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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 [...]
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 [...]
Faulk County has many volunteer and professional people who respond to emergencies. Emergencies in rural areas are for the most part, uncommon. However, when they occur, they tend to be severe, usually involve injury [...]
It is time to say “Thank You!” to all the members of our community who volunteer their personal time and effort to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to Faulk County. These caregivers spend thousands of hours [...]
Physical and occupational therapy are often confused, and the truth is they overlap, sometimes quite a bit. PT often focuses on mobility while OT often focuses on enabling patient to complete daily activities. Each [...]
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, [...]
In 2012 the American Board of Internal Medicine foundation launched an initiative to decrease unnecessary spending in Healthcare. This Choosing Wisely campaign designates potentially unnecessary medical tests that Physicians should discuss with Patients before [...]
Migraines can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Symptoms can vary from person [...]
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol Awareness is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence as a way of increasing the education concerning the risks of [...]
March is National Nutrition Month and even though we are at the tail end of the month, healthy nutrition should be a top priority year-round. “Personalize Your Plate” is the theme this year, and [...]