Medical Minutes

The theme for EMS week for 2023 is EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins It is time to say, “Thank You!” to all the members of our community who volunteer their personal time and effort to [...]

2019 the State of South Dakota developed a standardized form, MOST, to complement living will and Durable Power of Attorney paperwork for people to explain their wishes if they are at or near the end [...]

By FAMC Outpatient Nurses Spirometry is a simple breathing test that measures airflow in and out of your lungs. If you have symptoms that could be a sign of asthma—like shortness of breath—you should have [...]

Chronic Bronchitis or Emphysema are two lung conditions that usually start in adulthood. They are similar to asthma in that they can cause shortness of breath, wheezing (musical sounds) or tightness in the chest and [...]

Asthma is a lung condition that usually starts in childhood. Symptoms of asthma attack are shortness of breath, wheezing (musical sounds) or tightness in the chest, and cough. Cough at night is especially common in [...]

Omega-3 fatty acids (FA) are a group of unsaturated FA that EVERY CELL in your body needs but many Americans are not eating enough of. These FA are especially important for the eyes and brain [...]

If you become suddenly ill with high fever, difficulty breathing, chest pain, or you have other concerns, do not use Over the Counter products. You need to see a medical provider. Over the Counter Remedies [...]

If your child becomes suddenly ill with high fever, difficulty breathing, not acting right, or you have other concerns as a parent, do not use Over the Counter products. Your Child needs to see a [...]

By Michelle Pudwill, FAMC Business Office Advance directives explain how you want medical decisions to be made when you are too ill to speak for yourself. These legal documents tell your family, friends, and health [...]

When you or your child get sick, it is normal to be upset or worried. Our modern society leaves little extra time to recover. Most injuries or illnesses require significant changes to our daily routines: [...]

What is the best way to prevent infections, including Covid-19, influenza, mono, strep throat? Wash your hands! There are some new scientific studies out, looking at the best way to do this. Wash your hands [...]

Colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses are more common in the winter months. The cause is multi-factorial and includes people being indoors more often which allows viruses to pass more easily from one person to [...]

An EKG is a test given at rest as a measurement of your heart’s electrical activity. It is generally done in the clinic. An EKG while walking or jogging on a treadmill is called a [...]

For the last several years, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in South Dakota. What is meant by the term heart disease as doctors use it in the United States? Many people [...]

By Karla Hall, LPN Well-child visits allow your physician to assess their physical and emotional needs, support their growth and development, and intervene quickly if any issues arise. During an annual wellness visit, your child's [...]

Faulkton Area Medical Center’s Rural Health Clinic has offered Childhood Vaccines since 2019! These baby shots are essential to protect your child’s health into the future. FAMC Clinic works with the State of SD to [...]

Vaccines prevent death! 14 serious illnesses can be prevented by Baby Shots, and many of these are required to start school in South Dakota. Vaccines are responsible for the control of polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis [...]

By Jennifer Bauer, Physical Therapist Tis the season for clearing snow from our driveways and sidewalks. Whether you are 20 or 80 years old, there are inherent dangers that go along with shoveling snow. The [...]

Now that the New Year is here, many of us have decided to make Resolutions. Many of us want to exercise more, eat less, quit smoking, save money, or spend more time with families and [...]