Residents in Sayward will soon have improved access to specialized foot care services, as the Sayward Community Health Society has secured two experienced foot care nurses to provide regular monthly clinics in the community.
According to an announcement shared with residents, two highly qualified and experienced foot care nurses have agreed to travel to Sayward and provide services out of the local medical clinic on an alternating monthly schedule. The arrangement is currently confirmed through August, with hopes to extend the program further into the fall, potentially until winter road conditions make travel more difficult.
Both nurses are based in Campbell River and will operate privately, similar to most specialized foot care providers in the region. Fees are considered reasonable, and patients will receive receipts that can be submitted for extended medical benefits or income tax purposes. To help keep costs lower for residents, the Sayward Community Health Society is assisting with travel expenses for the visiting nurses.
Appointments must be booked directly with the nurses and cannot be scheduled through the Sayward clinic. Priority for the April appointment date will be given to patients who were previously receiving foot care services from Greg, the community’s former certified foot care provider.
The upcoming clinic dates are scheduled as follows:
- April 28 – Tanya Cullen, $70 per hour, phone 250-202-3802
- May 26 – Conny Agarwal, $65 per hour, phone 416-399-8123
- June 24 – Tanya Cullen
- July 28 – Conny Agarwal
- August 25 – Tanya Cullen
Payment will be accepted by cash, cheque, or e-transfer, as credit and debit card services will not be available.
The initiative aims to maintain consistent access to essential foot care services for Sayward residents, particularly seniors and individuals with medical conditions that require regular treatment. Community organizers hope that strong local support and steady appointment bookings will encourage the nurses to continue traveling to Sayward beyond the summer months.
The Sayward Community Health Society expressed optimism that the program will provide much-needed continuity of care and ensure residents do not have to travel long distances for routine foot care services.
