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You and your family deserve to be happy and live your best lives. And we’re here to help. As your healthcare partners, the team at Welia Health is encouraging all of our patients to focus on mental health in 2022. Since it’s the time of resolutions, we recommend a few for you.
With public health information largely focused on COVID-19, it’s important to keep in mind there are other respiratory viruses that course through our communities at this time of year. In addition to influenza (the flu), there is Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV.
Walking just 30 minutes a day helps reduce your risk of chronic disease, strengthen bones, reduce body fat, improve cardiovascular fitness, and improve your mood. But when the snow flies, the debate of indoor vs. outdoor walking begins.
A podiatrist, officially known as a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), is trained to treat issues in the foot, ankle, and lower leg. They can help restore proper function, reduce pain, and speed healing after an injury or surgery. Here are a few examples of when to see a podiatrist.
Just in time for Turkey Day, members of the Welia Health team share some of their favorite recipes—and what they love most about Thanksgiving.
It’s been five years since these adorable baby twin boys were born at our Mora campus. See them now and hear from their Mom, Becky, about the genuine happiness these two handfuls bring to their family.
Early detection of diabetes is proven to prevent life‑altering complications. You—and your loved ones—will be thankful you took the first step in understanding your risk.
For years, Lois frequently traveled to Mora to receive cortisone shots to relieve the arthritis in her knee, caused by the wear-and-tear of aging. She received what would be her final shot in December 2020 when she decided it was time for knee replacement surgery to alleviate her pain.
Apps can be useful in helping us improve our mental health. Yet, as mental health professionals at Welia Health, we think it’s important to use them with some caution. Here are our recommendations.
On most days, Becky, a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), can be found on the field, rink, track, or court. She is one of Welia Health’s seven athletic trainers who work with area high schools to ensure the safety of student-athletes. Follow a day in the life of one of our ATCs.
