According to the CDC, one of four older Americans fall each year, and a single fall doubles the chance of falling again. Register for A Matter of Balance! For more information or to register online, visit madisonregionalhealth.org/pa… or call 605-256-8915.

In South Dakota, 37% of people are afraid of falling: a legitimate concern as the state rated third in the nation for most fatalities from falls.  In 2021, The SD DOH reported Accidental Falls as the 6th leading cause for death.  youtube.com/watch?v=97MrLqw1…)

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org, or you can call the Farm and Rural Stress Hotline at 1-800-691-4336.PLEASE SHARE!

Sign up now! Free classes begin October 2nd! madisonregionalhealth.org/pa…

Have a happy and safe Labor Day!

Please make informed healthcare decisions for you and your loved ones! For information and resources, please see the links below. Key facts about the flu: cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.h… Key facts about the flu vaccine: cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts… Flu prevention: cdc.gov/flu/prevent/preventi…

We had a wonderful surprise during National Night Out! Our friends Justin and Abby Hall stopped to catch up! "You hear people say, "Oh, you should go to Sioux Falls," because they are worried it's just too small here. Well, that's so misguided..." madisonregionalhealth.org/ha…

One of our favorite parts of National Night Out is giving ambulance tours! It looks like everyone had a fun time!

During National Night Out, we enjoyed giving out our reminder bands and sharing how they can be used to prevent a child from being left in a hot vehicle. We gave out almost 100 and hope to see all of them in use!

We had a great time at National Night Out! Never leave a child inside a vehicle alone. Not even for a minute! For safety tips, click here: madisonregionalhealth.org/wp…

Last year, 36 heat-related vehicle deaths of infants and children occurred nationwide. One of these tragedies occurred in Clark, SD. It can happen to anyone and 26% of deaths have occurred by a child gaining access to a vehicle without an adult knowing.

At least 60 children are run over by a slow, forward moving vehicle in parking lots and driveways every week. How many children can fit into a front blind zone? Check out this video! youtube.com/watch?v=NDH3FDfV…

Leaving them alone in the car for "just a minute" is not safe. If they attempt to get out of the vehicle to find you, they won’t realize that their foot or knee is pressing the power window button. It’s not a risk worth taking. Click here for safety tips: madisonregionalhealth.org/wp…

Have a happy and safe holiday!

Sparklers burn at approximately 2,000 degrees and account for more than 25% of ER visits for fireworks injuries. For children 5 years of age and younger, sparkler injuries account for nearly half of all fireworks related injuries.   Important Safety Tips: nsc.org/community-safety/saf…

Research shows that wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of fatal head injuries by approximately 40% and nonfatal brain injury by 60% or more. If you are in an ATV accident please watch for signs of head injuries. Symptoms can be found here: cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concu…

Madison Regional Health System's patient portal, MyCareCorner, is your personal portal to your health records. Lab results, secure messaging, medication lists, and more! Please call 605-256-6551 or ask an admissions representative for more info during your next appointment!