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Porterville clinic leaders tell county supervisors diabetic foot-care needs exceed local capacity
Summary
Representatives of Stockdale Podiatry Group and a Western University-trained physician described high rates of diabetic patients, amputations and limited specialty access in Porterville and asked to partner with local health systems to fill gaps.
Representatives from Stockdale Podiatry Group and a physician from Western University told the Tulare County Board of Supervisors during public comment that Porterville lacks sufficient specialty foot and ankle care to meet high local needs among diabetic patients.
A Stockdale representative identified in the record as Sherry introduced the group and said the practice has 12 podiatric physicians across four Central Valley locations,…
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