Windom Area Health

Registration Open for 2024 Weight Loss Challenge
2023-12-01 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Wellness Center, 2150 Hospital Drive, Windom, MN, 56101, United States
The Windom Area Health Wellness Center is excited to announce registration is open for the 2024 Weight Loss Challenge!

This challenge will run from January 2nd through March 29th and is a great way to get motivated to lose those unwanted pounds with a little friendly, confidential competition.

For $60 per person you will receive access to the Wellness Center along with health tips throughout the challenge. The person with the highest percentage of weight loss will win a $150 Scheel’s gift card along with a 3 Month Membership to the Wellness Center.

Registration is open December 1st through noon on December 29th. Questions? Call 507-831-0672 or stop by the Wellness Center for more details!

Prenatal Education Class│Session 1 of 3
2023-11-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-08 18:30 - 20:30 | WAH Large Conference Room
This is a 3-week program (6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings) covering labor and delivery patterns, possible unexpected outcomes, pain management techniques, breastfeeding, the importance of nutrition and exercise, and tips on caring for a newborn.

The Prenatal Education Series is taught by a Registered Nurse who has been educated through the Sanford Prenatal Center. The series educates parents on what to expect during the birthing experience and how to care for a child. Classes cover a variety of topics including nutrition, stages of labor, breathing techniques, cesarean births, birthing complications, breastfeeding, the importance of exercise, a tour of the Birth Place, and basic safety and child care issues. To register or for more information, contact 507-831-2400.
Click here to learn more about The Birth Place and other classes.

Healthy Together Class
2023-10-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Mountain Lake Community Center, 1027 2nd Ave, Mountain Lake, MN, 56159, United States
Healthy Together is a series of group classes focusing on the whole person approach to improve your overall well-being. You will work closely with our health professionals to achieve your health and wellness goals. Minimum of 5 participants to hold class.

Classes are held on Thursdays from September 21st through October 26th from 10:00am-11:00am at the Mountain Lake Community Center.
Cost: $30 (includes all 6 sessions)

Included With Classes:

Personalized Tracking Tools
Access to a Registered Dietitian
Work with a Certified Personal Trainer
Grocery Store Tour
Healthy Snacks and Recipes

To register, contact Jessica Schmit, Community Health Program Manager, at 507-831-0671 or Jessica.Schmit@WindomAreaHealth.org.

2023 Fall Class Schedule:
September 21st – Building Health Habits
September 28th – Facts vs. Fads
October 5th – Gearing Up for Groceries
October 12th – Meal Prep with Success
October 19th – Moving in the Right Direction
November 15th – Kicking Bad Habits

First Aid & CPR Training: Ages 13-17
2023-10-14 09:00 - 14:00 | WAH Large Conference Room
When: Saturday, October 14th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Where: Windom Area Health Large Conference Room
Registration Deadline: September 27th – call 507-831-0673
This course is ideal for those who are looking to babysit or simply want to be prepared to act in an emergency. This training is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid and/or CPR training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements.
Training includes:

Adult, Child, & Infant CPR
First Aid
AED Usage
Both video and hands-on training

You Will Receive:

American Heart Association CPR Certification Card after course completion.

Must have or set up an AHA account to claim card
Must have an e-mail that the card can be sent to

Cost: $100/student + $5 for meal (optional)

(meal includes a sandwich, chips, and water or Gatorade)

Space limited to 10 students.
To learn more or register, call 507-831-0673! Must register by September 27th.

Breastfeeding Class
2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-09 18:30 - 20:30 | WAH Large Conference Room
Breastfeeding Class is a two-hour program (6:30-8:30 p.m.) outlining the benefits of breastfeeding. It teaches expecting parents the basic techniques to begin breastfeeding. This program is taught by Windom Area Health’s Lactation Counselor. For more information or to register, call 507-831-2400.
**Classes are subject to cancellation if attendance levels are low.**
Click here to learn more about The Birth Place and other classes.

Prenatal Education Class│Session 3 of 3
2023-10-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-02 18:30 - 20:30 | WAH Large Conference Room

Prenatal Education Class│Session 2 of 3
2023-09-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-04-25 18:30 - 20:30 | WAH Large Conference Room

Heroes Behind the Badges Blood Drive
2023-09-25 09:00 - 16:30 | Windom Area Health, 2150 Hospital Drive, Windom, MN, 56101, United States
Windom Law Enforcement/EMS and the Windom Fire Department will once again be competing to see who can recruit the most blood donors for the community’s blood supply in the 18th annual “Heroes Behind the Badges” community blood drive.
The drive will be held on Monday, September 25th from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:30p.m.-4:30 p.m. at Windom Area Health. Community Blood Bank’s bloodmobile will be on-site to take the donations near the main entrance. Each donor designates their donation to the ‘team’ of their choice!
To get signed up for a donation time, click here!
For more information call 877-877-3070 or visit www.cbblifeblood.org.

Building Connections: A Lunch & Learn on Increasing Relationships, Support, and Sense of Belonging
2023-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | WAH Large Conference Room
When: Thursday, September 21st from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Where: Windom Area Health Large Conference Room
**Register by September 14th to guarantee a meal!**
Join Brianna Jonason, Mental Health Therapist, for a FREE one-hour presentation where she will discuss the importance of connection and ways to fight social loneliness and isolation.
Call 507-831-0620 to get registered for this FREE event!

