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Dr. Joseph Borreggine, recently participated in an Illinois statewide public call-in event this past November
Chicago,IL- Local podiatric physician and President of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association, Dr. Joseph Borreggine, recently participated in an Illinois statewide public call-in event this past November. Borreggine and many of his Illinois podiatric colleagues fielded many calls from the public who had questions about their feet and the problems that may be having. This public call-in is an annual event sponsored by the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association along with medical vendors associated with podiatric medicine. Borreggine said, "With number of calls received at this event, I was please to see that the public finds foot health important part of their life." Dr. Joseph Borreggine practices in East Central Illinois.

Las Vegas, NV- Podiatric physician, Dr. Joseph Borreggine
President of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA) attended the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Alliance Meeting this past December in Las Vegas. Borreggine and other members from the other state component delegations participated in discussions related to the future of podiatric medicine. Selected topics included the pending national health care reform legislation, national scope of practice for podiatric medicine, and the goals accomplished and the current efforts for the APMA's "Vision 2015" to help the podiatric profession obtain parity with their allopathic/osteopathic counterparts. "Podiatric medicine has many challenges facing the profession now and into the future and gatherings like this are certainly a step in the right direction for podiatric medicine", said Borreggine about this event. Dr. Borreggine practices and lives with his family in East Central Illinois.

 

drSkokie,IL-On Nov. 11, 2009, local podiatric physician and surgeon and President of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA), Dr Joseph Borreggine, recently attended the IPMA Fall Seminar in Skokie, IL . Dr. Borreggine, the IPMA board, and staff hosted about 150 podiatric physicians. This meeting provided continuing medical educational opportunities to all those in attendance. Topics included lectures on the most current medical and surgical techniques used in the profession. Borreggine chaired one of the lecture formats which provided certain IPMA members educational grass roots lobbying techniques. Obtaining this type of information will help these Illinois podiatrists to better converse with their legislators regarding the pending health care reforms. Borreggine lives with his family in Charleston and practices in East Central Illinois.

Joseph Borreggine,DPM
Podiatric Physician
2111 18th Street, Charleston,IL 61920
(217)348-0888
www.myfeethurt.net

 

First Annual AFL-CIO Office of Professional International Union (OPEIU)

Las Vegas, NV-Local podiatric physician, Dr. Joseph Borreggine recently attended the First Annual AFL-CIO Office of Professional International Union (OPEIU) Local 45 meeting representing the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association as their President. He was joined by other podiatric colleagues and their association executive directors from five other states to discuss the pending health care reform changes affecting the profession. In 1999, Illinois podiatric physicians joined Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, Vermont and New Hampshire and became involved with the AFL-CIO. This professional affiliation has allowed podiatrists in these states to have a stronger political voice along with the support of 12 million union members nationwide. Borreggine practices in Effingham and Charleston, IL.

 

Chicago, IL-Local podiatric physician and President of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association

Chicago, IL-Local podiatric physician and President of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association, Dr. Joseph Borreggine, recently spoke to the Illinois State Medical Society's Legal Committee looking for support about possible changes needing to be made to the Medical Corporation Act. Currently, podiatric physicians are not included in the Medical Corporation Act which prevents them from participating in becoming voting members in MD/DO corporate practices or allow them to employ MD/DO's into their own practices. With the steady increase over the years in multi-specialty medical groups, podiatric physicians are lobbying to be included in the Medical Corporation Act legislative language so that they can be included in the practice corporate structure rather than just be employees. Borreggine practices in Charleston and Effingham, IL

 

Dr. Borreggine sworn in as the President of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA)

Rosemont, IL: Local podiatric physician and surgeon, Dr. Joseph Borreggine, was sworn in as the president of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA) during the IPMA Annual Meeting held at the Wyndham Hotel in Rosemont, IL from Sept. 11-13, 2009. Dr. Borreggine has been involved with IPMA board for over 15 years. During his inaugural speech, Borreggine indicated that he would work diligently with IPMA executive board and staff to help Illinois podiatrists manage their way through the pending health care reforms coming out of Washington, DC. He also urged the membership to help him increase the number of podiatric residencies in Illinois. There are a number of other issues that are facing the podiatric profession in Illinois that will he will persue as well. Borreggine will serve his one year term as the IPMA's president until September 2010. Borreggine practices in Effingham and Charleston, IL.

