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 “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

Ankle mobility and strength can have a big impact on our fall risks as we age. There are several factors that can lead to increased risk of falls as we age and two of these factors are ankle strength, and range of motion (ROM)1,2.  Ankle dorsiflexion ROM (lifting your foot/toes up) is a strong predictor

Summertime is here!  The trees finally have leaves, flowers are in full bloom and the lawns are green.  Those summer activities are in full swing, like trips to the park or the lake, ballgames, a nice bicycle ride and camping. For some individuals this time of year can be troublesome.  You want to be outside

Summer is here and high school students are enjoying summer break. Many are also planning for a busy period of off-season sports preparation. Fall sports will be here before we know it and lower body injuries are becoming more prevalent in the female volleyball athlete. It is very important for young girls to complete off-season

May is National Stroke Awareness month! Strokes are Minnesota’s 6th leading cause of death. Windom Area Health is an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital and is prepared to provide the best possible stroke care for our community.  Remember to BE FAST because time lost is brain lost.  On average, 1.9 million brain cells die every minute

What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language disability. This condition (which is remedial) makes it difficult for a person to read, write, spell, compute, organize, and comprehend despite adequate intelligence and conventional instruction. Indicators to Watch For: Some or all of the following characteristics will be present in an individual with Dyslexia: Difficulty in learning

This time of year, many of us are looking forward to getting outside to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. After sitting inside during the long cold winter, it is time to get the yard into shape and to get the garden planted. These activities can be great exercise and very rewarding, however they can