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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 […]

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

Volunteers add so much to our communities! National Volunteer Recognition Week is April 16 -22 and it’s time to celebrate them and call attention to the great things they do. Stop for a minute and think of all the places you encounter volunteers. How would communities, organizations, churches, schools, and businesses function without them? Volunteers

Whether it is your heart racing during a big test at school, the tightness in your chest in anticipation of a hard conversation, your leg shaking while you wait for test results, or feeling overloaded and overwhelmed with the week’s to-do list, everyone has experienced some form of stress in their lifetime. Without understanding stress,

Our vision is so precious, and it is up to each of us to help save our vision!  March is Save Your Vision Month, which is to remind individuals to prioritize their eye health and vision care. Going in for routine eye exams is the first step in preserving your vision.  The American Academy of