Caught You Caring: Brittney Simon We are excited to announce that Brittney Simon, our Lead Surgical Technician, has been named the Employee of the Quarter for Q2! Brittney has been a key driver in launching and supporting several important initiatives at Windom Area Health. She has been instrumental in supporting outreach efforts and working with […]
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Did you know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States? Those who are heavy smokers have a 25-30 times higher risk of developing lung cancer compared to non-smokers. This is why Windom Area Health is excited to announce that we are now offering low-dose CT lung screenings, a powerful
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Windom Area Health opens a new Medical Building, bringing expanded services and healthcare access to local communities.
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Windom Area Health is thrilled to announce Naomi Hansen, Specialty Clinics RN, as our second DAISY Award Honoree! Here is the Nomination submitted for Naomi: “Naomi was a pure joy. She treated me like I was the only patient in her care. She was not afraid to jump in and help with a difficult medical
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Windom, MN-Windom Area Health Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s scholarships. We are so very thankful for donors who make awarding these six scholarships a possibility. This year, Theresa Kolander provided $5,000 for the Cordell Kolander Memorial Scholarship, Mary and Shirley Klosterbuer once again provided a $1,000 for the Mildred Klosterbuer
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Caught You Caring: Danielle Bunting Windom Area Health is proud to recognize Danielle Bunting, Revenue Cycle Director, as our Employee of the Quarter! Danielle plays a vital role in overseeing key business office departments at WAH. She leads with integrity, dedication, and a strong commitment to excellence, ensuring these critical areas run smoothly to support
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The 2025 scholarship applications are now closed. Please stay tuned for updates regarding the 2026 scholarship applications. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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