Firstly, GPS has relocated to Granger Medical Clinic’s brand new building at 3181 West 9000 South in West Jordan, Utah.  This move accommodates the growing team working to support patients with chronic pain issues.

Secondly, Dr Craig Davis joins that expanding group.  Dr Davis is originally from Florida, attending University of Florida, Gainsville, FL and receiving a BSc in Zoology and a BA in Economics with Honors.  He then attended University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, FL, graduating with his Medical Degree in 2006.  Dr Davis interned at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL before moving to Boston MA for his Residency.

Dr Davis completed his Residency in Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine in 2010 and a Clinical Fellowship in Pain Management in 2011.  These were at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School.

 If you have hearing loss, or communicate with someone with hearing loss, here are some suggestions for aiding speech understanding.

• Use the person’s name to get their attention;
• Speak at a close distance;
• Speak clearly, in a normal tone of voice.  Some hearing aids reduce sound automatically if the input is too loud.  Clarity of speech is better than how loud you speak;
• Look at the person.  Many hard of hearing people use lip-reading to fill in the blanks;
• Speak slowly so the person may understand you better;
• In some cases, short sentences are easier for a person with hearing loss to process;
• Reducing background noise is good - turn off the radio or television if it doesn’t have to be on;
• Confirm the person has understood what you’ve been saying by asking them; and
• Be ready to use pen and paper where important information needs to be communicated. 

For further information contact Granger Hearing Center:

3725 West 4100 South, West Valley City, UT 84120.  Telephone: 801 965 3456

For further information contact Granger Hearing Center:

3725 West 4100 South, West Valley City, UT 84120.  Telephone: 801 965 3456

A “Health Maintenance Exam”, also called a “Preventative Visit” or “Physical Exam”, is intended to promote wellness and prevent disease.  It is a visit in which the doctor reviews your medical history, your family background and your lifestyle and discusses recommendations for things you can do to remain healthy.  This may include a recommendation for further testing such as screening for high cholesterol, diabetes and certain types of cancer.  It may also be recommended you receive certain vaccines to prevent you from contracting serious illnesses.

New rules under the Healthcare Reform Act regarding co-pays.

Under the new rules established by the Healthcare Reform Act, you may be eligible to receive “health maintenance services” without obligation of co-pays, deductibles or coinsurance.  While some insurance companies are not yet offering this benefit, in most cases, you may be eligible for this service.  We recommend you contact your insurance company to confirm your plan allows for health maintenance services without obligations of co-pay, deductibles or coinsurance.

What will my visit look like?

During your “health maintenance visit“, if you have specific health issues, questions or problems to address, your doctor may try briefly to assess them.  However, it is very likely your doctor will not have scheduled enough time to give full attention to more complicated issues.  You may be asked to return for a follow-up visit, or you may be referred to another physician / specialist for further evaluation.  The doctor may choose to address specific issues now and reschedule your “health maintenance visit“.  Visits during which specific health issues are treated or evaluated will be assessed the normal co-pays which apply to your insurance coverage.  If you have questions regarding the nature of your visit, ask your doctor.

What is the reason for today’s visit?

To assist your doctor in assessing your most pressing health issues, it is important we understand exactly why you need to be seen.  This allows us to schedule the appropriate amount of time for your visit.  If you have a pressing issue which needs to be addressed today, please let the receptionist, medical assistant or doctor know right away so we can determine your correct visit type and whether a co-pay should be applied.

Barefoot running has been touted as improving strength and balance, while promoting a more natural running style.  However, the risks of barefoot running include a lack of protection - which may lead to injuries such as puncture wounds - and increased stress on the lower extremities.

Currently, scientific research has been inconclusive regarding the benefits and/or risks of barefoot running. 

 Your best choice is to consult a podatrist, perhaps with a sports medicine background, to make an informed decision on all aspects of your running and training programs.

Dr Kelly Hamblin is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.  He splits his time between Jordan Medical Arts and Granger Medical Riverton. Appointments may be made by calling 801-352-5900 or 801-302-1700.

• Pain when the fracture occurs.  The pain often goes away after several hours.
• A toe that looks misshapen.
• Bruising and swelling the next day.

The best thing to remember is if you do injure your foot, don’t ignore it and don’t believe everything people say.

Trust a professional and call your podiatrist to have it checked out. 

Dr Kelly Hamblin is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.  He splits his time between Jordan Medical Arts and Granger Medical Riverton. Appointments may be made by calling 801-352-5900 or 801-302-1700.

For example:

• The bones may become deformed, limiting the ability to move the foot or finding shoes that fit.
• Severe fractures, or those within a joint, may cause arthritis.
• An untreated fracture can cause chronic pain and long-term dysfunction.

Dr Kelly Hamblin is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.  He splits his time between Jordan Medical Arts and Granger Medical Riverton. Appointments may be made by calling 801-352-5900 or 801-302-1700.

Based on the condition and the chronic nature of the disease, heel surgery can provide relief of pain and restore mobility in many cases.  The type of procedure is based on examination and usually consists of plantar fascia release, with or without a heel spur excision.  There have been various modifications and surgical enhancements regarding surgery to the heel.  Your podiatrist can determine which method is best for you.

Dr Kelly Hamblin is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.  He splits his time between Jordan Medical Arts and Granger Medical Riverton. Appointments may be made by calling 801-352-5900 or 801-302-1700.

More likely, however, removal of warts by a simple surgical procedure, performed under local anesthesia, may be prefered.

People with diabetes or circulatory, immunological, or neurlogical problems should be especially careful with the treatment of their warts and seek professional care at all times.

Dr Kelly Hamblin is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.  He splits his time between Jordan Medical Arts and Granger Medical Riverton. Appointments may be made by calling 801-352-5900 or 801-302-1700.

It is extremely important for patients with diabetes to schedule regular appointments with a podiatrist.  Don’t let pain be the guide; make footcare a part of your routine of overall care.

Dr Kelly Hamblin is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.  He splits his time between Jordan Medical Arts and Granger Medical Riverton. Appointments may be made by calling 801-352-5900 or 801-302-1700.