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 you [...]
The Sun warms our planet and nourishes our plants. Daily doses of sunlight help improve mood, regulate sleep, and aid in maintaining healthy levels of Vitamin D. However, it is not without its dangers. UV [...]
A poison is anything that can make you sick or kill you if it gets into your body. A poison can get into your body through your mouth, nose, eyes, or skin. Potential poisons are [...]
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 sort [...]
The Choosing Wisely Campaign aims at decreasing unnecessary spending in healthcare. As Dr. Anderson discussed in previous columns, the campaign identified several medical interventions that warrant a thorough discussion between patients and physicians prior to [...]
Every time you and your doctor discuss taking a new medical test or procedure, you should discuss it thoroughly until you understand what you are agreeing to. Medical tests (lab, x-ray, CT Scan, colonoscopy, etc.) [...]
June is men’s health month. Take a little time to learn about illnesses that affect men more than women. Men and women are equally affected by Heart disease, the number one killer of people in [...]
From 2012-2023, the American Board of Internal Medicine foundation launched an initiative to decrease unnecessary spending in Healthcare. This Choosing Wisely campaign designated potentially unnecessary medical tests that Physicians should discuss with Patients before ordering. [...]
Summer is finally here! The weather is warming up and the pool is set to open tomorrow. Having over 20 years of aquatic experience, I want to stress that one of the most important decisions [...]
As a 501(c)3 entity, Faulkton Area Medical Center is required by law every three (3) years to conduct and display the results of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). What is the improvement plan? The [...]
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: [...]
