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'Understanding Acupuncture' for pain relief is Dec. 2 Today's Health Topic
At 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Kevin Chatwin, M.D., will present information on how traditional medical practice and medical acupuncture can work together in the treatment of pain.

HomeCaring & Hospice
Home health care and hospice services are available in the Fairview Lakes area around Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming, Minn., and its satellite clinics in Hugo, Lino Lakes, Rush City, Chisago City and North Branch.

HomeCaring & Hospice team gives woman with cancer a voice in her care
Each day, the Fairview Lakes HomeCaring & Hospice team brings home health care, hospice and palliative care and support services to people like Shirley Pratt in their homes in the communities where they live and work.

Fairview offers free weight certification for high school wrestlers Dec. 1
At 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Fairview Sports and Orthopedic Care will offer free weight certifications for high school wrestlers at Fairview Lakes Medical Center, 5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming.

Donate Love Lights by Nov. 14 for Dec. 6 ceremony
Donate a love light by Nov. 14 to have a loved one honored at Dec. 6 ceremony.

HomeCaring & Hospice named among nation's HomeCare Elite
Fairview Lakes HomeCaring & Hospice honored for third consective year as one of nation's top 500 home health care agencies.

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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Use mindful meditation skills to offset adverse effects of stress.

Today's Health Topics: Explore treatment options for Knee Arthritis Sept. 9
Nicholas Weiss, M.D. to speak Sept. 9 at Wyoming on options for treating arthritis of the knee.

Fairview on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Using social networking and social media

Fairview, Medica sign unique contract
Agreement builds on working partnershp, shared goals of improving quality, reducing cost

New physicians at Fairview Red Wing
Fairview Red Wing Medical Center welcomes dermatologist Michelle Lewis, M.D. and pediatrician Stasha Lewis M.D.

Fairview Lakes Auxiliary awards 24 scholarships to area students
Nineteen students pursuing medical careers and five student volunteers at Fairview Lake Medical Center, benefited from more than $22,000 in scholarships presented by the Fairview Lakes Auxiliary June 16.

Sleep Problems? Attend a free AWAKE sleep seminar

Program on spinal arthritis rescheduled to May 20
The free Today's Health Topics program on "Options for Treatment of Spinal Arthritis" by Dr. Christian DuBois of St. Croix Orthopaedics, originally scheduled for May 6, has been rescheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming.

Finding senior services just got easier
We take pride in being an organization that offers a full continuum of care—with services for seniors available from Fairview, Ebenezer and the University of Minnesota Medical Center.

Fairview Lakes HomeCaring & Hospice ranks among 2008 HomeCare Elite
Fairview Lakes HomeCaring & Hospice is ranked among the nation's top home health care agencies for the second consecutive year.

Urgent care is open noon to 4 p.m. on Christmas
For the convenience of patients with minor illnesses or injuries, urgent care at Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming, will remain open from noon to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Dec. 26, urgent care will return to its normally scheduled hours of noon to 8 p.m. seven days a week, including New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year’s Day ( Jan. 1). Emergency services at the medical center are available 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Dr. Kevin Chatwin to speak on medical acupuncture Nov. 5
At 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Kevin Chatwin, M.D., will present information about how traditional medical practice and acupuncture can work in a complementary fashion in treatment of pain. The free “Today’s Health Topics” program will be held in Conference Room B at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming. Preregistration is not required.

New allergist at Fairview Lakes
Allergist John B. Sweet, M.D., is now seeing patients at Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming, and Fairview Lino Lakes Clinic. He treats allergies, asthma and chronic sinusitis in adults and children.

Fairview cracks top 100
Fairview moves up two places in national rankings for top integrated health care systems

Medical acupuncture now available at Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Medical acupuncture is now available in the Sports & Orthopedic Care Clinic at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming every Wednesday throughout the summer months with plans to expand in the fall.

The Fairview Lakes Auxiliary's scholarship winners named
The Fairview Lakes Auxiliary is pleased to announce its 2008 scholarship winners.

Hit the links for charity. 20th Annual Tee Up for Hospice scheduled for August 18.
By participating in Tee Up for Hospice, you will help many in our community dealing with terminal illness, end-of-life issues and loss.

Enjoy the splendors of nature on Fairview Lakes Auxiliary’s annual Garden Tour
From cascading waterfalls to vistas of colorful flowers, enjoy the beauty and splendor of nature on the Fairview Lakes Auxiliary’s annual Garden Tour on Sun, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lindstrom Loppet 5K fitness walk/run July 12
Join the fun on July 12. The 20th annual Lindstrom Loppet 5K fitness walk/run benefits health care scholarships and promotes health for young people.

Weight loss surgery support group available at Fairview, Wyoming
A monthly support group for people who have had, or are scheduled for, weight-loss surgery meets on a monthly basis at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming.

Fairview Lakes volunteers give a record-breaking 35,613 hours of service
Fairview Lakes Health Services salutes the 288 volunteers who enhance the health care provided to our community, donating a record-breaking 35,613 hours of service last year.

HomeCaring & Hospice earns 2007 Home Care Elite award
Fairview Lakes HomeCaring & Hospice was recently selected as one of the 2007 HomeCare Elite, the annual compilation of the most successful home health care providers in the nation.

Fairview Hugo Clinic ranks in top four in statewide comparison for care of patients with diabetes
If you have diabetes, Fairview Hugo Clinic offers you some of the best care available in Minnesota to reduce your risk of cardiovascular complications.

Area woman values the care, comfort home health care provides
Regular home care visits make it possible for Delia Strand to continue to live independently.

Four Fairview Lakes clinics among top in state for diabetes care
Four clinics operated by Fairview Lakes Health Services have been recognized by the Bridges to Excellence (BTE) program for providing diabetes treatment that gives patients better outcomes.

Asthma doesn't need to run your life; help is available
Just when the weather warms up enough for folks to enjoy the outdoors, thousands of Minnesotans may find that the season makes it hard to breathe. Heavy pollen counts can make spring the worst season for asthma, a chronic inflammatory (swelling) disease of the airways.

Fairview posts patient safety, quality measures
Fairview's website is among region's first to post detailed clinical and safety measures

Fairview hospitals post high marks for heart care, hip and knee replacement and pneumonia
Fairview Lakes Medical Center notches highest overall score for heart attack treatment in CMS/Premier pay-for-performance project