This month we are raising awareness for cataracts. Cataracts are the third leading cause of blindness in the United States. The longer cataracts are left untreated, the more difficult it is to successfully remove the cataract and restore vision. Early detection and treatment of cataracts is critical to preserving sight, because over half of Americans […]
Blood Drive Scheduled March 26
Windom Area Hospital and Community Blood Bank will partner up to save lives at a community blood drive event held on Monday, March 26 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The public will have an opportunity to donate blood to help local patients in the hospital during the winter […]
Patient Safety Week
National Patient Safety week is March 11th – March 17th. Why is Patient Safety So Important? While health care has become more effective it has also become more complex, with greater use of new medicines and treatments. A study completed by Johns Hopkins calculated that more than 250,000 deaths per year are due to medical […]
Good sleep – Good health
Most everyone can agree: there is nothing better than a great night’s sleep. However, a poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that 60% of Americans said they experience a sleep problem every night or almost every night. Sleep is as essential to our well-being as water and food, it affects memory, weight, your heart, […]
Community Blood Drive Scheduled to Help Winter Needs
Windom, MN – Windom Area Hospital will join forces with Community Blood Bank to help with winter blood shortages by hosting a community blood drive. The blood drive will be held on Monday, January 8 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the Windom Area Hospital. The public will […]