health

Library hosts Parkinson’s Disease program on April 11

Apr 3, 2024

In recognition of Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, the Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public to attend a free informational program geared toward patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), their caregivers, family members, and others interested in the disease on Thursday, April 11, at...

New Parkinson’s support group offered by Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s

Jan 24, 2024

Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Clinics is offering a new support group aimed at those with Parkinson’s disease, as well as their family members and caretakers, according to a news release. The effort is in conjunction with Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics in Whitehall, which...

Gundersen dietitian earns diabetes care certification

Oct 26, 2022

Recently, Julie Jacobs, a registered dietitian with Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s, successfully earned her certification in diabetes care and education, Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s announced. “With this CDCES certification, Jacobs adds a level of expertise to her toolkit and demonstrates her distinct...

St. Elizabeth’s announces COVID vaccines for ages six months and up

Jun 29, 2022

Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s is ready to offer COVID vaccine for all patients and non-patients ages 6 months and older starting Tuesday, July 5. This follows months of rigorous study, safety monitoring, and recent approval by the FDA and CDC. For anyone ages 6 months to 4 years-old: Parents and...

Gundersen St. Elizabeth and Wabasha County launch community health survey

Apr 27, 2022

County needs your help. Every three years hospitals conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to understand current health conditions and needs of the communities they serve. Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Clinics and Wabasha County Public Health have reviewed and studied...

Wellness Wednesday offers allergy and asthma consultations

Apr 20, 2022

Wellness Wednesday, a free community service provided by Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Clinics in partnership with Winona State University, returns Wednesday, April 27, with asthma and allergy consultations. All are welcome to stop by the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital lobby for a quick...

Corrected: Family’s tragic loss leads to campaign to save young lives

Apr 6, 2022

On July 22, 2019, 16-year-old Aidan Miller was fishing with some friends when he collapsed. His companions administered CPR for about 20 minutes while waiting for emergency responders, but Miller couldn’t be revived. Following his death, his family learned that Aidan had an undetected cardiac...

Gundersen St. Elizabeth offers Pfizer boosters for ages 12-15

Jan 12, 2022

Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Clinics now offers the Pfizer COVID-19 booster to 12 to 15-year-olds, according to a news release. Pfizer is the only COVID vaccine approved for this age group. Appointments must be scheduled by parents or guardians by calling 651-565-5600. Patients and non-...

Goodhue County to use COVID-19 relief to fund mental health services

Jan 5, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has created and contributed to an immense need for mental health supports and services in our communities. Part of the emergency preparedness role of Goodhue County Health and Human Services (GCHHS) is not only to widely administer the vaccine but to also work with our...

Senior Action Team sharing resources for ‘aging well’

Nov 24, 2021

The Wabasha County Senior Action Team is raising awareness and sharing resources to help our community age well. Memory Minder Kits are now available for people in our community with dementia and their care partners. And, a Memory Café – a social gathering for individuals living with dementia and...