Windom, MN – Windom Area Health and Community Blood Bank (CBB) partner up to host a community blood drive that will strengthen the local supply throughout the summer months. Residents are asked to consider donating blood on Monday, July 8th between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Windom Area […]
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Caught You Caring: Gina Hauge We are thrilled to announce that Gina Hauge has been selected as the Q2 Employee of the Quarter at Windom Area Health! Gina is a dedicated Patient Access Representative in our Business Office, and her friendly demeanor at our front reception desk makes her an exemplary representative of our organization.
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Recently, we have been faced with rain and flooding. Rain can be a blessing and a disaster at the same time. Good rain gives us hope for a better tomorrow: our crops grow and we look forward to the best produce. Farmers hope for the increased revenue through increased production and consumers look forward to
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Windom, MN – Together with Windom Area Health, the Foundation’s mission is to promote exceptional quality care and wellbeing for rural communities in southwest Minnesota. Aligned with its mission, the Windom Area Health Foundation recently awarded several continuing education scholarships to local students pursuing careers in the healthcare field. Previous recipients of these scholarships have
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Windom, MN – Community Blood Bank (CBB) will be hosting a community blood drive at Windom Area Health Monday, April 29th between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donors may schedule a donation appointment by clicking here, or logging onto cbblifeblood.org, selecting “events” and April 29th, or calling CBB at 605-331-3222. Those
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Each year, we celebrate National Volunteer Week to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers give to our mission. Our work at Windom Area Health (WAH) would not be possible without their support! We are fortunate to have several volunteer-led groups. Our Governing Board, led by members in our community, provides organizational oversight. As the charitable arm
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Caught You Caring: Tracy Schafer Windom Area Health would like to announce the recipient of the Employee of the Quarter for Q1 as our Business Office Lead, Tracy Schafer! Tracy has consistently demonstrated unparalleled dedication, outstanding leadership, and unwavering commitment to our shared mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. Colleagues have been
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Windom, MN – Starting January 29th a new telemetry system for the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at Windom Area Health was installed and implemented. The new system is through ScottCare Cardiovascular Solutions and is called VersaCare. It includes transmitters (or monitors) that patients wear during their sessions. The transmitters are three lead electrode devices that are
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Windom, MN – When you think of Windom Area Health, hopefully you’re reminded of a positive “patient experience” where you are receiving care from providers you know, friendly faces on campus, and valuing the convenience of not having to drive far. Windom Area Health is here because of you and for you. As services grow,
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Your heart affects every aspect of your health – including your ability to heal wounds. Your heart circulates oxygen and nutrient-rich blood throughout your body. Cardiovascular diseases damage blood vessels and cause blockages that obstruct the flow of blood. This decreased blood flow hinders the delivery of oxygen and nutrition needed for proper wound healing.
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For many of us winter can leave us feeling a bit “off.” The joy and excitement of the holiday can get us through till New Years and afterwards it can feel hard, long, and dark as we digest our holidays and the months of cold ahead of us. This can bring increased feelings of loneliness,
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Do you have a family history of heart disease, vascular disease, aortic aneurysm or stroke? Do you smoke, have high cholesterol, high blood pressure or are obese? These are only a few of many risk factors and reasons why you want to come in for our newly offered Heart and Vascular Screenings performed right here
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