Surgical Workshop

St Louis, MO - On August 22, 2009 local podiatric physician and surgeon, Dr. Joseph Borreggine, attended a surgical workshop and seminar dealing with the latest advances in foot and ankle surgery. The seminar was sponsored by Arthrex, Inc. and was held at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in St. Louis. These surgical skills will allow Dr. Borreggine to be able perform foot and ankle surgery using the latest advances in orthopedic tecnology. Borreggine practices in Effingham and Charleston, IL.

Patients find new treatment for flat feet; Podiatrists find new implant effective in curing problems associated with arch problems

Chicago-August 17, 2009--Like many Americans, Plainfield, Ill.-resident Tamara Jack suffered foot pain for several years before taking action. Jack, a 20-year old college student who used to run track in high school, dealt with chronic pain in her foot until it became so unbearable it hurt when she pressed her foot on the gas when driving.

“When I was running, I never was able to give it any rest to heal so it just kept getting worse,” said the University of Phoenix elementary education student. Jack said that she went to see a couple of doctors but her foot never healed. Eventually, she was referred to podiatrists Marlene Reid and her husband Larry Kosova, DPM, in Naperville, Ill.

Jack thought her foot problem was related to a stubborn case of plantar faciitis—a common problem that occurs when the tendon connecting the heal bone to the ball of the foot becomes inflamed. Turns out she had a condition called hyperpronation, or flat feet, which is a condition caused by the hereditary underdevelopment of the ankle bone or heel bone that can often cause a variety of foot and musculoskeletal problems.

According to Dr. Kosova, this condition creates an abnormal range of motion of the anklebone inward, forward or downward. The abnormal motion leads to the closing of the naturally occurring space between the ankle and heel bones. The end result is foot pain that is sometimes hard to diagnose. In the past, doctors would treat this conservatively and hoped it would get batter, or in dire circumstances, partial heel surgery was required.

“Heel surgery can be a radical approach for this as it requires the podiatrist to removed a portion of the heel bone,” Kosova said.

Recently, podiatrists like Dr. Kosova and others are turning to a new approach for chronic and debilitating flat feet called the HyProCure implant/stent system made by Gramedica, Inc., Warren, Mich. With the HyProCure implant, the podiatrist inserts a small screw directly into the collapsed space or hole so when the foot bends or flexes, it doesn’t complete collapse. The implant instantly restores the foot's natural anatomy, and therefore corrects the imbalance propagated throughout the body.

Joseph Borreggine, DPM, from Charleston, Ill. has been using the new implant on several patients with good results thus far. Borregine said that patients with hyperpronation also develop lower leg, back and hip problems because the pain causes them change their gait.

“Most of my patients have suffered greatly with painful flat feet and other lower extremity and back, hip, and sometimes even neck and shoulder problems because of their abnormal gait pattern,” he said. “They have tried many over-the counter and/or prescription orthotic inserts which have not solved their condition, either.”

Louisville, Ill. resident Betty Willison had suffered from a painful foot condition for years before finally getting a recommendation to see Borreggine. Willison, 79, always had high arches but she noticed they were gradually collapsing before the pain began.

“My neighbor’s son recommended Dr. Borreggine and I had the procedure done a few years ago,” she said. “I was up and walking, first with a walker, then a cane, then by myself, in a short period of time.”

According to Borreggine, the procedure is done with a local anesthetic using a small incision.

“My patients are happy to hear that such an important procedure can be done with such a small incision, compared to the more traditional large incision procedures that are much more disabling,” he said.

