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 [...]
With a big blizzard forecasted, Rod Dikoff decided to make a clinic appointment at Faulkton Area Medical Center (FAMC) to get checked out for some heartburn and flank pain he was having for the past [...]
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 [...]
January is National Blood Donor Month, and it has been celebrated each January for nearly 50 years. It coincides with one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients. Every [...]
With the passage of Amendment D, South Dakota became the 39th state to expand Medicaid. Medicaid is the leading public health insurance program for people with disabilities and low incomes in the US. The Expansion [...]
IBD stands for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The most common causes of IBD are Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. IBD includes chronic inflammation of the gut, generally at the level of the colon and small intestines. [...]
Ongoing sensitivity in the large intestine causes symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. This sensitivity is called Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Sometimes these symptoms can be severe enough to interfere with a [...]
Diverticulosis describes small pockets inside the colon wall that gradually develop over time. Constipation, low fiber or unhealthy diet, being overweight, and certain medications contribute to slowing down of the colon, which causes these pockets. [...]
Gut health has been widely studied over the last 10 years. There is increased understanding that having a healthy gut, helps create a healthy weight, healthy immune system, and a happy person! The gut has [...]
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) causes enlargement of the largest blood vessel of the lower body (abdominal aorta). Most people who have AAA do not have symptoms. Not knowing you have this enlargement can lead to [...]
Influenza or “Seasonal Flu” is caused by a group of viruses which attack humans during colder months - usually between October and April. Each person reacts differently to Influenza virus and it can be deadly. [...]
A warm bowl of chicken soup is a popular go-to when we’re feeling under the weather. Is there scientific evidence that it aids in healing? The short answer is no; there aren’t any clinical trials [...]
Halloween is exciting! Costumes, parties, trick-or-treating, and of course, CANDY! Parents love to see their children get caught up in the excitement, but some worry about the sugar overload and want to create a healthier [...]
