The Foot Clinic - Frank W Zappa DPM

The Foot Clinic - Frank W Zappa DPM The Foot Clinic provides individual Podiatric treatment of common and diabetic foot disorders, wound care, neuropathy, and sport/work-related injuries.

The Foot Clinic has spent thirty years as part of the Taylor Street community. From chronic foot and ankle symptoms to complex surgical procedures, Dr. Zappa and his associates provide individual treatment of common foot disorders, diabetics as well

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Latinos/as tienen más del 50% más de probabilidades de tener diabetes que los blancos no hispanos. A lo largo de su vida...
04/09/2026

Latinos/as tienen más del 50% más de probabilidades de tener diabetes que los blancos no hispanos. A lo largo de su vida, los adultos estadounidenses en general tienen un 40% de posibilidades de desarrollar diabetes tipo 2. Pero si eres latina/o, tu probabilidad es más del 50% y es probable que lo desarrolles más temprano en tu vida. Las complicaciones de la diabetes también afectan con más fuerza: los latinxs tienen tasas más altas de insuficiencia renal causada por la diabetes, así como pérdida de la visión relacionado con la diabetes.

La diabetes es un problema de salud urgente en la comunidad latina, donde las tasas de diabetes son casi el doble de las de los blancos no latinos. Casi el 13% de la población latina en los Estados Unidos vive con diabetes. Es esencial brindar información a la comunidad sobre la gravedad de la diabetes, sus factores de riesgo y quienes pueden estar en riesgo, y las formas de ayudar a manejar la enfermedad.
Recurso sobre diabetes en español.

https://diabetes.org/espanol

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Pair your homemade pasta with the proper sauce. Delicate noodles love light olive oil sauces, while hearty ragù complements thicker shapes.
Keep an eye on cooking time! Homemade pasta cooks faster than store-bought, so test for that perfect al dente texture.

Embrace imperfections, savor the process, and finally, enjoy the fruits of your labor! Buon appetito!"

Las heridas crónicas son un problema de salud creciente en los Estados Unidos, particularmente entre los ancianos, los d...
04/02/2026

Las heridas crónicas son un problema de salud creciente en los Estados Unidos, particularmente entre los ancianos, los diabéticos y aquellos que sufren de otras enfermedades crónicas.

• Se estima que 6.5 millones de estadounidenses sufren de úlceras crónicas, ~ 2% de la población total de los Estados Unidos.

• Las heridas crónicas afectan a casi el 7.2% de los beneficiarios de Medicare, aproximadamente 4 millones en los Estados Unidos. La inclusión de las infecciones relacionadas con heridas aumenta las afectadas al 15%, aproximadamente 8.2 millones en los Estados Unidos.

• Los diabéticos, aproximadamente 30.3 millones en los Estados Unidos, tienen un mayor riesgo de desarrollar una herida crónica, especialmente úlceras en las extremidades inferiores. Se estima que el riesgo de desarrollar úlceras en las extremidades inferiores en los diabéticos oscila entre el 15% y el 25%. Se informa que la mayoría de las amputaciones diabéticas de extremidades inferiores están precedidas (hasta un 85%) por una úlcera de mala cicatrización.

• Alrededor del 50% de los pacientes sometidos a amputaciones no traumáticas de miembros inferiores tienen diabetes. Estos pacientes tienen una alta mortalidad después de la amputación, que oscila entre el 39% y el 80% a los 5 años. El tratamiento temprano y apropiado de las úlceras es clave para evitar la amputación.

• Casi 1 de cada 5 estadounidenses sufre de una forma de enfermedad vascular. Las úlceras en los pies y las piernas a menudo son el resultado de una afección cardíaca o vascular. La EAP (enfermedad arterial periférica) contribuye al 10% - 30% de todas las úlceras de las extremidades inferiores.

No sigas sufriendo de una herida crónica, especialmente si eres parte de una población más vulnerable. Llame a WALKS Wound Centers hoy al 773-696-9490 o al 312-243-3769 para hacer una cita.

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03/26/2026

Chronic wounds are an increasing health problem in the United States, particularly among the elderly, diabetics, and those suffering from other chronic diseases.

•An estimated 6.5 million Americans suffer from chronic ulcers, ~2% of the total US population

•Chronic wounds impact nearly 7.2% of Medicare beneficiaries, approximately 4 million in the US. Including wound related infections increases those impacted to 15%, approximately 8.2 million in the US.

•Diabetics, approximately 30.3 million in the US, are at greater risk of developing a chronic wound, especially lower extremity ulcers. The risk of developing lower extremity ulcers in diabetics is estimated to be anywhere from 15% to 25%. Most diabetic lower extremity amputations are reported to be preceded (up to 85%) by a poor healing ulcer.

•About 50% of patients undergoing non-traumatic lower-limb amputations have diabetes. These patients have a high mortality following amputation, ranging from 39% to 80% at 5 years. Treating ulcers early and appropriately is key to avoiding amputation.

•Nearly 1 in 5 Americans suffer from a form of vascular disease. Foot and leg ulcers are often the result of a heart or vascular condition. PAD (peripheral arterial disease) contributes to 10% - 30% of all lower extremity ulcers.

Don’t continue to suffer from a chronic wound, especially if you are part of a more vulnerable population. Call WALKS Wound Centers today at 773-696-9490 or 312-243-3769 to make an appointment.

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Plan de alimentación DASHDASH (Enfoques dietéticos para detener la hipertensión) es un plan de alimentación flexible y e...
03/19/2026

Plan de alimentación DASH

DASH (Enfoques dietéticos para detener la hipertensión) es un plan de alimentación flexible y equilibrado que ayuda a crear un estilo de alimentación saludable para el corazón de por vida.

El plan de alimentación DASH no requiere alimentos especiales y, en cambio, proporciona objetivos nutricionales diarios y semanales.

Este plan recomienda:

- Comer verduras, frutas y granos enteros
- Incluyendo productos lácteos sin grasa o bajos en grasa, pescado, aves de corral, frijoles, nueces y aceites vegetales
- Limitar los alimentos con alto contenido de grasas saturadas, como carnes grasas, productos lácteos enteros y aceites tropicales como el coco, el palmiste y los aceites de palma
- Limitar las bebidas y dulces endulzados con azúcar

Al seguir el plan de alimentación DASH, es importante elegir alimentos que sean:

- Bajo en grasas saturadas y trans
- Rico en potasio, calcio, magnesio, fibra y proteínas
- Más bajo en sodio

El Plan de alimentación DASH fue desarrollado para reducir la presión arterial alta sin medicamentos. Obtenga más información sobre cómo puede combatir la presión arterial alta, ¡un delicioso bocado a la vez! www.nhlbi.nih.gov/DASH

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03/17/2026

After surgery or injury, rehabilitation and physical therapy are essential for a speedy recovery. Our in-home patient care providers offer and services to help patients get back on their feet. 🏃‍♀️

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1226 W Taylor Street
Chicago, IL
60607

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm
2:30pm - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1:15pm

Telephone

+13122433769

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The Foot Clinic

The Foot Clinic has spent thirty years as part of the Taylor Street community. From chronic foot and ankle symptoms to complex surgical procedures, Dr. Zappa and his associates provide individual treatment of common foot disorders, diabetics, as well as sport and work-related injuries. The Foot Clinic is dedicated to providing you with the most comprehensive care available. For an appointment, or for answers to any questions you might have, please call us. We look forward to hearing from you.