Heart & Vascular Screening Event
2023-09-05 08:00 - 16:30 | Windom Area Health, 2150 Hospital Drive, Windom, MN, 56101, United States
Please join us for a heart screening event where you can have your heart, veins and arteries checked for signs of heart disease and vascular disease.
$25 heart screening / $25 vascular screening
Walk-ins welcome, but registrations are preferred.
Call (605) 312-2150 to register for a screening.

Summer Path Celebration
2023-08-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Windom Area Health, 2150 Hospital Drive, Windom, MN, 56101, United States
Help us celebrate summer and our new equipment around the Be Well Path on Thursday, August 10th from 3:30pm-5:30pm! We will have a ton of fun activities, a food truck, and plenty of time to test out the new Path equipment!
Activities Include:
– Medina’s Martial Arts Demonstration at 4:30pm
– New Equipment Tours with WAH Rehabilitation
– Petting Zoo
– Activity Stations
– Taqueria Las 3 Luna’s Food Truck
– Cottonwood County Animal Rescue
– Kids’ Games
This is a come and go event, so stop by anytime between 3:30pm and 5:30pm on August 10th and help us celebrate!

Kids Summer Health Fair
2023-07-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Windom Area Health, 2150 Hospital Drive, Windom, MN, 56101, United States
Have your kids join us on the Be Well Path for activities focused on a variety of health topics for children!

Kids Yoga
Physical Fitness Activity
Healthy Snack-Building Demonstration
Farmers Market Planting Demo
Interactive Mental Health Project

When: Thursday, July 20th from 1:00-4:00pm
Ages: 5-10 years │ Cost: $10/child

Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 13th
To register your child, call 507-831-0671 or e-mail Jessica.Schmit@windomareahealth.org.

Blood Drive
2023-07-10 09:00 - 16:30 | Windom Area Health, 2150 Hospital Drive, Windom, MN, 56101, United States
A drive will be held at Windom Area Health. Community Blood Bank’s bloodmobile will be on-site to take the donations near the Main Entrance. Donations can be made from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, safety and cleaning policies will be in place along with the requirement of an appointment.

July 10th Appointment Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/wahcjuly10#/

For more information call 877-877-3070 or visit www.cbblifeblood.org.

Thriving in Your Golden Years: A Lunch & Learn on Menopause and Beyond
2023-06-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Cottonwood County Historical Society, 812 4th Ave, Windom, MN, 56101, United States
Date: Wednesday, June 28th from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: Cottonwood County Historical Society
**Register by June 22nd to guarantee a meal!**

Join Dr. James Hinshaw, OB/GYN, for a FREE one-hour presentation where he will discuss what to expect once you move into menopause and beyond, what you can do to be prepared and possibly minimize symptoms, as well as options for treatments and surgical procedures that would help you thrive as you enter the golden years of your life.

Call 507-831-0620 to get registered for this FREE event! (Note: To guarantee a meal, please register by June 22nd.)

Pie & Ice Cream Celebration
2023-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Cottonwood County Historical Society, 812 4th Ave, Windom, MN, 56101, United States
Join the Wound & Hyperbaric Healing Center for Pie & Ice Cream as they celebrate their patients and the honor of receiving the 2022 Center of Distinction Award from Healogics!

In honor of receiving the 2022 Center of Distinction Award, the Wound & Hyperbaric Healing Center will be hosting a pie and ice cream celebration for you, your family, and community members.

Staff and providers will be distributing a variety of sliced pie and ice cream from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2023 (while supply lasts), at the Cottonwood County Historical Society (812 4th Ave, Windom, MN 56101).

Windom Area Health Foundation Golf Tournament
2023-06-16 14:00 - 20:00 | Windom Country Club, 2825 Country Club Dr., Windom, MN, 56101
Join us on Friday, June 24th for the 2nd Annual Windom Area Health Foundation Golf Tournament at the Windom Country Club! The tournament will be 4 Person Best-Ball, but there will also be additional fun games and cash prizes. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward the purchase of a new hospital OB Monitoring System!

Cost: $50/person (Meal & 9 Holes Included)

$200/team. Payment is due the day of the event.

Golf Cart Rental Available for an Additional $20/cart

Only 6 carts are available – first come, first served. Call Windom Country Club to reserve.

Check in: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Tee Off: 3:00 p.m.
Meal at end of play (approx. 6:00 p.m.)

To Register, contact the Windom Country Club at 507-831-3489. Sign-up by June 9th! Limit of 16 teams.

Provide team name and contact information. Make registration payment to Windom Area Health Foundation.

Contact Kim Armstrong for hole sponsorship opportunities at 507-831-0615 or Kim.Armstrong@windomareahealth.org.

Blood Drive
2023-05-01 09:00 - 16:30 | Windom Area Health, 2150 Hospital Drive, Windom, MN, 56101, United States
A drive will be held at Windom Area Health. Community Blood Bank’s bloodmobile will be on-site to take the donations near the Main Entrance. Donations can be made from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, safety and cleaning policies will be in place along with the requirement of an appointment.
May 1st Appointment Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/windomahmay1#/

For more information call 877-877-3070 or visit www.cbblifeblood.org.
