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As we head into May, Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos and the My Chicago Foot Expert staff are preparing to celebrate Women’s Health Month. Are you ready? How much do you know about the health conditions that are more likely to affect women’s feet than men? Let’s explore a few that you should be aware of. Have you ever noticed…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has set aside May 5 as World Hand Hygiene Day. Hand washing rates were high in the early days of the pandemic but have dropped as the population has learned to live with Covid. As World Hand Hygiene Day approaches, Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos and everyone at the My Chicago Foot Expert office want…

April is Limb Loss Prevention Month. Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of lower limb amputation in the United States? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 60% of all non-accident-related amputations occur among people with diabetes. Each year, 73,000 diabetics lose a limb, and up to 50% of diabetics will die…

April is Foot Health Awareness Month and a chance for you to learn more about hammertoes, a common foot deformity. Have you noticed a change in your foot shape, or are you experiencing discomfort? Both are reasons to see a podiatrist like Cook County foot doctor, Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos, without delay. What is a hammertoe?…

People often come to the My Chicago Foot Expert office and ask Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos, “What can I do to improve my foot and ankle health?” One answer is simple: Take a walk! The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and a great opportunity to remind you of the many benefits that walking can offer…

Winter is almost over, and, with spring on the horizon, Chicago-area men, women, and kids who hung up their sneakers for the winter are getting ready to return to outdoor activities this spring. Are you among them? What sports are you looking forward to resuming? No matter what you prefer, your choice to exercise regularly…

How much do you know about diabetes? The fourth Tuesday in March is Diabetes Alert Day and a great opportunity to make sure you are well-informed about this dangerous illness that can put foot health at risk. Here is some information that Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos wants to share: What is diabetes? Your endocrine system…

Are you under the impression that pain in your feet, ankles, or lower legs is a normal, unavoidable part of aging? You’re not alone in thinking that, but it just isn’t true. Foot pain is neither typical nor unavoidable at any stage of life. Of course, like many things related to health, prevention is key….

Your podiatrist sees men, women, and children of all ages every week. A foot doctor like Cook County podiatrist  Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos examines feet, ankles, and lower legs, diagnoses existing and developing ailments and injuries; and provides immediate treatment and ongoing care. Everyone who visits the My Chicago Foot Expert office is unique, but some issues occur more…

There are so many proactive steps you can take to stay healthy and prevent illness. Perhaps none of them is more effective than good nutrition. March is National Nutrition Month and a great opportunity for Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos to remind you about some of the ways that a carefully-considered diet can help keep…