Plessen Healthcare is pleased to welcome podiatrist, Dr. John Cook, to our team of healthcare professionals. Dr. Cook is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He specializes in heel pain, ankle pain, tendonitis, sports-related injuries, Lapiplasty® 3d Bunion Correction, wound care, stem cell grafts, amputation prevention, and advanced diabetic ulcer […]
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Summer Health and Safety Tips
As summer heats up and the holiday weekend approaches, it’s important to stay safe at the beach, playing sports, and at the backyard barbecue. The summer months mean that school is out and families are more active, raising the risks of injury. We’ve compiled some summer safety guidelines from the Red Cross and other sources to make sure […]
Sunscreen and Your Health
Use sunscreen daily to help prevent against premature aging and skin cancers Though we enjoy beautiful sunny weather year-round in the U.S. Virgin Islands, as the summer months approach, the sun’s rays are even stronger due to the Earth’s tilt. It’s a good time to take stock of your skincare practices, take an inventory of your sunscreen, and commit to practicing safe sun prevention. […]
Plessen Healthcare Launches Nationally Registered Apprenticeship Program
Nine Local Apprentices Enrolled in National Healthcare Certification Program. ST CROIX, USVI, May 7, 2021 – Plessen Healthcare launched their medical professional apprenticeship program with an orientation held at the Orange Grove Medical Campus on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Department of Labor Commissioner, Gary Molloy, attended the orientation and expressed his well wishes and continued […]
Get Your Plessen Healthcare COVID-19 Vaccine Card
Plessen Healthcare is making COVID-19 Vaccine Cards available to our patients free of charge. Vaccine Cards are available to fully vaccinated individuals who have received a positive IgG antibody test from either Plessen Urgent Care in Sunny Isles or Plessen Medical Center in Orange Grove within the past 4 months. Patients do not need to […]
Move More for Better Health
Many years ago, the American Heart Association deemed April “Move More Month” to encourage people to walk at least 10,000 steps per day for better heart health and overall well-being. At Plessen Healthcare we have challenged our team to move more! Nurse Practitioner, Jan Powell, has led the charge by organizing weekly after-work walk sessions […]
