LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Doctors at Mayo Clinic Health System have their eyes on athletes’ hearts after they contract COVID-19. This group is one of the healthiest populations, but viruses can damage the heart.
If an athlete returns too quickly, the consequences could cost someone their life. Kenosha Tremper High School Graduate Lauren Fleming finds joy on the field.
“It’s like soccer football and hockey kind of all in one,” Lauren Fleming said, describing her sport, Lacrosse. “It definitely does take some hand-eye coordination for sure.”
COVID-19 accompanied Fleming’s freshman introduction at UW-La Crosse.
“We had 75 cases in the first week just within athletics,” Joel Luedke said, assistant director of athletic training at UW-La Crosse.
Mayo Clinic Health System: We’ll contact you when you re eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment
Mayo Clinic Health System patients with a Patient Online Services account will receive a message through the system when they are eligible to be vaccinated. Those without an account will be notified by Mayo Clinic to make an appointment. Written By: Michael Brun | ×
Mayo Clinic Health System on Wednesday, Jan. 27, announced it will contact its southeastern Minnesota patients when they are eligible to make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccine eligibility is based on guidance from the federal and state governments, according to a news release. Minnesota is following a phased approach that prioritizes the initial doses for health care personnel, residents and workers of long-term living facilities and people aged 65 and up.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – A generous donation is helping the Salvation Army of La Crosse County expand its mental health programming.
Mayo Clinic Health System gave the organization $15,000 Tuesday, which will be used to help raise awareness and funding for crucial mental health resources in the La Crosse area.
The money comes from Mayo Clinic’s Red Kettle Campaign match challenge in December.
The Salvation Army said some of the people it serves are unaware of the mental health issues they’re experiencing.
With donations like this, the organization is able to give them the care they need, and a step closer to getting out of homelessness.