Hutchinson Health's Strength After Breast Cancer Program Sherry Rasco was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 and truly feels recently taking the program was beneficial to her.  The therapists were able to customize each session to be tailored to what she needed personally.  Even though Sherry is a survivor of 11 years she has continually been trying to minimize the effects of lymphedema; by trying to increase and build strength but not get injured in the process.  The ABC program incorporated the core,arms, legs, all the muscle groups, which was so important.  It is not a hard program to accomplish,  and it is one that is very beneficial to the whole body. Call the Hutchinson Health Orthopaedic and Rehab Clinic for information on the program, 320-484-4400. ... [Read More...]

Rest Easy...New Beds Hutchinson Health Hospital has 25 new Stryker beds for our patient care. These new beds are high tech and have features for both our patients and staff. *There are enhanced settings for positioning and comfort so our patients can rest more comfortably *To prevent patients from falling out of the beds, the "fall alarms" are more sensitive, which alert our staff *The beds are motorized and maneuver easier, which helps our staff when transporting our patients to different areas ... [Read More...]

Hutchinson Health's Strength After Breast Cancer Program “I learned through the Strength ABC program that after breast cancer treatment, it is safe to return to exercise to help strengthen my arm, as long as it is a slow, progressive exercise program. One of the greatest lessons for me was that I needed to start slow and with a lower weight than what I was using previously. The therapists instructed me on how to slowly and safely progress the weights and reps to prevent injury. They taught me the signs and symptoms to watch for with my body when progressing with the exercises.” ~ Ronda Matthias ... [Read More...]