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September is National Cholesterol Education Month. What is cholesterol? How can it hurt you? What can you do to get it under control and keep it there? What are some myths and facts about cholesterol? Keep reading to find out more fun and interesting information. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that […]

We have come to the end of another great summer of our Windom Area Health Power and Acceleration Program. The program was extremely successful this year with many student athletes involved.   The 2021 Power and Acceleration Program was made possible by some great new and veteran coaches. Devin Homer and Anna Volk coached the

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, so it’s a perfect time to highlight the importance of new and routine vaccinations for people of all ages. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF VACCINES? There are several types of vaccines.  They are: Live-attenuated vaccines – use a weakened form of the germ. Examples would be the MMR and

Windom Area Health has contracted with a new patient survey service.  The new service is National Research Corporation Health (NRC).  Patients at Windom Area Health are randomly selected to answer a short survey that is conducted by phone, e-mail or by mail.  The surveys are 5 to 10 questions depending on the service you used.

August is National Breastfeeding Month and August 1st-August 7th is World Breastfeeding Week every year. These awareness campaigns aim to educate, engage, and celebrate the process. We wanted to take a moment to highlight the various ways that the Birth Place at Windom Area Health works to educate and support families that opt to breastfeed/chest-feed!

According to Second Harvest Heartland, one in nine people face hunger in Minnesota with one in six children facing hunger. People facing hunger in Minnesota report needing an estimated two million dollars more per year to be food secure. Through the Power of Produce and Market Bucks programs, Windom Area Health and the University of

Living with chronic lung disease can be difficult, exhausting and frustrating.  A person can gradually find themselves having a harder time just trying to get through the day.  The thought of needing to get the laundry done, clean up the house or go to the store for some groceries can be tiring and stressful, especially

“Do you have any new or worsening sore throat, cough, shortness of breath…?” If you have visited Windom Area Health over the course of the past 14 months, you are probably well acquainted with the friendly faces greeting you with a long list of questions. Medical screeners here at Windom Area Health have the important

With summer having arrived, thoughts go to everything outdoors; things like barbeques, lake days, softball league, and gardening. As we become more active outdoors, and the temperatures rise, it is vital to stay hydrated. Our body is about 60% water and requires water for digestion, lubrication of joints, flushing wastes, and cellular function. Making sure

Did you know?…Migraines and headaches impact 40 million people in the United States, 1 billion people across the globe, and are recognized as the 2nd leading cause of disability worldwide (National Migraine & Headache Foundation). Headaches come in all forms, but the most common types are: tension, cervicogenic, cluster, and migraine.  Tension Headaches are the

Stroke is Minnesota’s 6th leading cause of death, and one American dies from this condition every 4 minutes.  Becoming an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital has prepared our hospital to provide the best possible stroke care for our community.  An Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification recognizes that Windom Area Health meets standards to support better outcomes

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  So just a little back story – it began in 1949 and was started by NAMI (National Association on Mental Illness) but it was known as a different name at that time.  Today NAMI still is one of the leading resources for mental health information for anyone experiencing mental