How to Help Someone Who’s Choking
What to Do If Someone Is Choking If you’ve ever been around someone who is choking, you know it’s a scary moment. Choking is fairly common since it can happen…
From COVID Vaccine Skeptic to Supporter
As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Altru Health System has access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, resources and expertise. This includes collaborating with Mayo Clinic specialists on the…
A Quick Look At COVID Vaccine Questions
As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Altru Health System has access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, resources and expertise. This includes collaborating with Mayo Clinic specialists on the…
Covid Fatigue a Top Concern Among Health Experts
How many of us have grown weary of being stuck at home, isolated, tired of feeling stressed, and wish we could just do away with our masks? Across the country,…
Keeping Those at Highest Risk Safe During the Latest Surge of COVID-19
Our region is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases recently. Evidence is showing that trend could continue, and perhaps increase as we head into the winter months. At the same…
Is it COVID-19 or the Seasonal Flu?
You may have heard that COVID-19 is similar to the seasonal flu. Both are contagious respiratory diseases caused by viruses and with shared common symptoms. But while there are many…
Tips for Navigating the Holidays During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The holidays are right around the corner and are traditionally a time for family and friends to travel and be together. With COVID-19 cases increasing at a high rate, many…
Family Fun | Summer Safety Tips
Summer is a great time of year to make memories with your children. But summer is also filled with many preventable injuries. Here’s how we can protect our children while…