This procedure is covered under most insurance plans and is quite cost-effective for the patient because of the short out-patient procedure time involved as well as the relatively quick recovery from the procedure, Borreggine said.

Tamara Jack had the procedure done on June 3rd and was back biking and exercising in six weeks.

“The procedure worked very well and now I have the option to use this with my other foot, which I’m having trouble with as well.”

Podiatrist Discusses Flatfoot Surgery

Joseph Borreggine, DPM, a local podiatrist and owner of The Family Foot Care Center in Charleston and Effingham, IL performs a type of surgical flat foot correction known as “subtalar joint arthroereisis,” that focuses on repairing the sinus tarsi, an opening on the outside of the foot between the ankle and heel bone. “This canal collapses in people who have flexible flat feet, and it can cause a number of other foot problems down the road,” he says.

Borreggine uses a HyProCure sinus implant to ensure the sinus tarsi remains open. “By using this small stent, which is the
exact shape of the natural opening, to hold the sinus tarsi open, we can allow for normal joint rotation and proper alignment of the entire leg,” he says. The outpatient procedure requires only a small incision, and patients are able to walk the same day, wearing a post-surgical boot for about a week.

“We follow the procedure with some physical therapy, and many patients don’t even need an orthotic afterward,” he adds. Borreggine says he has performed countless such procedures during the past three years and reports it has provided a permanent solution for people of all ages. “If orthotics haven’t worked, this is an option, and we’re glad to have something like this finally available for our patients.”

Dr. Joseph Borreggine, recently lectured for Gramedica International Implant Institute (GIII) in Lombard, IL

Charleston, IL- Local podiatric physician, Dr. Joseph Borreggine, recently lectured for Gramedica International Implant Institute (GIII) in Lombard, IL. Borreggine spoke to a group of 20 podiatric foot and ankle surgeons about a highly advanced and superior surgical technique used to correct flat feet. The lecture provided the participants the ability obtain the most current information on a small implant, called a "HyProCure" stent. Borreggine explained to his colleagues the indications, procedures, the historical scientific background, as well as, the most current research regarding the HyProCure stent. Borreggine said in a recent interview about the HyProCure, "With this stent being inserted into the foot during a simple outpatient procedure, a chronic flat foot problem may be eliminated completely". Borreggine also taught a sponsored Gramedica, Inc.hands-on surgical workshop for all those in attendance. This workshop allowed hi s! ! colleagues to learn the necessary surgical skills to perform this procedure. Borreggine became a Master Surgeon with Gramedica, Inc for the HyProCure procedure in November 2006. Dr. Borreggine practices in Charleston and Effingham, IL.

Dr. Joseph Borreggine authors "The Podiatric Practice Manual: "A Guide to Running an Effective Practice'"

Charleston, IL-Dr. Joseph Borreggine, podiatric physician from Charleston, IL recently authored "The Podiatric Practice Manual: "A Guide to Running an Effective Practice'". The Manual places an emphasis on improving and aiding the medical and business aspects of running an efficient and successful medical practice. Borreggine said "This manual was years in the making". Dr. Borreggine has been in practice for over 20 years and has compiled the information in this manual in response to the rigors of running his business. He hopes that this manual will not only help his profession glean the necessary information to help a practitioner run their practice more effectively, but to overcome and prevent unforeseen mistakes that occur in the day-to-day operation of a podiatric medical practice. In an ever changing health care environment, Borreggine looks to provide continual updates in future editions of the manual.

Dr. Borreggine meets with Congressman Aaron Shock in DC

Podiatric physician Dr. Joseph Borreggine participated in a legislative meeting along with his Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA) colleagues this past April 2009 while in Washington, DC. He met with US Congressman Aaron Shock from Peoria, Illinois to discuss pending healthcare reform.

