Don’t Let Woodticks Bug You: A Guide to Staying Safe This Season
By: Scott Maanum, MD Spring has sprung, and with it comes the joy of spending time outdoors. Hiking, gardening, camping – the possibilities are endless! But with the warmer weather also comes the return of a less welcome guest: the woodtick, also known as the American...
Sneeze Less, Enjoy More: Find Allergy Relief Now!
Spring is a time for blooming flowers, warmer weather, and enjoying the great outdoors. But for many, it’s also a season of relentless sneezing, itchy eyes, and a general feeling of misery. If you’re one of the millions suffering from spring allergies, you...
Ava’s Journey Back to the Court
An ACL tear is a common yet devastating injury for athletes. For Ava Welk, a senior at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School in Walker, Minnesota, it happened during a Junior Olympics volleyball tournament on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024. While blocking, Ava...
The Importance of Childhood Immunizations
Marlee Morrison, PHN, CHI St. Joseph’s Community Health Director The resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases has raised concerns throughout the United States. In Hubbard County, childhood immunization rates have fallen. The percentage of children vaccinated for...