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May is Women’s Health Month, and many women take advantage of the opportunity as a reminder to schedule appointments with various medical specialists – gynecologist, dermatologist, ophthalmologist or optometrist, and more. Are you one of them? Good for you! How Often Should I See a Podiatrist? Preventative care is essential to good health. When you…

May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and it’s a great opportunity to make sure you know all you should about this painful condition. Are you aware of these ten facts about arthritis and your feet that Cook Country podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos thinks you should know? “Arthritis” is a catch-all term that refers to degenerative disease affecting joint health….

The World Health Organization and its partners have designated May 5 as Global Hand Hygiene Day. That means the scientists and advocates at WHO believe hand washing is at the very center of disease prevention. Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos agrees. Clean hands can help keep your feet and ankles healthy, too! How Can Hand…

Every week, Cook County podiatrist Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, provides patients with diabetes the specialized care they need to stay healthy. Men and women over 45, especially those who are overweight or obese or who have a family history of the illness, are at risk. Do you have diabetes? If so, your foot health is on the…

Have you ever experienced an ingrown toenail? Every year, millions of men, women, and children suffer from this common foot ailment. Unfortunately, many suffer even more because they attempt to resolve the issue at home. An ingrown toenail should receive the professional attention and care of an expert podiatrist like Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos….

You have likely gotten the message about the connection between diet, exercise, and overall health by now. Combined with regular exercise, eating a well-balanced diet can help you maintain a moderate weight and avoid diabetes and cardiovascular illness. Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos wants you to know that these same steps can help you maintain…

Did you know April is Foot Health Awareness Month? It’s an excellent opportunity to take a step toward improved foot health by scheduling a visit with an expert podiatrist like Cook County foot doctor Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. Your podiatrist is a medical expert with years of specialized education and training, including a hospital residency, and…

Learning that you require surgery on your foot, ankle, or lower leg can be unsettling. You’ve taken steps to preserve foot and ankle health, and now this? The good news is that, after reading this, you’ll know who to call for help.  A podiatrist like Cook County foot doctor Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos is a medical expert…

March is nearing its conclusion and spring on the horizon. That means many families are starting to look toward winter’s end. Some, who have been recreating outside through the cold months, are looking forward to changing activities. Others are thinking about a return to outdoor fun. No matter which of these sounds like your family,…

March is National Nutrition Month and an excellent opportunity to give some thought to the intersection between diet and health. No doubt, you have gotten the message that it’s important to eat sensibly and exercise for optimal well-being. Do you know that when you make smart diet choices, you also protect your foot health? Here…