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Windom, MN – It’s that time of year! Windom Area Health Foundation is excited to award up to six scholarships this year to students pursuing healthcare careers. These scholarships are part of our mission to “promote exceptional quality care and wellbeing for rural communities in southwest Minnesota.” That quality care depends on top-notch healthcare professionals. […]

Windom, MN – January marks National Blood Donor Month, a time to honor the invaluable contributions of the millions of blood donors nationwide who assist patients during critical moments. Community Blood Bank celebrates National Blood Donor Month, as well as thanks Windom area residents for their life-saving contributions towards local patients. Along with the marking

Caught You Caring: Rose Norell We are proud to announce that Rose Norell, from our Environmental Services team, has been named the Employee of the Quarter for Q4! Rose is well known for her pleasant demeanor, genuine care for patients, visitors, and staff, and her unwavering dependability. Her dedication to maintaining a clean, safe, and

The Imaging team at Windom Area Health performs CT Heart Scores to evaluate for calcification in the arteries of the heart. For those that are curious about what the CT portion of a heart score entails; here’s a breakdown of a CT Heart Score and the process! A CT Heart Score takes about 5-7 minutes

Windom Area Health is thrilled to announce Jared Schmit, Outpatient Nursing Supervisor, as our very first DAISY Award Honoree! Here is the Nomination submitted for Jared: “Jared is the kind of nurse you wish every nurse could be. He is kind, professional, proficient, and instills confidence in his patients. The reason, for us anyway, that

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.