BRIDGEPORT, CT, March 23, 2007 – St. Vincent's Medical Center is sponsoring a free talk open to the general public on "Caring for Aging Feet" as part of its Listen & Learn Lecture Series for Club 50 members. The talk will take place on Thursday, April 19 from 11am-12pm at Spring Meadows, located at 6949 Main Street in Trumbull.
Featured speaker, Carmen Luciano, DPM, will identify common foot conditions and explain how they can be prevented and what the current treatment options are, as well as dispel some of the current myths about foot ailments.
Dr. Luciano graduated from the University of Bridgeport and earned a Bachelors of Science and a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the California College of Podiatric Medicine. After completing his residency at California Podiatry Hospital, he founded a group practice in Fairfield in 1976 and served as an adjunct clinical professor at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, certified in Arthroscopic and Laser Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, certified in Extracorporal Shock Wave Therapy, a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, a member of the American College of Podiatric Sports Medicine and a national lecturer on Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Luciano currently conducts a private practice in Monroe, where he specializes in diabetic wound care, pediatric podiatry, sports medicine and orthotics.
A question and answer session will follow his presentation, and light refreshments will be provided.
For more information on the Listen & Learn lecture series, please call St. Vincent's toll-free Care Line at 1-877-255-SVHS (7847).
Listen & Learn Lecture Series
"Listen & Learn" is a free series of talks for the community by physicians on health and wellness topics in an effort to help area residents stay well. Participants learn from experts in the field about medical topics and prevention strategies, and how to sort through confusing consumer health information available to consumers. Topics will cover a broad range of issues. The program, a part of St. Vincent's mission of outreach to the community, is open to the general public, and will rotate sites for the talks among area towns. The lecture program is a collaboration between St. Vincent's Club 50/Boomers' Group and its Physician Services.
St. Vincent's Club 50
St. Vincent's Club 50 is designed for people age 50 and older who are interested in maintaining and improving their health through education programs and social events. Membership is free and entitles participants to discounts on a variety of programs from health screenings to computer lessons; from fitness classes to excursions. Members receive free parking and meals at St. Vincent's, discounts on prescription drugs at most pharmacies, and access to lectures and information on health and wellness.
