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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

Speech-Language Pathologists Can Help Patients Regain Health and Quality of Life, Windom Expert Stresses During Better Hearing & Speech Month  With an estimated 10 to 30% of COVID-19 survivors experiencing “long-haul” symptoms including brain fog and swallowing difficulties, Windom speech-language pathologist Joann Anderson, CCC-SLP, is encouraging the public to seek care from qualified experts who

With April 16th being Health Care Decisions Day, we wanted to review an important part of planning ahead for you and your loved ones: a health care directive. A health care directive, also known as an advance directive, is a legal document that helps direct your doctors and medical providers whenever you are in need

Did you know there is a normal everyday activity that can be counted as exercise, and can help reduce the risk for stroke, type II diabetes, and can help with weight loss? This underrated exercise is walking! While walking does not always come to mind when thinking about getting in your 30 minutes of cardio

What is Sensory Processing Disorder? Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) means that a child’s brain has a hard time taking in and responding to sensory based information, which in turn impacts their functioning and behavior within their everyday environments. How can Occupational Therapy help with sensory processing issues? Occupational therapists directly train and support children (and

March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, targeting everyone to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme “Personalize Your Plate” aims at encouraging individuals to create nutritious meals based on personal and cultural needs. Take a

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes your breathing to be constantly interrupted throughout the night usually due to an obstruction in the airway.  The most common type of sleep disorder is obstructive sleep apnea.  Many people with diagnosed sleep disorders may not even be aware that their sleep is being interrupted at night.

February is AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month and we wanted to take a moment to delve into what exactly AMD is and steps you can take to prevent an manage it. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of vision loss in people over age 60. You may already have it or you

The onset of COVID-19 in 2020 caused a change from a fast-paced society, mostly bounded by daily routine, to a world put on hold while simultaneously being left in a state of flux. Gyms and fitness centers, along with countless other businesses, have felt this shift acutely as they have been asked to modify operations

I have recently been working with patients in Physical Therapy who are due for surgery, but have not received the operation yet. This “prehab” has been becoming more and more popular with patients that require an ACL repair, but do not currently have the mobility or strength to have surgery. Typically, this has taken between