Health Edition - Archive articles
Health Edition is a joint venture between New Ulm Medical Center (NUMC) and The Journal, New Ulm's daily newspaper. It's published quarterly in The Journal to update area residents on health care and New Ulm Medical services and programs.
February 2012
Powers and perils of antibiotics
Testing helps you prevent fractures, bone loss
Community health planning focuses on obesity, substance abuse, mental health
Diabetes protocols aimed at helping diabetic patients’ live best life
A new future away from substance abuse
More options for colonoscopy
Your home turf: Ground zero for falls prevention
Healthy fare: Fresh produce direct from the farm
Love your heart: Why reducing your risk factors for heart disease is so important
Healthy legs: Keep the circulation going
Doctors and patients praise clinic’s new primary care model
Are you ready to call it quits?
STAR program helps cancer survivors thrive again
November 2012
A lesson in healthy kids: School gets $10,000 Allina grant
Take action now so diabetes is not in your future
Banking on good health with Heart of New Ulm
You can have hypertension and not know it
NUMC clinic adding staff, extending hours to meet patients' needs
New Ulm Hospice extends care and services, thanks to partners
Growing to meet the needs of new families
Strategies, treatment options for SAD season
Frank Schwab of New Ulm honored with Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute ‘2012 Inspiration Award’
STAR Program®—the gold standard in cancer rehabilitation
Preparing yourself to handle holiday stress
Honoring New Ulm area veterans at the end of life
Winthrop Clinic: A convenient place for families
September 2012
The sweet smell of aromatherapy
Bedside barcoding provides added medicine safety
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute – New Ulm offers clinical trials
NUMC grants make neighbors healthier
Immunizations: Is your child up-to-date?
A healing touch for kids with sensory difficulties
Kenny Kids' physical therapy helps kids reach their potential
Speech therapy at Kenny Kids gets toddlers talking
New internist at New Ulm Medical Center fulfills a childhood dream
Family physician finds a home at NUMC
Great expectations: Birth center to expand, renovate
New Ulm Medical Center launches new clinical primary care model
Family medicine a natural choice for new NUMC physician
HONU’s SWAP IT to DROP IT™ campaign encourages small, daily changes
NUMC’s Winthrop Area Clinic brings health care home
May 2012
Help for women with common bladder problems
Meet the New Ulm Medical Center Board of Directors
Early Colon Cancer Screening Key to Detection
Creating a Connection to Locally Grown Food
Program keeps Girls and Moms on the Move
Radiology: illuminating the path to treatment
Family medicine physician Tawnya Kreilkamp, MD returns to her Minnesota roots
New Pulmonary Support Group Helps People Breathe Easier
Don't Let Sleep Disorders Damage Your Health