health

Gundersen transitions to Epic electronic health records

Mar 10, 2021

Patients at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Clinics now have a single shared medical record for care received throughout Gundersen Health System, according to a news release. The transition to the Epic electronic health record took place Monday, March 1. Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital...

Lake City Federal Bank staff dons  red for Women’s Heart Health Awareness

Feb 10, 2021

On Friday, Feb. 5, Lake City Federal Bank staff dressed in red to support Women’s Heart Health Awareness. From left to right – Karla White, Sonja Calic, Jan Mayhew, Heidi Ecklund, Sherry Mickelson, Carol Hoops, Jim Mack, Brenda Luther, and Pam Moyer. For more information on women’s heart health,...

Bluff View named ‘Breastfeeding-friendly workplace’ by state health department

Feb 10, 2021

Lake City Public Schools has been named a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for its contributions to the health of parents and their babies. MDH recognizes workplaces and county health departments that have demonstrated their commitment to supporting...

Lake City Ambulance paramedic talks first aid, EMS careers with Life 101 class

Jan 20, 2021

The Life 101 class at Lincoln High School, taught by Angie Haviland, is a class that focuses on learning certain life skills not taught in other classes but are necessary in adult life. “Learning life skills is normally a hands-on process, with active participation. Unfortunately, social...

Wabasha County records second COVID-19 death

Dec 16, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Dec. 9 reported the second conﬁrmed death of a Wabasha County resident due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The death occurred December 5 in a Wabasha County resident in their 80s, according to a news release. “We are saddened to...

Officials - Widespread use of new exposure notification app could slow the spread of COVID-19

Nov 25, 2020

A new COVID-19 exposure notification mobile application, COVIDaware MN, is now available that state officials say could slow the spread of COVID-19 by helping Minnesotans protect themselves and their loved ones. The voluntary, anonymous application will alert a user if another user with whom they...

Losing ground to COVID-19

Nov 11, 2020

Organizations both private and public are tightening restrictions as COVID-19 rates spike in the area and around the state. With Minnesota setting daily records for new COVID-19 cases, Gov. Tim Walz has announced further restrictions on social gatherings that go into effect Friday, Nov. 13, at 10...

Library will hold online discussion about CBD

Nov 4, 2020

There is a lot of media attention lately about CBD (Cannabidiol). The Lake City Public Library invites the public to gain a better understanding of CBD, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m., via a free Zoom presentation. Dr. Soleil Arrieta, M.D., ABOIM, Integrative Family Medicine Specialist, will...

Free, online integrative medicine presentation offered by library

Nov 4, 2020

The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public to an “experiential presentation where participants will learn what integrative therapies are, how they can benefit one’s overall wellbeing, and practice some integrative self-care techniques.” This free event, led by Sarah Stinson, MS, LPC,...

Goodhue County health dept. receives breastfeeding award

Oct 28, 2020

Goodhue County Health and Human Services has received a Breastfeeding Friendly Health Department Award from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for its contributions to the health of mothers and their babies. The designation acknowledges the department’s commitment to leading as a model for...