Health & Wellness Blog

Practice Healthy Hand Washing Hygiene.  A major and effective effort in preventing the spread of respiratory disease is simply washing your hands.  Follow the instructions in the video to make sure you are practicing healthy hand washing.  SOAP AND WATER HANDWASHING Wet hands first with warm water. Apply detergent soap…

Ladies Night Out attendees enjoyed tasting and learning about recipes that can be substituted for store bought favorites. Now it's your turn. In honor of Nutrition Month this March, try making a few of our dietitian approved recipes at home by opening the recipe guide. Recipes presented by Registered Dietitians and…

As a mom and her partner journey through pregnancy, they need to consider birthing options. Birth plans are a great tool to begin the process of deciding how they would like their labor experience to go. As their desires become known, it opens up a line of communication with their…

  Have you wondered what a gluten free diet is and why it is used? A gluten free diet has gained popularity in the United States making gluten free options abundant; however, it is often an unnecessary restriction. A gluten free diet is a way of eating that eliminates foods…

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Many times it is hard to tell whether we have a cold…

The holidays bring comfort and joy... but they may also bring unwanted, added weight. This season our dietitians have you covered with delicious, healthy recipes. In honor of November being Diabetes Awareness Month, all recipes are diabetes friendly.  Meal:  Herbed-Lemon Turkey with Wild Mushroom Gravy, Green Beans and Onions, and…

Caring for a loved one at home can be rewarding. Prairie Lakes Home Health & Hospice understands it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. Our staff encourages you to follow these tips for taking care of yourself- it’s important! Tips: By taking care of yourself, you are also making…

November is Healthy Skin Month, Dr. Jeffrey Smith of Prairie Lakes Dermatology Clinic has helpful tips for the winter months. Dr. Smith is available to see patients with no referral from your doctor. Living in our region can be particularly hard on your skin, especially in the winter. Here are…

Pain is a complex, individualized experience. Who we are and what we do contributes to pain. The last 20 years of research has made promising strides in understanding pain, but we still have much to learn. There are many non-medicinal things that can be done to help ease pain, including…

It’s back to school time once again. As schedules and routines become established we may find our children's backpacks becoming more and more heavy.   The weight of their backpacks could be a cause for concern as injuries may result.  Carrying backpacks, especially overloaded ones, can cause chronic back pain which…