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There are many things that a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) does throughout the day. Let me tell you a little bit of what we all do. The lab is open Monday-Friday from 6:00am-10:00pm and Saturday-Sunday from 6:00am-2:30pm. After 10:00pm Monday–Friday or after 2:30pm Saturday and Sunday, we are on call until 6:00am the next morning.

Have you ever wondered how your insurance company receives the information from your visit? This process starts with in our Health Information Management (HIM) department. Our HIM department starts the process by reviewing each and every visit from an inpatient stay to a simple lab test to ensure your documentation is complete and accurate as

Have you ever wondered how you could get some lab tests completed without having to get an order from a doctor? Have you wondered how to get lab tests done a little cheaper and not have to go through your insurance? Now there is a fast and easy way of doing that. It’s called Direct

Since April is National Foot Care Awareness Month, one of our Foot Care Nurses shares a short Q&A about the Windom Area Health Foot Care Clinic! My name is Danyelle Masters and I am a Registered Nurse (RN) at Windom Area Health. I have been a nurse for over 10 years and joined the team

Who doesn’t enjoy seeing springtime come bouncing around the corner. The snow is melting, the temperatures are getting warmer and the thoughts of winter are almost forgotten. The best part yet is that magical night when we all get to set our clocks ahead. Ah, daylight savings time is finally here. The benefit of having

A pre-season strengthening program for throwing sport athletes. As the spring high school sports season quickly comes upon us, it is crucial to recognize the importance of strengthening prior to spring sports starting to decrease risk of injury and improve performance to start the season without limitations. Research indicates arm fatigue in overhead athletes, especially

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, so it is time to think green. Green doesn’t just belong in your wardrobe, but in your kitchen. There are several nutritional benefits to adding green produce into your daily diet. I challenge you to include more green produce into your diet in the month of March

Cancer. It can be a frightening diagnosis, whether it applies to you or a loved one. Here at Windom Area Health, we want you to know that you are not alone on your journey. Not only does our specialized staff of Registered Nurses take care of your physical needs, we are here to offer emotional

Before a child starts to say actual words, they are communicating by interacting with those around them through shared attention in activities, like pat-a-cake and peek-a-boo. Before children can speak, they learn to respond, take turns, and initiate social and communication interactions. It’s important to observe these interactions to gauge where your child is at

According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the recommended hours of sleep for adults is between seven and nine hours each night. Almost one-third of Americans get less than six hours. Experiencing a lack of sleep at times may cause us to have fatigue, irritability, and poor concentration. However, consistently receiving less

There are many different types of wounds and some do not heal as quickly as we want them to.  When there are chronic wounds that refuse to heal, advanced wound care centers, such as the Wound & Hyperbaric Healing Center at Windom Area Health, are able to help.  Not only does the Wound Center help

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a life-threatening lung disease that makes it difficult for people to breathe.  Airflow from the lungs can become trapped when trying to exhale through obstructed airways.  This can be caused from inflammation or narrowing of the airways, excess mucus or scarring.  Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis are the most