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Prioritizing mental wellness is a year-round practice. But there’s something about the winter months that can put us in a funk. The “Winter Blues” as we call it. There’s less daylight while driving home from work, sub-zero temps in the morning, and not as many people out in the neighborhood. And so far, this snow-sparse […]

The Windom Area Health Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new fund, set to go live this fall: the Mental Health Fund. Why? It’s no secret that mental wellbeing is a challenge in rural areas. It’s a challenge for adolescents, who are growing up in an era of access to social media

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

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

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.

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,

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

Hard to believe it is November and holiday season is right around the corner. I love this time of year. Feasting on the traditional Thanksgiving spread is one of my favorite meals of the whole year. Enjoying the stuffing, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie are some of my favorites, but unfortunately, they are not

Beatty Muller has been a longtime supporter of Windom Area Health. She and her late husband, David Muller, who passed away Fall of 2022, were passionate about memorial giving through the Windom Area Health Foundation. “Giving has always been a part of our life. We give in response to what has been given to us.

At Windom Area Health Imaging, we put our patients first. Each patient has specific needs and whether it’s something minor or something major, we take care of them. Sometimes the use of x-ray imaging is required to identify how to help. One of the tools we have to provide better care for our patients is

Alice Huebert is a Windom Area Health Foundation donor and former Board Member. A longtime supporter of the hospital, she joined the newly formed Foundation in its early years, sharing “I was a part of the original group that established the Foundation and continued on as a Board Member for 19 years.” To her, having

‘It’s Alright, Cuz You’re Saved By The Lab’ is the slogan for this year’s Medical Laboratory Professional week, which is April 23-29!  It is an annual celebration of Medical Laboratory Professionals and Pathologists who play a vital role in healthcare and patient advocacy.  Here at Windom Area Health we have 8 professionals on our laboratory