Children are naturally curious. Their curiosity is how they learn about the world around them. They also like to copy what they see adults doing. These aren’t bad traits in children, but accidents can [...]
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) occurs in up to 20% of people. Ongoing sensitivity in the large intestine can cause symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation. IBS does NOT cause blood in stools, or diarrhea that wakes [...]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a painful condition of the bowels. There are at least two types of inflammatory bowel disease: Crohn’s disease, which generally occurs in adolescence, and Ulcerative colitis, which may occur at older ages. In [...]
September is Suicide Prevention month. Stressors of modern society can increase the risk of depression in both teenagers and adults. Depression is a medical condition caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. [...]
As people get older, health concerns sometimes become overwhelming. A trusted Healthcare Provider can help you keep your health as stable as possible. You can do your part by bringing a checklist of your concerns to [...]
The last few medical minutes have focused on the changing pace of healthcare in the United States. We have explored the changes that allow each person to oversee their own health: educating themselves and choosing healthy behaviors over a [...]
Within the walls of the Faulkton Area Medical Center, we continue to try to strive to maintain coordination of your medical care. We do not want you to HAVE to manage your own health throughout your lifespan unless that is your [...]
An obvious transition of health- care in the United States in the last 10 years is the move to teach people how to take care of themselves the best way possible. Online and local and [...]
Healthcare in the United States of America has undergone a huge transition in the last 40 years, with the pace of change accelerating. Gone are the days when your doctor has known you your whole life [...]
Vaccines give people immunity to current diseases or diseases that were once common in this country. Vaccines are developed against both viruses and bacteria. Bacterial vaccines include those against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, Haemophilus influenzae type b [...]
Similar to CBD, medical marijuana, also known as cannabis, has become a hot topic. On July 1st, 2021, SD passed the law approving marijuana for medical use. A preliminary list of conditions for the [...]
Cannabidiol (CBD) is readily available in stores across the state, in result of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill). Legally in South Dakota, marketed CBD products can’t have higher than a 0.3% [...]
Shingles is an itchy and sometimes painful rash that occurs on one side of the body. It starts with a tingling sensation on the skin and a general unwell feeling. Occasionally symptoms become worse and can cause severe [...]
In 1998, 2 Doctors (Felitti & Anda) examined the results of 10 types of childhood trauma and future health outcomes. They coined the term ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) to refer to traumatic events that [...]
There are on average between 3-6 million animal bites in the US leading to an estimated 800,000 people needing medical attention annually. Both domestic and wild animals are responsible for these bites. Dog bites are generally [...]
How are you doing keeping your New Years’ resolutions? Are you on your way to a better, healthier you? There are many free resources available to residents of South Dakota that can help encourage [...]
Drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years old. For that reason, individuals swimming in pools, lakes, or rivers, need to be supervised at all times, especially [...]
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 [...]
When suddenly faced with an unexpected injury or illness, most people tend to want to do something about it right now! They will seek out some sort of medical care and generally expect some [...]
Happy Father’s Day! June is men’s health month. This month we take a little extra time to learn about illnesses that seem to affect men more than women. Men and women are equally affected [...]
