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February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on and bring attention to cardiovascular health. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Day-to-day life and work can lead to a lifestyle of stress, poor dietary habits, and a limited, or even a non-existing, exercise routine. […]

The Giving Tree project continues to grow and thrive! The project was founded in 2018 through the Windom Area Health’s (WAH) Employee Focus Committee to provide assistance to children and families in need during the holiday season. “We want to give back to the communities we serve and our goal is to help more kids

I have struggled with my vision for many years. I got my first pair of glasses when I was in second grade and had to wear them full time in fourth grade. I still remember how amazed I was when I got my glasses and I could see detail in the leaves on the trees.

The Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society each year during the third week of November, challenges smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours.  With the hopes of people making it those first 24 hours without a cigarette, just maybe some individuals will decide to quit after all. The process starts with

Windom Area Health relies on a Patient & Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to serve in an advisory capacity to support the organization in personalizing and improving the healthcare experience, improving safety and advancing performance improvement efforts. Our goal is to include patients and families at every level throughout their care with us. Through conversations, sharing

In 2002, our little department of 4 (3 physical therapists and 1 receptionist) wanted to find a way to promote National Physical Therapy Month in October while encouraging physical activity and community involvement.  We came up with the idea of the Soup Walk – you could get a little exercises and enjoy delicious soup afterward. 

 “Respiratory Therapy is a specialized health care field where practitioners are trained in pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with people suffering from pulmonary disease” as defined by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). National Respiratory Care Week, held in the last full week of October, recognizes the field of respiratory care and

It’s hard to believe we’re already more than half way through October and well on our way into November. The leaves are changing and falling, the temperatures are dropping and we all know what is coming around the corner. With the transition of seasons, many are hard at work with harvest, or raking leaves, and

Mental health impacts all of us. Whether you have a psychiatric disorder or not, chances are, you know someone who struggles with it. Did you know that 1 in 5 adults require mental health services each year? The month of October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, which works to educate on the

“The leaves fall, the wind blows, and the farm country slowly changes from the summer cottons into its winter wools.” Now take a moment to look at all of the fall colors blending in to create a magical scenic picture.  The “ber” months have arrived and our beautiful fall season is upon us.  In addition,

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and in recent years there have been some really high profile suicides that have brought more awareness to suicide.  Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade and recently country singer, Luke Bell, was a suicide.  Suicide still continues to be an epidemic in our country, particularly in veterans.  Some signs to watch

Yes it’s hot out there!  And you are sweating! But is too much sweating a healthy thing?  Anytime that you are active outside in the heat, chances are you’re sweating.  Sweat contains water, sodium and some potassium.  As the water evaporates off your skin, it helps cool you down. The more active you are and the