Health & Wellness Blog

Back to School Vaccination Checklist

Friday, August 19, 2022
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As families throughout the Watertown area start to prepare to send their children back to school for the 2022-2023 school year, it is also a good time to schedule routine vaccinations to ensure your family is safe all year long. With school back in session, we must remain diligent in…

Core 4 Program by Sodexo, Gain a Healthy Lifestyle-Early Bird Discount until 9/4

Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Change your lifestyle, change your eating habits, change your attitude and change your life! Core4 is offered in two different one hour sessions. One at 12pm and one at 5:30pm every Tuesday starting September 13th. Effective weight management isn’t just about losing pounds. It’s about gaining a healthier, more rewarding lifestyle.…

Quick & Easy Back to School Meal: Beef & Bean Burritos

Monday, August 15, 2022
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The kids are going back to school which means back to hectic schedules: earlier bedtimes, homework, and after-school activities. Here is a quick & easy meal that is nutritious and everybody in the family will love. You can even make a double or triple batch and refrigerate or freeze for…

Shauna V. Speaks with KXLG about the Benefits of Joining the Cancer Support Group

Friday, August 12, 2022
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Recently, Shauna VanDusseldorp from the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center spoke with KXLG Radio about the powerful connection provided by the Cancer Support Group. This is a free group that meets each month to offer advice, guidance, encouragement, and support to those going through cancer treatment and their loved ones. Listen…

Keeping Your Lungs Healthy this Summer

Thursday, August 04, 2022
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Dr. Svien Senne, from the Prairie Lakes Pulmonology Clinic, recently sat down with KWAT Radio to share helpful safety tips to protect your lungs during the hot and humid months. Listen for his suggestions on avoiding summer allergens, avoiding the peak heat and humidity times of the day, and how…

Summer Safety: Ready for Nature?

Thursday, July 28, 2022
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Enjoying the great outdoors during these warmer months provides the perfect backdrop to create lasting summertime memories, however, are your as prepared as possible for what Mother Nature might throw your way? In the upper mid-west flash flooding occurs quite frequently after a heavy rainfall. Always take caution when you…

Seasonal Summer Recipe: Roasted Chicken Quinoa Salad

Monday, July 18, 2022
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When it's this warm and humid outside, the last thing most of us want to do at the end of a long day is cook over a hot stove. This Roasted Chicken Quinoa Salad, from our friends at Mindful by Sodexo, is the perfect alternative including salad greens, roasted chicken, quinoa,…

Summer Safety: Ready for the Beach?

Monday, June 27, 2022
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Many of us will be celebrating America's birthday this 4th of July by heading to the beach, but are we as prepared as possible? While swimming, be careful of rip currents and waves that can you force you under water- especially small children and pets. To protect yourself, only swim…

Summer Safety: Know Before You Go!

Wednesday, June 08, 2022
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Clear skies can be deceiveing. Don't get caught off-gaurd by sudden seasonal weather changes, especially if you're going out on the water. You don't want to have to cut your fishing trip short due to a thunderstorm rolling in.  Check local weather reports and catch the forecast before you head out…

Summer Safety: See A Flash, Dash Inside

Thursday, June 02, 2022
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Summertime in the mid-west brings warm weather, sunny skies, and numerous opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. However, it also brings thunderstorms and lightning and your chance of being hit by lightning greatly increases when you remain outside during a thunderstorm.  Each year in the United States, thunderstorms produce 20-25…