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Make Sure You’re Up to Date for Back to School It seems like we blinked and suddenly, summer is coming to an end. Thankfully, August still offers great weather for fun in the sun, but also time for us all to get up to date with our health. Take a moment right now to call one of our medical clinics…
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Join us for the 5th annual Healthy Heroes event! Sioux Center Health is proud to partner once again with Promise Community Health Center and Community Health Partners of Sioux County to host this fun and exciting event for the entire family. Events are hosted in beautiful Children’s Park in Sioux Center. 8:30 am 5K Race 9:15 am 2K Race 9…
The Sioux Center Health Foundation is pleased to announce Dorinda Oostenink as the new Foundation Director. Dorinda grew up on a farm north of Hull, Iowa, and graduated from Boyden-Hull High School in Hull. Most recently, she worked for Cooperative Credit Company (CCC) in agriculture finance. Prior to that, she worked for USDA Rural Development in LeMars, which was her…
Sioux Center Health is excited to announce the addition of Lindsey Junk, MD, MPH to the Sioux Center Health team. Dr. Lindsey Junk was born and raised in Angola, Indiana and attended Purdue University for her undergraduate studies. After leaving her beloved Boilermakers, she spent time living and working internationally in a Zimbabwean orphanage. That experience led her to pursue…
Whether you’re taking a hike, heading to the lake or celebrating with friends, summer is a time to enjoy. We hope you can make the most of it this year – safely. Our team at Sioux Center Health is always ready to help you if something goes wrong. We hope you’ll consider these tips as you make the most of…
Heart disease is a global problem; in fact, they are the leading cause of death for both men and women. According to a report from the Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases, it is estimated that over 16.3 million Americans aged 20 and older have a chronic heart condition. This is just over 7 percent, with…
Respiratory Therapy is a specialized form of therapy that is used for persons with certain respiratory (pulmonary) conditions. Specially trained healthcare providers provide this form of treatment to improve each person's health status and overall quality of life. In the United States alone, millions of people are affected by numerous types of respiratory conditions. Their severities differ and can affect…
10 Men Share What They Wish Other Men Knew About Mental Health Written by Julia Malacoff — www.healthline.com Our culture doesn’t always leave space for men to express inner struggle. These men are trying to change that. Talking about it with anyone — let alone a mental health professional — may seem difficult and even intimidating for anyone living with…
Occupational therapy (OT) is a form of healthcare that is geared toward resolving problems or reducing the severity of challenges that limit one’s ability to do the things that are essential for survival and other everyday things. Such activities can include working, attending school, getting dressed, making a meal, sports, and other leisure activities. These challenges can be physical, sensory,…
The early years of a child’s life are the most important. It is during these years that they learn the most and progress through very important milestones. However, not every child will successfully achieve all milestones, and these challenges usually indicate an underlying developmental issue or disability. To help resolve or reduce these challenges and help your child achieve as…
Mental Health Awareness Month is a great time to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness with special resources and raising awareness in May! What is a mental illness? Mental illnesses are treatable health conditions that can disrupt a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. They are common — about…
National Infant Immunization Week, April 24-30, 2022 National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is a yearly observance highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). This year, in particular, it’s critical to ensure that families stay on track for children’s routine checkups and recommended vaccinations following disruptions from COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some…