Meeker Memorial

The summer edition of our Healthy Perspectives newsletter arrives later this month. Get a first look today. Visit ow.ly/PkEX50v1UKe

Earlier this week we had the honor to welcome Litchfield's Watercade Royalty and 2019 candidates. What an amazing group of young ladies ... they truly represent all that is good about our community! Good luck this weekend! #LithfieldWatercade #Watercade2019 #Community

Tee it up for a good cause! Join the fun and help ensure access to state-of-the-art health close to home. Register today for our Foundation's Annual Golf Event on July 13th at beautiful Litchfield Golf Course. All the details at meekermemorial.org/golf2019 #teeitup #fun #goodcause

Looks like summer is finally here with temperatures predicted to be in the high 80s and lower 90s over the next few days. It's import to stay hydrated! Get some tips on staying cool in hot weather! ow.ly/rxSS50uNroF

Looks like summer is finally here with temperatures predicted to be in the high 80s and lower 90s over the next few days. It's import to stay hydrated! Get some tips on staying cool in hot weather! ow.ly/KpX450uNroG #keepcool #stayhydrated #

There's still time to sign up for the inaugural Tour de Meeker happening on July 13th. Choose your ride length: 5, 15, 25, 50 or 62 miles and explore beautiful Meeker County. Get the details at tourdemeeker.com. #bikemeeker #bikelitch #tourdemeeker #MeekerCounty #cycling

In honor of Dairy Month during the month of June, check out the #GotMilk dairy recipes at: gotmilk.com

Kristin Anderson is an Ultrasound Technologist at Meeker Memorial. For Kristin, #Careasitshouldbe means... “To give my patients the best service I can. I listen and react to each individual patients physical and emotional needs.”

This June, celebrate National Dairy Month by pouring one more glass of wholesome, nutritious milk in honor of Southeast dairy
farm families. Dairy farmers work 365 days a year to provide you with nature’s most perfect beverage. Learn more at thedairyalliance.com

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month – Learn more about Alzheimer’s & Dementia - Inside the Brain at: bit.ly/2WrCjpC For more information about local efforts to become more dementia friendly in our communities go to: bit.ly/2W4rYk5

Learn more about Litchfield’s Inaugural Parade of Bands Event on June 18th starting at 6 PM. See how you can support the event and watch the parade at: litchfieldband.com/litchfield-ban…

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) marks June 8th as #NRPAFamilyFitDay promoting the importance of parks and recreation. Learn more at: bit.ly/2X8wRVO

Did you know? Parks and recreation play an important role in keeping communities active and healthy. See page 3 of the Healthy Perspectives Newsletter: bit.ly/2RLYRPy Learn about the many parks, right here in our area: co.meeker.mn.us/550/2019-Meeke…

Try these area rides and raise some funds while you get fit! Join the Luce Line Loops Bike Ride on June 9th. For details go to: bit.ly/2If787Y Then in July, Meeker Memorial Foundation will host the Tour de Meeker event on July 13th at: tourdemeeker.com

June is Cataract Awareness Month. Learn more about cataracts at: bit.ly/2YPTL4I Did you know? Dr. Bradley Anderson provides Ophthalmology Surgery at Meeker Memorial Hospital? Talk to your eye doctor; for appointments call Litchfield Eye Center at: (320) 593-3100

Meet Kayla Hulterstrum. Kayla is a Physical Therapist Assistant who says, #Careasitshouldbe … “Taking pride in providing care to patients and treating everyone with kindness and compassion every step of the way in the recovery process, while being an advocate for my patients.”

Alcohol is the most frequently used substance in adults and in youth nationally and statewide. Binge (High risk) drinking is the consumption of alcohol to the extent that harmful consequences. To learn more go to: mmshealthycommunities.org or bit.ly/2Mlcvrs

Locally, learn how you can get involved with reducing the stigma for mental health and #MakeItOk. Meeker, McLeod and Sibley Healthy Communities Collaborative is taking action, learn how you can get involved at: bit.ly/2N2yyj4

Meet Julie Wagner. Julie is an RN in the Emergency Department.  When Julie reflects on what #Careasitshouldbe means … “It is that you will be treated like family. You’re not just a number when you come here.  You’re someone’s … Teacher, Mom, Dad, Grandpa or Sister …”

#WeAreMeeker. Here's what #Careasitshouldbe means to Meeker Memorial Clinic - Dassel's Team ... “Providing the best care to patients from birth to advanced ages, with care and compassion - is what we do best.”