The blood drive held in Harmony on July 11, 2017, succeeded in collecting 28 units of blood despite having the Red Cross truck break down and the drive starting three hours late. There were 26 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to one donor who reached the following milestone: Donovan Brink – 9 gallons The bloodmobile is sponsored by the … [Read more...]
Pitch the Commissioner event to be held in Preston
Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger is hitting the road for the sixth summer in a row to hold “Pitch the Commissioner” events around the state. He invites community members to share their best ideas about how to improve health in their community while playing a friendly game of horseshoes. Fillmore County Public Health will host a pitch event at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, … [Read more...]
Critical Red Cross blood shortage prompts emergency call for donations Give blood or platelets now and help save lives
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now and help save lives. Blood donations have fallen short of expectations for the past two months, resulting in about 61,000 fewer donations than needed and causing a significant draw down of the Red Cross blood supply. … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on July 11
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations. Right now, blood is being distributed to hospitals as fast as it is being donated. Typically, all healthy men and women who are at least 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds or more are eligible to donate … [Read more...]
Semcac food shelves to participate in Open Your Heart to the Hungry & Homeless
Caledonia, Kasson, Preston and Rushford, Minn., – all four of the Semcac food shelf locations are participating in the 2017 Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Summer Challenge, a donation drive sponsored by Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless and Hunger Solutions, that takes place in July. As a member of Hunger Solutions Minnesota, Semcac is eligible to receive a … [Read more...]
Preston Emergency Service receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award
Preston Emergency Service has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Bronze Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of … [Read more...]
July 4 antique appraisal event to help local cancer patients
If you’re a fan of the Antiques Roadshow, you won’t want to miss this event! The Harmony Area Cancer Support Group will host an antique appraisal fundraiser on July 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fillmore Central High School in Harmony featuring author and antiques expert Mark Moran. Bring your antiques to get them appraised for only $15 per item (two item limit). All items to … [Read more...]
Red Cross calls for new donors to prevent a summer blood shortage
The American Red Cross urges those who have never given blood before – as well as those who haven’t given recently – to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now and help sustain a sufficient community blood supply this summer. While the need for blood is constant during the summer months, the Red Cross experiences a drastic decline in new donors. Nationwide, about … [Read more...]
Free health screening offered in Chatfield
Fillmore County Public Health (FCPH) and F & M Bank are partnering to host a free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screening event. The screening event will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017, from 8-9:30 a.m. at the F & M Bank located at 229 Main Street North in Chatfield, Minn. To participate in the screening you must: • Be 18 years of age or older. • … [Read more...]
The many health benefits of dairy
Did you know that humans are the only adult animal species that continues to consume "milk" through dairy products. While most animals wean off of their mother's milk after infancy, humans across the globe have been consuming products produced by cow, sheep or goat milk for thousands of years. And the benefits can be numerous. Human body grows to accept milk Although … [Read more...]