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In prevention efforts, patients hear time and time again to “know their numbers” in terms of resting blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood glucose, and weight. What patients don’t always know is that there’s another number that may play an even bigger role in their health and life expectancy: their zip code. Healthcare systems across the […]

March is National Nutrition Month which means this is a great time of the year to re-focus on including healthy eating habits into our daily lives. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month is Eat Right, Bite by Bite. Good nutrition doesn’t have to be overwhelming; instead, small changes in your diet and lifestyle can

As the rates of obesity continue to steadily rise in our country, the diagnoses of heart disease are also increasing and being diagnosed at younger ages. The statistics are overwhelming; according to the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for men, women, and people

In 2016 the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) stated 2.4 million people have Hepatitis C living in the United States. People born from 1945-1964 are “baby boomers.” The CDC recommends that all baby boomers be tested for Hepatitis C because they could have been infected by medical equipment before universal precautions were adopted

What do you think of when you hear Vitamin D levels? Do you think of osteoporosis or bone fractures? This vitamin is needed to grow and maintain strong bones. It helps absorb calcium from foods and supplements. Having a good level is also proven to boost energy from within the cells. Doctors are concerned that

Windom Area Health continues to be an in-network provider for the Veteran Affairs (VA) Community Care Network. This means you can receive most services locally without having to drive to Sioux Falls or Minneapolis. Veterans must receive approval from the VA prior to obtaining care from a community provider in most circumstances. Eligibility will continue

Speech Language Pathology (or Speech Therapy) involves the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders that relate to speech, language, swallowing, fluency, voice and communication. A Speech Language Pathologist helps people who struggle with speech disorders because of developmental delays, stokes, brain injuries, learning disabilities, hearing loss and other problems that can affect speech, such as

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery estimates that 1 in 8 adults receive a diagnosis of a sinus infection each year, and annually $11 billion dollars is spent is on managing sinusitis in the U.S. That is around 31 million Americans afflicted annually, and the symptoms can linger for weeks. The struggle is

The American Cancer Society defines 3D mammography as the following: Breast tomosynthesis (also known as digital breast tomosynthesis [DBT] or 3D mammography): For this newer type of mammogram, the breast is compressed once, and a machine takes many low-dose x-rays as it moves in an arc over the breast. A computer then puts the images together into a

“Change might not be fast and it isn’t always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped.”– Charles Duhigg The end of the year is coming up, which means people start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. In 2018, during the months of November and December, NPR and The Marist Poll asked

Nearly 270,000 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year according to the American Cancer Society. With numbers projected at this alarming rate, let’s face it, could affect anyone in your family, your circle of friends, your co-workers, or even you. Since 2010, Windom Area Health Foundation has upheld the legacy

Hearing loss can happen to some babies at birth, due to one or more parts of their ear may not work the way they should. Also, adults may lose their hearing because of loud noises, illness, or age. If you think you might have a hearing loss, see an audiologist for testing. Audiologists are healthcare