to help in their communities. Without the generosity of volunteers many organizations would not be able to operate. Visit www.pointsoflight.org to find out more about National Volunteer Week and how you can make a difference.