A patient at Horizon Health Care in Lake Preston found out a little over a year ago that she was suffering from Type-2 diabetes. If that wasn’t enough of a shock, she learned her Medicare Part B co-pay for the needed prescriptions would be $500. The 340B Prescription...
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“Best Dental Care” for the Boyle Family
A large family comes with many joys – daily playmates, extra hands to help around the house, and a growing heart for a mother. But with a big family comes bigger bills, especially when it comes to health care. More children mean more dentist visits, and for Mike and...
Community resources eases health concerns for Yankton patient
Injuries and multiple health problems have resulted in mounting hospital bills for Judale Carr, a former art teacher who moved to Yankton in search of a more affordable cost of living and accessible health care. Carr moved to South Dakota from Houston, Texas, in 1987...
Why Should You Get The Flu Shot?
Flu shots are vitally important. Early influenza vaccination can reduce the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications. It also can reduce the severity of the illness, even if you still get sick. The flu vaccination isn’t just about keeping you healthy;...
Tips to Staying Well This Winter
(HOWARD, SD) Nobody looks forward to cold and flu season. But Horizon Health Care offers some tips to weather the challenges of winter. “Getting your flu shot is essential to staying healthy,” says Misty Rudebusch, Horizon’s Medical Director. “It’s the quickest,...
Diabetes Often Goes Undiagnosed
It is estimated that 23 percent of all diabetics in the United States are undiagnosed. That population is at risk for a number of complications associated with diabetes. Horizon Health Care encourages everyone to keep their regular wellness checkups and screenings....
With School Started, It’s Time to Schedule Your Primary Care Visit
(HOWARD, SD) The school year is in full swing. And with that milestone as a reminder, it’s a great time to schedule an annual primary care wellness visit for both you and your adolescent. “For families, September marks one of the busiest times of the year with school,...
Horizon telemedicine connects Burmese man with life-saving treatment
Telemedicine and Horizon’s interpreter services have played a pivotal role in the treatment of Tin Aung Thein. Thein moved to North Carolina from Burma in February 2022. He learned he had chronic kidney disease in 2003. He saw a doctor in North Carolina but not a...
Stress and Self-Care
Life is hard. No one would argue with that. It can be very stressful at times - even overwhelming - but with the right self-care, it is possible to replace anxiety and stress with relaxation. You might not be able to change what is stressing you out, but you can...
Horizon Clinic helps Myanmar family find treatment for 5-year-old son
When you meet Saw Joseph Naykaw Kankanyaw, it’s hard to believe you aren’t looking at a healthy, normal five-year-old boy. His grin is infectious and given an opening he’ll show you his dance moves. Joseph’s exuberant personality doesn’t reflect that he’s been...