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

Caught You Caring: Emily Saffert Windom Area Health is thrilled to announce Emily Saffert, our PR/Growth and Development Coordinator for the Marketing Team, has been named Employee of the Quarter for Q3! Emily is not only a key driver of our public relations and growth effort, but she is also a go-to person for many

Windom, MN – Windom Area Health, Windom Fire Department, Law Enforcement, and EMS are joining forces to help improve the overall blood supply at Windom Area Health at the annual Heroes Behind the Badges blood drive event. The friendly competition blood drive will be held on Monday, September 23 between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Windom, MN – The Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) at Windom Area Health (WAH) was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Patient and Family Engagement Award from the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) for their work in examining and promoting positive experiences for patients and their families throughout the hospital. PFAC was formed in

Windom, MN – In 2020, Windom Area Health (WAH) was one of six critical access hospitals in Minnesota chosen for the Minnesota Path to Value Project. The project was funded by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. The intention behind the grant was to provide technical assistance

Windom, MN – Windom Area Health and Community Blood Bank (CBB) partner up to host a community blood drive that will strengthen the local supply throughout the summer months. Residents are asked to consider donating blood on Monday, July 8th between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Windom Area

Caught You Caring: Gina Hauge We are thrilled to announce that Gina Hauge has been selected as the Q2 Employee of the Quarter at Windom Area Health! Gina is a dedicated Patient Access Representative in our Business Office, and her friendly demeanor at our front reception desk makes her an exemplary representative of our organization.

Windom, MN – Together with Windom Area Health, the Foundation’s mission is to promote exceptional quality care and wellbeing for rural communities in southwest Minnesota. Aligned with its mission, the Windom Area Health Foundation recently awarded several continuing education scholarships to local students pursuing careers in the healthcare field. Previous recipients of these scholarships have

Windom, MN – Community Blood Bank (CBB) will be hosting a community blood drive at Windom Area Health Monday, April 29th between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donors may schedule a donation appointment by clicking here, or logging onto cbblifeblood.org, selecting “events” and April 29th, or calling CBB at 605-331-3222. Those

Caught You Caring: Tracy Schafer Windom Area Health would like to announce the recipient of the Employee of the Quarter for Q1 as our Business Office Lead, Tracy Schafer! Tracy has consistently demonstrated unparalleled dedication, outstanding leadership, and unwavering commitment to our shared mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. Colleagues have been

Windom, MN – Starting January 29th a new telemetry system for the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at Windom Area Health was installed and implemented. The new system is through ScottCare Cardiovascular Solutions and is called VersaCare. It includes transmitters (or monitors) that patients wear during their sessions. The transmitters are three lead electrode devices that are

Windom, MN – When you think of Windom Area Health, hopefully you’re reminded of a positive “patient experience” where you are receiving care from providers you know, friendly faces on campus, and valuing the convenience of not having to drive far. Windom Area Health is here because of you and for you. As services grow,