Affiliated Community Medical Centers
Does your child love to read? At ACMC, we know that reading is an important part of a child’s development. Children who develop critical early reading skills enter kindergarten better prepared to succeed, with larger vocabularies and stronger language skills. That’s why in 2005, ACMC began participating in the national Reach Out and Read program. [More]
Coughing, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes; is it a cold or is it allergies? That seems to be the big question this time of year. Watch the video by Dr. Steven Meister, Family Medicine, ACMC-Marshall to learn more about allergies and what you can do to help alleviate your symptoms. Like ACMC on Facebook: Share [More]
Spring has arrived early this year and with the nice temperatures outside, kids are ready to get out and participate in activities. As an athletic trainer, I want my athletes to be able to participate safely and enjoy the game. Whether playing baseball, softball, golf, tennis or competing in track and field, there are certain [More]
As a dermatologist my concern for your skin is year-round, but as spring and summer approach it’s important to start thinking about sun and skin safety. Skin Cancer is Attacking our Young! At ACMC, we have three dermatologists and we are all seeing the same trend that is being reported nationally; skin cancer is on [More]
ACMC-Willmar started offering Urgent Care services for our patients in 1994. We realized that it wasn’t always possible to get right in to see your primary care provider and going to the emergency room can be so expensive. Urgent Care hours vary depending on the day and the clinic, but here in Willmar we are [More]
Can you believe that it’s already March? How are you doing on those New Year’s Resolutions? Have you lost your 10 pounds or joined the gym? Many people have given up on resolutions as they realize they are not a real solution in the long run. Doing nothing however, is not the answer either if [More]
Can you get in better shape without changing your shape? The answer is “yes”. Most often my patient’s true desire when beginning an exercise program is to change their shape. They want to lose weight, drop a few sizes, look better and feel more confident. Sometimes after working on their exercise program for six months [More]
Where does your car go when it’s out of gas? You might get down the block on fumes, but you won’t go very far. Your body works the same way. In your car fuel is stored in the gas tank, but without a fuel line to get the gas to the engine it won’t help [More]
Dealing with skin care issues in the winter can be no fun. The air is cold and dry and our skin seems to suffer. Does your skin feel dry and rough? Do you have places where it cracks and peels or maybe you have a rash and wonder what you can do? I’ve put together [More]
We’re seeing a high number of people in our clinics with coughs, stuffy noses, head congestion and sore throats. So what can you do at home that will help you get better and when should you seek medical attention? Outlasting the virus Most viral illnesses last 7-10 days, with day 4 and day 5 being [More]
