Category: Health Blog

There’s that old saying that pregnant people often hear: “You’re eating for two now.” And that’s one of those phrases that, while somewhat incomplete, is true enough. When …

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The Fourth Trimester Described as “the fourth trimester” by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, postpartum care is critically important–both for a healthy baby and for healthy …

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Spirit Lake, IA (March 24, 2021) Breast cancer is common, affecting one in eight American women. A screening mammogram is one of the most valuable ways to identify …

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The healthcare providers at Lakes Regional Family Medicine realize illnesses and minor injuries don’t always happen during the weekdays or that you may not be able to wait …

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February 12, 2021 – Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) will launch the “Let’s Get Cooking” program in March. The free program consists of several resources to eat delicious, affordable …

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November 17, 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every person in one way or another this year. We’ve worn masks and social distanced, but we are tired …

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Walking is the most commonly reported physical activity among US adults. It’s something nearly two-thirds of American adults do every day to some extent. The 2008 Physical Activity …

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Lakes Regional Healthcare Physical Therapist Sarah Tungland provides four easy tips after delivering baby via a cesarean section.

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In the second episode of Fresh Conversations, Dickinson County Public Health Educator Katy Burke and Lakes Regional Healthcare Registered Dietitian Beth Samuelson speak about what whole grains are …

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Dickinson County Public Health Educator Katy Burke talks about easy exercises you can do at home and makes Morning Glory Muffins!

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