Health & Wellness Blog

Safety Tips to Ensure a Happy & Healthy Halloween

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights each year for pedestrians, especially children. Statistics show a 43% increase in pedestrian injuries and deaths on Halloween night. In addition, research shows that 6pm-9pm are the riskiest time of day for child pedestrians as they are smaller, therefore less visible to…

Is It a Cold or Flu?

Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Cold vs. Flu The CDC has developed several online resources to help families determine if their loved one is suffering from the common cold or influenza.  Differences between cold and influenza (flu) symptoms Cold: The signs and symptoms of common colds can include a gradual onset of symptoms, fevers are…

COVID and Antiviral Treatments

Wednesday, October 09, 2024
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COVID cases are on the rise as we enter cold and flu season. Even though symptoms may be incredibly uncomfortable, in many cases it is best to stay home and use over-the-counter cold & flu medicines and other home remedies.  If you think you have COVID or have tested positive…

Mammograms Save Lives - Schedule Yours This October

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is here for you, and all the women in your life, especially this October as we support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. The CDC reports that each year approximately 270,000 women in the U.S.…

Prostate Cancer Q&A with Abby Wookey, PA-C

Monday, September 16, 2024
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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, right behind skin cancer. Approximately 1.3 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year and one in seven will be impacted in some way by it in their lifetime. Even though prostate cancer is quite common among men, there is…

How To Cope With Losing Someone To Suicide

Thursday, September 12, 2024
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Losing a loved one to suicide can be devastating to endure. With suicide rates on the rise, this has become a public health crisis that affects everyone. When a person is gone, it impacts everyone around them, and it can take months to years for people to cope with that…

What is Sepsis?

Thursday, September 05, 2024
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Sepsis is the #1 cause of death in U.S. hospitals - killing over 350,000 American adults each year.  In 2011 September was deemed Sepsis Awareness Month by the Sepsis Alliance. Each month, healthcare professionals and medical organizations work to spread awareness about this disease. Sepsis affects an estimated 49 million…

Physical Therapy Can Be Beneficial After a Concussion

Thursday, September 05, 2024
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A "concussion" is classified as a form of a mild traumatic brain injury. While most symptoms of a concussion will resolve with little to no treatment within a few days, some individuals will experience longer lasting effects.  Our brain is like a bowl of gelatin protected by the hard shell…

Understanding the Benefits, Challenges, and Basics of Breastfeeding

Thursday, August 22, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Maternal Child Health (MCH) strongly recommends all new moms breastfeed their babies. The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous for both an infant and their mother. However, we also understand that challenges are normal – even if you’ve successfully breastfed your previous newborn. Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC) and International…

Back to School Safety Tips

Monday, August 12, 2024
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Before you send your children out the door and back to school, make sure they are familiar with traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian laws and other safety rules. Walking to School  Practice walking to school with your child and review your family’s safety rules. Walk on the sidewalk whenever possible If…
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