Andrea Hyperbaric Wound Care & Health Center

Late-Winter Foot-Safety Checklist — Diabetes, Neuropathy & Poor Circulation (No Holiday Mention)

**Revised for Feb 16, 2026 (per owner request): No holiday mention.** Keep practical, late-winter–specific, education-first. **Influencer video concept (non-graphic, practical + supportive):** - **Hook (0–3s):** “Late winter can be rough on your feet—especially with diabetes, neuropathy, or poor circulation. Here’s a 60-second winter foot-safety checklist.” - **Rapid late-winter checklist (3–30s):** 1) **Dry, cracked skin** (cold air + indoor heat) → small cracks can raise infection risk. 2) **Cold-related reduced blood flow** → slower healing; toes may look pale or feel cooler. 3) **Tight boots + thicker socks** → pressure points, rubbing, blisters. 4) **Neuropathy** → you may not feel a blister forming. 5) **“Waiting it out”** → small skin breaks can become stubborn, non-healing wounds. - **Prevention routine (30–45s):** - Daily “look + feel” foot check (tops, bottoms, between toes). - Moisturize feet (**avoid lotion between toes**). - Choose wide-toe footwear; break in new shoes slowly. - Change socks if damp; keep feet warm and dry. - **When to call (45–60s):** - Call if you notice **new redness, swelling, warmth, drainage, a blister that isn’t improving, black/blue discoloration, increasing pain, fever, or any wound that isn’t improving within 24–48 hours**—especially with diabetes/poor circulation. - **Soft services mention (last 5–8s, not salesy):** “At Andrea Hyperbaric Wound Care & Health Center, we focus on advanced lower-extremity wound care and limb-salvage–oriented treatment, using a minimally invasive approach when possible. For certain non-healing wounds, **HBOT** may be recommended as a non-invasive outpatient option.” **Required HBOT education overlay (1–2 quick lines on-screen):** - “HBOT = breathing 100% oxygen in a pressurized, full-body chamber (outpatient, non-invasive).” - “Session length and total treatments vary by condition—your care team will personalize your plan.” **B-roll / visuals (non-graphic):** winter boots, cushioned socks, lotion, mirror for checking soles, clinic exterior/front desk check-in, patient resting comfortably in a full-body hyperbaric chamber. **On-screen clinic footer (last frame, high-contrast):** Andrea Hyperbaric Wound Care & Health Center Avenue, Ozone Park, NY Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00am–5:00pm | Sat 9:00am–1:00pm **Suggested caption (optional):** Cold weather = dry skin + tighter footwear + less circulation. If you have diabetes or neuropathy, check your feet daily and don’t “wait it out.” **Hashtags (optional):** #DiabeticFootCare #WoundCare #HyperbaricOxygenTherapy #HBOT #LimbSalvage #QueensNY #OzonePark