Dr. Gary Hosey - Foot & Ankle Centers of Excellence

01/21/2026

Learn how you can be a step ahead of diabetic foot concerns in this month’s Sole Talk.

A diabetes diagnosis can be daunting, but a simple attitude adjustment can make a world of difference in how well you fare while living with the disease. When people with diabetes take proactive steps to monitor key health indicators, experts agree that it’s possible to prevent some of the most se...

12/15/2025

As we get dressed up for the holidays here are some tips for finding high heels that won’t be as hard on your feet. Footwear plays an important role in foot and ankle health all year long!

Few relationships in a woman’s life are as love-hate as the one she has with her high heels. We love them because they look great and make legs appear longer and leaner, helping petite women appear taller and tall women statuesque. The hate, however, comes when the pain begins. High heels are the ...

11/17/2025

Keep your feet on the nice list this holiday season!

Holiday shopping, decorating, parties and traveling are all part of our holiday revelries. But while you’re making all that merriment, how happy are your feet? You may be doing a lot of walking, dancing, standing, and sitting in one position throughout the holiday season. “Half of all Americans ...

10/14/2025

We are here to help you take healthy steps in life!

For today’s baby boomers, it’s more important than ever to stay healthy and active as they age. While growing older causes some unavoidable body changes, more boomers are focusing on healthy lifestyles that can help them prevent problems associated with aging such as mobility issues related to t...

09/17/2025

Foot pain is commonly dismissed and ignored. Learn more about the ways we can help in this months Sole Talk.

If our teeth ache, most of us will head quickly to the dentist for treatment. But if your feet hurt, do you just chalk up the pain as a discomfort of modern life? Sadly, most of us do. Most Americans say they have foot pain at least some of the time, and more of us have pain in our feet than in any

08/14/2025

🦶 Heat, bacteria, sharp objects—your feet deserve better.

Wear shoes. Save toes. Love your podiatrist.
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08/14/2025

A focus on Lifelong Foot Health and athletic kids in this months Sole Talk.

Millions of American children will participate in warm weather sports this year, from softball to soccer and swimming to cycling. No matter what their sport or whether they play competitively or just for fun, they will have one important thing in common: They’ll need their feet to be pain-free if ...

07/20/2025

☀️ SPF for your shoulders? Check.
☀️ SPF for your face? Check.
☀️ SPF for your feet? …Oops.

Feet get sunburned too—don’t leave them out of the summer safety routine.
Sun’s out, toes out… but keep them protected. 👣

06/17/2025

Don’t compromise your foot health for summer! Check out this month’s Sole Talk for pedicure pointers!

Whether you’re getting ready for a romantic evening out, or looking ahead to when sandal days are back again, treating your feet to a pedicure can help you look and feel your best—as long as you keep foot health front of mind. “It’s important to ensure your pedicure is done properly, whether...

05/20/2025

Travel tips for your feet in this month’s Sole Talk. Visit one of our Foot & Ankle Centers of Excellence to keep your feet vacation ready!

Whether you travel for business or pleasure, whether you fly, drive, or take a train, there’s one other mode of transportation you’ll almost certainly use on your trip: your feet. During the course of a regular day, the average person walks 8,000 to 10,000 steps, but that number can increase dra...

04/15/2025

Stepping into Spring in this month’s Sole Talk.

From slogging through snow, ice, and slush to being confined in heavy boots to fight the cold—if your feet could talk, what a tale of winter woe they might tell. You may be tempted to pull your sandals out of the closet and stuff your heaviest hosiery to the back of the sock drawer, but before you...

03/17/2025

Take healthy steps in this months Sole Talk. To learn more about diabetic foot care schedule an appointment with Dr. Hosey at one of our three Foot & Ankle Centers of Excellence.

Healthy feet are essential for overall good health, no matter your age, fitness level, or physical challenges. For people with diabetes, however, taking care of their feet is especially vital. More than 60 percent of all non-traumatic lower-limb amputations worldwide are related to complications fro