Sanford hosts free presentation on foot and ankle pain
Contact:
Erin Horn
Senior Media Relations Specialist
701-516-4903 / erin.horn@sanfordhealth.org
BISMARCK, N.D. (April 29, 2024) — Foot and ankle pain can be debilitating, but relief is within reach. Join podiatrist Kevin Koester, DPM, on Thursday, May 16, for an informative presentation tackling common foot and ankle ailments.
The presentation will explore effective strategies for managing and alleviating conditions, including Achilles tendinitis, bunions, hammertoes and plantar fasciitis. Attendees can expect to learn about both non-surgical treatments and cutting-edge surgical procedures, including the latest advancements in minimally invasive bunion surgery.
The event is located at the BSC Basin Electric Auditorium in Bismarck. There will be a social at 5:30 p.m. with light appetizers, followed by Dr. Koester’s presentation at 6 p.m. People can attend in-person or virtually through Webex. Registration is required. To register for this free presentation, visit sanfordhealth.org/doctalk.
Dr. Koester specializes in sports medicine, running injuries, pediatric and adult flatfoot, trauma, diabetic foot care, and is double certified in foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Koester attended podiatric school at Des Moines University in Iowa, and is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in foot surgery, reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery.
Doc Talk is a free community education series where Sanford physicians present and answer questions on a wide variety of topics. Doc Talk presentations are not a substitute for receiving medical advice. If you have health concerns, please arrange a consultation with a primary care provider.
The Sanford Bismarck region provides health care to central and western North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota. It includes 25 clinics in Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson and Watford City, as well as a Level II trauma center located in Bismarck.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves 1.4 million patients and nearly 200,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 45 hospitals, 211 clinic locations, more than 160 Good Samaritan Society senior living centers, 2,900 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 540 active clinical trials, and nine world clinic locations around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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