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Before we know it Old Man Winter will be here. The temps are going to get cold and the snow will begin to fly. That means we will be staying indoors and bundling up so we do not get cold. It also means the cold and flu virus will run rampant. Nobody likes getting sick […]

People living with Parkinson’s disease often move differently with actions that become progressively smaller and slower. They may have trouble with getting around, getting dressed and with other everyday activities. “Small motor” tasks like buttoning a shirt or “large motor” tasks like getting up from a chair or maintaining balance while walking can be challenging

The 14th Annual “Heroes Behind the Badges” blood drive ended helping multiple patients.  The blood drive held on September 16 was a friendly competition between Windom Law Enforcement / EMS and Windom Fire Department.  All of the departments recruited donors to help boost the fall blood supply for Windom Area Health.  In the end it

Urgent Call for Blood Donation at the Windom Heroes Blood Drive Windom, MN- Windom Fire Department, Police Department, EMS, Windom Area Health and Community Blood Bank will partner up to save lives at the annual Heroes Behind the Badges blood drive event.  The departments will be competing to see who can recruit the most blood

Caught you Caring: Jason Ella Jason Ella is our Employee of the Quarter for Quarter 2! Jason was nominated for the Caught you Caring program a record 6 times in April alone! Not only are his coworkers extremely complimentary of his willingness to help out, pick up shifts, and go on transfers, his patient care

July is National UV Safety Month and here at Windom Area Health, we want our patients and community to stay sun safe. Making sure you have the proper protection when you are out in the sun is key to helping protect your skin from harmful rays. A variety of SPF products are on the market

Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, leading to memory loss, thinking and behavior, with currently 5.8 million Americans living with this disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, which means symptoms worsen as time goes on. In the early stages of the disease,

Windom, MN– Windom Area Health and Community Blood Bank will host the Windom blood drive on Monday, June 10 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm.  Blood donation are needed immediately to help with summer blood shortages within the community. “The beginning of the summer has been one of the

Caught you Caring: Terry Libra Terry has been recognized numerous times by coworkers for his acts of kindness and dedication. Terry goes above and beyond helping not only coworkers, but our patients and visitors. Just a few of his nominations include jump starting cars, helping a Wellness Center member tie their shoes, plowing countless hours

Joann is our Speech Therapist here at Windom Area Health. She graduated from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, with a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology. Her therapy interests include adult and pediatric dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) as well as neurological rehabilitation. Joann, originally from the Fargo-Moorhead area, lived in Washington state for several years before returning to

WE MADE IT! I can’t believe it, but we made it. The construction is complete and we have moved!! We are in our beautiful new rehabilitation area and ready for business.  A big “thank you” to everyone who put up with us during our time of transition. It was well worth the wait and inconvenience

Wound & Hyperbaric Healing Center at Windom Area Health Offers Foot Health Tips During National Foot Health Awareness Month in April April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and a time when the experts at the Wound & Hyperbaric Healing Center suggest people take a moment to stand up for their feet. Right now, 6.7