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3/8/2010
Fruits and Vegetables: More Matters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a public health campaign a few years ...more
3/4/2010
H1N1 Flu Clinic March 17
Dickinson County Public Health (DCPH) has scheduled another H1N1 vaccination clinic. The ...more
3/2/2010
LRH Dietitian Tells How to Read a Food Label
Reading food labels can be challenging even for the savviest of shoppers. The food label is ...more
2/23/2010
H1N1 Flu Clinic March 3
Dickinson County Public Health (DCPH) has scheduled another H1N1 vaccination clinic. The ...more
2/17/2010
Diet Tips for a Healthy Heart
Good nutrition is one component of a heart healthy lifestyle. Making wise food choices not only ...more
2/15/2010
H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics Scheduled
Dickinson County Public Health (DCPH) has scheduled two more H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccination ...more
2/15/2010
LRH Encourages Steps to Prevent Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease is common among men and women in the United States. According to the ...more
2/12/2010
LRH ER Physician Lists Symptoms of Heart Attack
Cardiovascular disease is very common among men and women in the United States. In fact, according ...more
2/11/2010
Seasona Flu Clinic on February 15
Dickinson County Public Health (DCPH) has additional seasonal flu vaccine (not H1N1 flu vaccine) ...more
2/5/2010
H1N1 Flu Clinic on February 15
Dickinson County Public Health (DCPH) is scheduling H1N1 flu vaccination clinics as vaccine ...more
1/28/2010
LRH Now on Facebook
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) recently joined the Facebook community with its own page, allowing ...more
1/25/2010
Diabetic Lunch and Learn on February 4
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will be providing a diabetic ...more
1/21/2010
H1N1 Flu Clinics February 3, 5, and 8
Dickinson County Public Health (DCPH) is scheduling H1N1 flu vaccination clinics as vaccine ...more
1/15/2010
Spine Surgeon Joins Team at NW Iowa Bone & Joint
Spine and orthopaedic surgeon Dr. William “Will” Shaffer has joined Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint & ...more
1/6/2010
LRH Welcomes First Baby of 2010
Congratulations to Jennifer Hoover and Jay Hernandez of Estherville. They are the proud parents of ...more
1/4/2010
January 6 H1N1 Flu Clinic Full
The H1N1 flu vaccine clinic to be held on January 6 at Lakes Regional Healthcare’s (LRH) Community ...more
12/30/2009
January 4 Planned for Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic
Dickinson County Public Health (DCPH) has received additional seasonal flu vaccine (not H1N1 flu ...more
11/11/2009
LRH and Wellmark to Give Weight Management Presentation November 17
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will be providing a weight ...more
11/9/2009
LRH Hosting "Hold it for the Holidays" 5K Fun Run/Walk and Personal Weight Challenge
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) is hosting a “Hold it for the Holidays” 5K fun run/walk and ...more
11/9/2009
How to Spot H1N1 Flu
Determining whether or not you or someone you know has H1N1 flu can be tricky because its symptoms ...more
10/29/2009
November 9 Planned for Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic
Dickinson County Public Health (DCPH) has some remaining adult seasonal flu vaccine (not H1N1 flu ...more
10/28/2009
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics Schedule
The federal government has been shipping H1N1 flu vaccine periodically to Dickinson County Public ...more
10/19/2009
H1N1 Flu: Prevention Tips
The novel H1N1 flu has caught the attention of most people locally, regionally, and nationally due ...more
10/15/2009
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Slowly Trickling In
The news of H1N1 flu vaccine availability has caused many people to anxiously await its arrival for ...more
10/15/2009
H1N1 Flu Background and Update
As flu season has arrived, H1N1 flu has again become a common topic of conversation. It all started ...more
10/14/2009
LRH Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) announced today that Steve Alger has been appointed Senior Vice ...more
10/9/2009
LRH to Celebrate National Mammography Day
October 16 is National Mammography Day and in recognition of this, Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) ...more
10/2/2009
LRH Encourages Early Breast Cancer Detection
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in recognition of this, Lakes Regional ...more
9/21/2009
LRH Participating in Bras for Cause
In 2009 over 192,000 women will receive a diagnosis of breast cancer and over 40,000 will die. ...more
9/17/2009
Seasonal Flu Shots Available
Flu shots are now available through Dickinson County Public Health (DCPH). DCPH Manager Mary ...more
8/30/2009
Free Measles Vaccine Available in Milford on Monday, August 31
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported Friday night that a case of measles has been ...more
8/28/2009
MEASLES CONFIRMED IN BABY THAT RECENTLY VISITED NORTHWEST IOWA
Free Measles Vaccination Clinic in Milford on Saturday
The Iowa Department of ...more
7/6/2009
LRH Dietitian Addresses Questions About Organic Foods
The summer season brings an abundance of fresh produce to the local grocery stores and markets. ...more
7/1/2009
LRH and Local Law Enforcement Held Security Drill
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) and local law enforcement joined forces last week and held a ...more
6/23/2009
Prevention is Best Defense for Heat Related Illness in Hot Weather
Temperatures are expected to remain high. According to Lakes Regional Healthcare Outpatient ...more
6/8/2009
LRH Celebrating 50th Anniversary with Open House and Health Fair
In recognition of their 50th anniversary, Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) will host an open ...more
5/7/2009
LRH Announces New President and CEO
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) Board of Trustees announced today that Jason Harrington has been ...more
5/5/2009
LRH Has Latest Innovation in Mammography
The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer during her life is about one in eight according ...more
4/20/2009
LRH Recognizes National Volunteer Week
In acknowledgement of April 19 through 25 as National Volunteer Week, Lakes Regional Healthcare ...more
2/24/2009
LRH Hospice Volunteer Julie Karstens Honored
Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice volunteer Julie Karstens was recently honored at a Hospice and ...more
1/20/2009
Orthopaedic Surgeon John Leupold, M.D. Offers Tips to Prevent Sports Injuries During Winter Games
This weekend’s University of Okoboji Winter Games festivities bring a much anticipated break to the ...more
1/19/2009
LRH CEO Richard Kielman Announces Retirement
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) President and CEO Richard Kielman today announced his retirement. ...more
1/12/2009
LRH Gives Advice to Stay Healthy This Winter
It’s the time of year when the number of illnesses from colds, flu, and other viruses increases. ...more
1/2/2009
LRH Welcomes First Baby of 2009
Congratulations to Adam and Angela Christophel of Estherville. They are the proud parents of Kyler ...more
12/29/2008
Orthopaedic Surgeon John Leupold, M.D. Offers Tips to Begin and Maintain an Exercise Program
Making New Year’s resolutions has become an American tradition. If you are like millions of ...more
12/17/2008
Healthy Makeovers for Holiday Recipes and Gifts
Many people dread what they feel is the inevitable weight gain around the holidays associated with ...more
12/10/2008
Environmental and Personal Safety Measures Important to Prevent Fall-Related Injuries
Each year, one in three people over age 65 falls, causing many seniors to lose their independence ...more
11/24/2008
LRH to Offer Free Diabetic Management Presentation
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) is offering an upcoming presentation on diabetes management. LRH ...more
11/3/2008
LRH Offers Breast Health Email Reminders
Lakes Regional Healthcare now offers breast health email reminders via their web site at ...more
10/28/2008
LRH Now Offers Online Patient Registration
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) now offers online patient registration on their web site at ...more
10/13/2008
LRH Offers Advice Regarding Vegetarian Diets
October 1 kicked off National Vegetarian Month. According to the Vegetarian Resource Group, 2.5 ...more
9/8/2008
Larson Earns Top Healthcare Credential
Gordon A. Larson, FACHE, senior vice president of Lakes Regional Healthcare, recently became a ...more
8/26/2008
Dr. Leupold Providing Free Sports Injury Clinic to Area Athletes This Fall
Orthopaedic surgeon John Leupold, M.D. is offering a Sports Injury Clinic in September and October. ...more
8/11/2008
LRH a Safe Haven for Newborn Babies
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) is a safe haven for infants under 14 days old, as designated by the ...more
8/5/2008
Fruits and Vegetables Important for Good Health
In 2005 the United States Department of Agriculture came out with a new food guide pyramid to ...more
7/29/2008
LRH Now Providing Moms-to-be 3D, Life-like Ultrasound Images of Their Child
Moms-to-be are now able to receive diagnostic ultrasounds that offer much more life like, detailed ...more
7/21/2008
Dr. Don Rodawig Medical Director of LRH Hospice
Donald Rodawig, Jr., M.D., began his tenure as Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) Hospice Medical ...more
7/16/2008
LRH Hospice's Janet Wackerbarth Receives Award
Janet Wackerbarth, Registered Nurse at Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) Hospice, was awarded the ...more
6/24/2008
Local Executive Acknowledged for Years of Affiliation
Richard C. Kielman, FACHE, president and chief executive officer of Lakes Regional Healthcare, was ...more
3/3/2008
Nutrition Impacts Chronic Health Conditions
March is National Nutrition Month. Nutrition has a great impact on the prevention and prevalence of ...more
2/12/2008
LRH Offering Plastic Surgery Services
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) now provides cosmetic and reconstruction outpatient services. Dr. ...more
11/27/2007
LRH Hospice Helps Hospice Patients and Their Families Cope with the Grief Process
At some point nearly every person is confronted with grief in one way or another. According to ...more
11/16/2007
Holiday Eating Without the Weight
For many, the holidays are a very difficult time to control body weight. Tempting treats are ...more
11/12/2007
LRH Looking for Additional Hospice Volunteers
For over seven years Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) has been providing care locally to terminally ...more
11/5/2007
LRH Hospice Provides Compasionate Care to Terminally Ill Patients and Their Families
Receiving high quality care through Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) doesn’t have to end when ...more
5/7/2007
New Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer Available at DCPH
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), about 11,150 cases of invasive cervical cancer will ...more
3/19/2007
Pulmonary Rehab Now Available at LRH
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) now offers outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation, which is a program ...more
1/30/2007
Sleep Studies Now Available at LRH
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) now offers sleep studies to diagnose sleep-related conditions such ...more
9/11/2006
LRH Provides Minimally Invasive, Laparoscopic Hysterectomies
Hysterectomies at Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) are now performed in a minimally invasive manner. ...more
9/1/2006
John Leupold Now Practicing Orthopaedics Locally
Dr. John Leupold, an orthopaedic surgeon originally from the Iowa Great Lakes, has returned to the ...more
8/28/2006
Technology to Diagnose Heart Disease in Early Stages Now Available at LRH
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) now offers cardiac calcium scoring, which is a technology to ...more
6/5/2006
Advance Directives: Ensuring Healthcare Desires are Respected
If you become unable to make healthcare decisions due to serious medical conditions, will you ...more
4/19/2006
Light Therapy Treats Injuries and Provides Pain Relief
Lakes Regional Healthcare’s (LRH) physical therapy department recently started providing light ...more
4/10/2006
Maximize Independence with Occupational Therapy
While many of us take everyday activities such as cooking a meal or buttoning a shirt for granted, ...more
4/10/2006
Public Health Recommends Vaccination Against Mumps
The State of Iowa has seen an increase in the number of people with mumps this year. The Iowa ...more
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