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Saturday, February 28, 2026

Life After a Double Lung Transplant A Patient's Story


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Fungal Infection Myths BUSTED! It's NOT Systemic


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Friday, February 27, 2026

For Member | Faith, Family & Nice Nails 👣❤️ (A Special Visit)


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Post-Storm Mold Nightmare: Can This Florida House Be Saved?


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HIPAA Changed Everything… Even Thank-You Cards 😳 Why doctors can’t say “thank you”


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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Doctor & HIPAA rules - Trust Means Everything 👣💙


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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Thick Toenails: Treat, Remove, or Just Maintain?


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Professional Nail Care That Actually Works #pedicure #nailcare


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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Timeshare Destroyed Getting a Refund


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Monday, February 23, 2026

Freezing vs. Acid for Warts - What Happens When Treatment Spreads?


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The Nail That's Been Damaged for Decades


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Routine Nail Trim With a Surprise Concern Between the Toes


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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Hurricane Charlie vs. Cappetino Island Changes


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Athletes: Are Your Toenails Causing Hidden Damage?


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Are Arch Supports Really Necessary for Foot Pain? 👣


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Saturday, February 21, 2026

The Importance of Regular Skin Checks


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Chemo and Fungus: What You NEED to Know!


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The Risks of Thick and Long ToeNails


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Friday, February 20, 2026

Intro | Loose Toenail? Safe Trim + Important Skin Check Reminder


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FEET-ure Friday | Nail Trimming With Some Questions


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Members | Nail Trimming With Some Questions


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More Than Foot Care: Conversations in the Chair


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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Are Long Second Toes Genetic? What It Means for Your Nails


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The Art of Customizing Footwear: A Doctor’s Guide


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Welcome to the world of Dr. Nail Nipper — where precision meets relief.


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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Secret Question I Can’t Share On Video 👀


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The Perils of Procrastination Foot Care Edition


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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Foot Care: Why Scheduling Matters More Than You Think 👣


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A Foot Doctor's Journey From Calluses to Comfort


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Monday, February 16, 2026

Nervous About Foot Treatment? You’re Not Alone.


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How We Freeze Warts The Process Explained! 🥶🔍


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Foot Care Essentials: Pads, Pressure Relief & Painful Corn Treatment


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Sunday, February 15, 2026

👣✨ Little Pieces at a Time ✂️


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Why Regular Foot Care Matters More Than You Think | Prevent Problems Before They Start


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Saturday, February 14, 2026

Why You Should Cut Toenails Straight Across 👣 a shorter version


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Checking Wart Removal The Surprising Results! 😮


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Nail Care Tips Avoiding Common Mistakes #podiatry #foothealth #drnailnipper


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Understanding Hematomas and Healing Time


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Friday, February 13, 2026

An Unexpected Injury at the Arboretum 😱


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The Impact of Chemotherapy on Immunity


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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Swimming and the Thrill of Nature 🏊‍♂️


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Managing Foot Health the Right Way | Comfort Comes First


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Daily Life Adjustments and Skin Care Tips 🌼


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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Pedicures & Problem Nails: What’s Safe? | Podiatrist Advice


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How Often Should You See a Podiatrist (Insurance Tips!)


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From Socks to Smiles: Real Patient Follow-Up Care Experiences


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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Take the Stairs: Small Changes for Big Health Gains!


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The Most Satisfying Part of a Podiatrist Visit 👣✨


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Monday, February 9, 2026

Admiring Active Seniors Health Tips for All Ages!


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Treating an open wound the doctor's approach


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From Painful Shoes to Total Comfort — A Patient’s Story | Original Rams Horn Toenail – Final


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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Dog Hair Under a Toenail?! The Real Story Behind This Nail – Halftime


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Super Bowl of Dr Nail Nipper - Original Rams Horn Toenail - Part 1


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Treating Warts Innovative Approaches! ❄️✨


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Saturday, February 7, 2026

✨ The Final Step: Polishing a Podiatrist’s Work 👣🩺


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Friday, February 6, 2026

✨ FEET-ure Friday for Members 👣


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The Journey of Wart Treatment Keeping You Healthy! 💪😷


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Understanding Foot Care Through Wound Management 👟


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Thursday, February 5, 2026

The Difference Between Genetic and Acquired Ingrown Toenails


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How a Podiatrist Removes Deeply Ingrown Toenails


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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The Secret to Perfectly Smooth Toenail Edges 👣✨


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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Travel Tales: Exploring Norway and Sweden – What You Need to Know! ✈️❄️


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Monday, February 2, 2026

What’s Causing Shooting Foot Pain? ⚡🦶


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Sunday, February 1, 2026

How to Choose the Right Foot Care Products (Doctor-Approved Tips)


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The Doctor’s Plan for Ongoing Wound Care 🩹