Pictured from L to R are Dr. Joseph Borreggine, an unnamed podiatric medical student, Dr. Paul Brezenski President of the IPMA, and Congressman Shock
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Dr. Borreggine attends "Annual Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Lobby Day
Charleston, IL-Podiatric physician, Dr. Joseph Borreggine recently attended the "Annual Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA) Lobby Day" which was held on April 22, 2009. Dr. Borreggine is the President-Elect of the IPMA and joined his IPMA executive council colleagues to lobby Springfield legislators. There are many issues facing Illinois podiatric physicians. Having the ability to speak directly to State of Illinois representatives, allowed Dr. Borreggine and his fellow podiatrists to get their voice heard. "With the sweeping health care reform issues facing the State, any opportunity that we as a podiatric profession can do to be included in the process is vitally important to our future", said Dr. Borreggine. The IPMA looks to return next year to Springfield. Borreggine practices in Charleston and Effingham, IL



From L to R, Illinois State Senator Dale Righter, podiatrists Dr. John Sigle, Dr. Joseph Borreggine (President-Elect IPMA), and Dr. Ada Paloucci (Treasurer IPMA)


Dr. Borreggine attends Midwest Podiatry Conference
Charleston-Local podiatric physician and surgeon, Joseph Borreggine, DPM, recently attended the Midwest Podiatry Conference held in Chicago April 2-5, 2009. Over 1,000 of his colleagues from across the Midwest attended the meeting. The four day program offered numerous lectures and workshops providing the most current techniques and procedures available in podiatric medicine and surgery. Continuing medical education credits were available for all those in attendance. Borreggine practices in Charleston and Effingham, L.

APMA Awards Illinois and Virginia for Outstanding PR Efforts
During APMA's 89th Annual House of Delegates, two state component societies received awards for outstanding public relations efforts during the 2008 Elect to Save Your Feet (ESYF) campaign last November. Illinois and Virginia were awarded the honor for the following actions:

ILLINOIS: The Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA) leveraged Diabetes Awareness Month by planning a statewide hotline event to encourage people with foot-care related questions to call and talk to a podiatrist. A news release was distributed individually to a statewide media list that included daily newspapers, television stations, and radio stations. This received great coverage, including a story that ran in the Chicago Tribune. IPMA proved to be quite hip and tech savvy as they used social media to bolster traditional media outreach. A Facebook event was created, and people were encouraged to use Twitter to "tweet" questions.



Accepting on behalf of IPMA (left to right): David A. Yeager, DPM; Mary S. Feeley, IPMA executive director; Paul F. Brezinski, DPM; Marlene M. Reid, DPM; and Joseph S. Borreggine, DPM

Local Podiatrist Attends Conference in Washington, DC

Charleston,IL- Local podiatric physician, Dr. Joseph Borreggine, recently attended the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual House of Delegates Meeting and Legislative Leadership Conference in Washington, DC from March 20-24, 2009. The podiatric physician delegation gathered to pass resolutions to further the profession and they elected a new president of the association, as well. There were many speakers who provided information to those in attendance on the current activities of the APMA.The APMA members also had the opportunity to go Capitol Hill and lobby for their profession. Borreggine and his colleagues met with many of their Congressman to try and seek support from the legislators regarding health care reform. Dr. Borreggine practices in Charleston and Effingham, IL.

Dr. Borreggine attends APMA Forum in Washington, DC

Dr. Joseph Borreggine, podiatric physician and surgeon, who practices in Charleston and Effingham, IL recently attended the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) State Advocacy Forum.To help APMA members become proactive, speakers at the 2009 APMA State Advocacy Forum educated participants on the important issues affecting podiatric medicine and offered strategies to resolve them through legislative, regulatory, and legal means. The 2009 APMA State Advocacy Forum was held January 31 in Arlington, VA.

Forum participants discussed insurance reimbursement discrimination and how to pass scope of practice legislation in their states. Borreggine and his colleagues also recieved advice on best practices on lobbying and how members can prepare for a meeting with legislators.

Borreggine and the other fourm attendees contributed their own personal experiences to the discussion and asked stimulating questions that contributed to the overall successes of the forum.

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