Health & Wellness Blog
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…
Will Your Kid Pass the Test for the HPV Vaccine?
Wednesday, August 07, 2024
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As our children prepare to start another school year, this is the perfect time to ensure that necessary vaccinations are up-to-date. This includes the HPV vaccine! Did you know that almost 80% of unvaccinated children will eventually test positive for HPV as adults? According to Immunize SD, most HPV (human…
Gout: A Painful Arthritis
Monday, July 15, 2024
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Gout is a chronic and painful type of arthritis that affects many people around the world. It is a form of inflammatory arthritis that is caused by excess uric acid crystals in the joints. Uric acid is made naturally by the body and found in certain foods. Symptoms When uric…
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