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How does Windom Area Health support our communities? Windom Area Health provides more than healthcare services to Windom and the surrounding communities. We also collaborate with organizations to provide over $600,000 in community benefits. The Catholic Health Association defines community benefits as a planned, managed, organized, and measured approach to a health care organization’s participation […]

To Needle or Not to Needle What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling uses an acupuncture needle that is inserted into a muscle to help break up a muscular knot. Commonly a “twitch” response is noted from the muscle which helps relax the muscle and decrease the tension.  This “twitch” response has also shown to increase

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) The Windom Area Health Rehabilitation Department is now offering an exciting new treatment called Blood Flow Restriction (BFR). What is BFR? BFR is a type of resistance training that utilizes a tourniquet on the patient’s upper arm or leg to temporarily slow down the blood flow to that particular limb. The

Cooler temperatures, football, and apple orchards mean that fall is officially here! With the change in seasons, we also have a change in flavors. One fall flavor that stands out is pumpkin: pumpkin pie, pumpkin bars and of course, pumpkin spice lattes. Although we usually add pumpkin into desserts, did you know that pumpkin is

When you hear about a community member struggling with cancer, often you think of the emotional and physical toll it has on the individual and their family. What often is not as visual is the financial strain that ongoing treatments and travel puts on a family unit. Hospital bills, gas, hotel stays, eating out, deductibles; the

Hello, my name is Rhonda Wahl. I moved to this community in April from the Black Hills of SD. I was born and raised “right next door” in Sioux Falls. I have five nieces and nephews plus a very spoiled cat. Since 1996, I have been a Respiratory Therapist and I have worked in a

Do You Need Antibiotics? Antibiotic resistance is an urgent threat to public health. Resistance occurs when bacteria has become stronger than the medication used to kill the bacteria. Antibiotics save lives, but can cause side effects that lead to antibiotic resistance and impact gastrointestinal health. Annually in the United States, approximately 2 million people are

Autism is a spectrum disorder and is seen differently in each person. A few common themes of autism patients’ include communication and social skills problems. Autism is a spectrum disorder because of the varying levels from mild to severe problems. Children can start showing signs and symptoms of this disorder at a very young age.

“Ring this Bell three times well Its toll to clearly say, My treatment’s done This course is run And I am on my way” These are remarkable words used to celebrate the goals of healing. In July, the Wound and Hyperbaric Healing Center celebrated our 1-Year Anniversary of opening. We hosted a community baseball-themed event

Injury prevention programs such as the FIFA 11+ have been tested in large studies and shown to greatly reduce injury rates in young athletes1,2. Windom Area Health Rehabilitation is in charge of the summer Power and Acceleration Program that incorporates many of the principles used in the FIFA 11+ warmup program. Our trained staff helps

Why as a Minnesotan, would I need to be concerned about Vitamin D? Vitamin D enhances our absorption of calcium, thus helping to build and maintain strong bones. Without adequate Vitamin D, bones become brittle, thin and soft.  The weakening of bones increases the risk of fractures and bones diseases such as rickets, osteomalacia and

The American Heart Association recommends that the average adults gets 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week, which equates to 30 minutes 5 times per week. However, for many with joint pain due to injury, pregnancy, or preexisting medical conditions, completing 30 minutes of land based activity can be challenging or intolerable. One solution