Clinton Township Newsletter

4 O c t O b e r 2 0 1 8 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com OVER 25 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment for: • Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar War ts/Children & Adults • Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fascitis • Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Spor t Injuries: Bunions/Hammer toes • Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare • DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON SITE DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist-Surgeon Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Highway 22 West, Lebanon | 908.236.6999 Call Today and Have Relief Tomorrow! Visit our website at: www.DrTzorfas.com Also Located at the Brass Castle Professional Bldg., 10 Brass Castle Rd., Washington, NJ 908.835.1730 Evening Appointments Available Medicare and Most Insurances Accepted Digital Scanning Tool Diabetic Shoes/ Inserts Richie Brace Custom Orthotics • No more casting or foam impressions needed. • Can be done during your regular office visit. • Takes only minutes. • Covered by most insurance plans/Medicare. Now Available in Both Offices (Lebanon & Washington) OVER 25 YEARS IN PRACTICE Y o u n g W o m e n a n d F u n g u s T o e n a i l s By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M. Fungus toenails are a very common toenail infection. It can cause the toenails to become thick, yellow, discolored and many times become painful. It can occur in almost any age group but effects mostly older adults because of their poor circulation and poor immune systems. It also is caused by trauma to the nail which could easily be from constant bumping and banging. Another possible cause might be from constantly being in closed shoes with excess of moisture and perspiration. For many years fungus toenails in young women, including teenage girls, was a very rare occurrence. There has now been a ten-fold increase in the number of young women getting fungus in their toenails. One of the possible causes is from overuse of nail polish during the winter months. In the winter women tend to wear closed shoes, socks and/or stockings. This can cause excessive perspiration and moisture which is a breeding ground for fungus toenails. In addition, continuous use of nail polish does not allow the nail to breath. Once the fungus gets into one toenail it can spread to all the toenails and can even go to fingernails. There are numerous treatments for fungus toenails including topicals, and orals medications as well as laser treatment. Treatment for this infection can take months and even years to get a complete clearing. It is recommended to check your toenails every couple of weeks. Take the polish off your toenails and check to see if you have any yellowish discoloration. If you do, contact your local podiatrist so he can make a full evaluation and do a fungal culture and then he or she can get you on the proper treatment for this problem. If you have any foot problems, issues and questions, please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999, or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon. The North Hunterdon HS PTSA welcomes all the students and faculty back to school for the 2018-2019 school year. We look forward to another great year partnering with the school. A few things we have going on this month: · New this year is a Community Discount card to save with local restaurants and businesses throughout the school year. The savings are reusable till next summer and can be used at places like Chelsea's in Lebanon, Tirpak Cleaners, Clinton Bagel and a few popular restaurants in Flemington. The card is $15. · We are still selling the KidsStuff Savings book, where you save on National and Regional businesses. This year they made it easier by linking it to an app for your phone, so you do not have to remember to bring it with you in the stores. · Check out the new North Swag in our spirit wear section. Makes for great gifts for the kids and parents! · We continue our partnership with Catalyst. They provide excellent preparation on the SAT and ACT tests. You can attend sessions at Voorhees if those dates work better for you. Tell all your out of North friends too! The sessions are open to anybody needing to improve their test taking skills. More details, and the link to join PTSA can be found at http://www. nhvweb.net/nhhs/ptsa/ (along the right side.) Remember, the Homecoming Game is October 5 and we are hosting the annual Pasta dinner before the game. Take out will be available. Come out and enjoy great food in a relaxing atmosphere before heading to the game to cheer on the Defending State Champions!

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