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The Giving Tree, founded in 2018 through our Employee Focus Committee, was created as a way to provide assistance to kids and families in need during the Christmas season.  Our first year, working with the City of Windom staff along with Sanford Clinics Windom & Mountain Lake, we sponsored a total of 55 kids in […]

The Emergency Department at Windom Area Health has begun triaging every patient who comes to be seen in the ER.  Triage is the process of determining the priority of patients’ treatments by the severity of their condition or likelihood of recovery with and without treatment.  This means that non-critical patients who present to the ER

Windom Area Health provides more than healthcare services to Windom and the surrounding communities. We also collaborate with local organizations to provide community benefits. The categories for community benefits include: Community Health Services – community health education, support groups, wellness and health promotion programs, health screenings or clinics. Health Professions Education – provide a clinical

About Feeding and Swallowing Disorders Think about how you eat. You first have to get the food or drink to your mouth. You may use a fork, spoon, straw, or your hands. You have to open your mouth and take the food in. You close your lips to keep the food in your mouth. You

The holiday season will be here shortly, and I imagine things will look differently this year. We might not be traveling or having a huge family gathering or that traditional feast, but one thing that should be constant year-to-year is that attitude of gratitude. Thanksgiving is much more than just the turkey, gravy, potatoes, stuffing

We might be heading into the end of squash season but if you’re anything like me, you might still have some squash hanging out on your counter that you eye up but aren’t quite sure what to do with it. While the traditional squash varieties have their spin in the spotlight, one of my favorite

Identify the Signs Children develop at their own rate. Some children walk and talk early. Others take longer. Most children learn skills within an age range, such as between 12 and 18 months. A child who takes longer to learn a skill may have a problem. It is important that you know what to expect.

Our feet are an integral part of our bodies which are often abused and taken for granted…until they hurt. The foot is a flexible and complex arrangement of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and soft tissues that allow us to stand upright. The feet not only function as supports that allow us to stand, they

As part of Respiratory Care Week 2020, let’s explore what a Respiratory Therapist is and how essential they are to healthy breathing. Respiratory Therapists work under the direction of doctors and treat a range of patients, from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people with lung disease.  They give patients oxygen,

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which serves as an annual reminder of all of the brave individuals who have been affected by this disease, as well those who have overcome it. This yearly reminder is an important time to reflect on the statistics, and what we can do to best combat breast cancer. According

October is National Chiropractic Health Month! Let’s take a moment to learn about Chiropractic care and how Chiropractic can help patients of all ages live happy and healthy lives. Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) – often referred to as Chiropractors, are conservative care doctors; their scope of practice does not include the use of medications or

October 4th through October 10th is Healthcare Food Service Workers Week! We wanted to share some updates while we have been closed to the public as we are continually looking to offer healthier (and tastier!) options. At Windom Area Health, our mission statement is ‘Dedicated to Health’. Nutrition plays an important role in many aspects