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Pincer Toenails Explained | Why These Nails Hurt & How We Treat Them – Dr Nail Nipper


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About Me

Judith Sperling Hechter, DPM
Dr. Hechter graduated in 1990 from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed her residency at Metropolitan-Mt.Sinai Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This included rotations through Hennepin County Medical Center and the International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet Medical Center. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. Dr.Hechter is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Family Practice and Community Health. Dr.Hechter has been a member of the Twin Cities Marathon medical team since 1990, and has lectured at running clubs, walking clubs and diabetic education courses. She was president of the Minnesota Board of Podiatric Medicine from 1994 to 2006.
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      • Life After a Double Lung Transplant A Patient's Story
      • Fungal Infection Myths BUSTED! It's NOT Systemic
      • For Member | Faith, Family & Nice Nails 👣❤️ (A Sp...
      • Post-Storm Mold Nightmare: Can This Florida House ...
      • HIPAA Changed Everything… Even Thank-You Cards 😳 ...
      • Doctor & HIPAA rules - Trust Means Everything 👣💙
      • Thick Toenails: Treat, Remove, or Just Maintain?
      • Professional Nail Care That Actually Works #pedicu...
      • Timeshare Destroyed Getting a Refund
      • Freezing vs. Acid for Warts - What Happens When Tr...
      • The Nail That's Been Damaged for Decades
      • Routine Nail Trim With a Surprise Concern Between ...
      • Hurricane Charlie vs. Cappetino Island Changes
      • Athletes: Are Your Toenails Causing Hidden Damage?
      • Are Arch Supports Really Necessary for Foot Pain? 👣
      • The Importance of Regular Skin Checks
      • Chemo and Fungus: What You NEED to Know!
      • The Risks of Thick and Long ToeNails
      • Intro | Loose Toenail? Safe Trim + Important Skin ...
      • FEET-ure Friday | Nail Trimming With Some Questions
      • Members | Nail Trimming With Some Questions
      • More Than Foot Care: Conversations in the Chair
      • Are Long Second Toes Genetic? What It Means for Yo...
      • The Art of Customizing Footwear: A Doctor’s Guide
      • Welcome to the world of Dr. Nail Nipper — where pr...
      • The Secret Question I Can’t Share On Video 👀
      • The Perils of Procrastination Foot Care Edition
      • Foot Care: Why Scheduling Matters More Than You Th...
      • A Foot Doctor's Journey From Calluses to Comfort
      • Nervous About Foot Treatment? You’re Not Alone.
      • How We Freeze Warts The Process Explained! 🥶🔍
      • Foot Care Essentials: Pads, Pressure Relief & Pain...
      • 👣✨ Little Pieces at a Time ✂️
      • Why Regular Foot Care Matters More Than You Think ...
      • Why You Should Cut Toenails Straight Across 👣 a s...
      • Checking Wart Removal The Surprising Results! 😮
      • Nail Care Tips Avoiding Common Mistakes #podiatry...
      • Understanding Hematomas and Healing Time
      • An Unexpected Injury at the Arboretum 😱
      • The Impact of Chemotherapy on Immunity
      • Swimming and the Thrill of Nature 🏊‍♂️
      • Managing Foot Health the Right Way | Comfort Comes...
      • Daily Life Adjustments and Skin Care Tips 🌼
      • Pedicures & Problem Nails: What’s Safe? | Podiatri...
      • How Often Should You See a Podiatrist (Insurance T...
      • From Socks to Smiles: Real Patient Follow-Up Care ...
      • Take the Stairs: Small Changes for Big Health Gains!
      • The Most Satisfying Part of a Podiatrist Visit 👣✨
      • Admiring Active Seniors Health Tips for All Ages!
      • Treating an open wound the doctor's approach
      • From Painful Shoes to Total Comfort — A Patient’s ...
      • Dog Hair Under a Toenail?! The Real Story Behind T...
      • Super Bowl of Dr Nail Nipper - Original Rams Horn ...
      • Treating Warts Innovative Approaches! ❄️✨
      • ✨ The Final Step: Polishing a Podiatrist’s Work 👣🩺
      • ✨ FEET-ure Friday for Members 👣
      • The Journey of Wart Treatment Keeping You Healthy!...
      • Understanding Foot Care Through Wound Management 👟
      • The Difference Between Genetic and Acquired Ingrow...
      • How a Podiatrist Removes Deeply Ingrown Toenails
      • The Secret to Perfectly Smooth Toenail Edges 👣✨
      • Travel Tales: Exploring Norway and Sweden – What Y...
      • What’s Causing Shooting Foot Pain? ⚡🦶
      • How to Choose the Right Foot Care Products (Doctor...
      • The Doctor’s Plan for Ongoing Wound Care 🩹
      • Pincer Toenails Explained | Why These Nails Hurt &...
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