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Falls Community Health Recognized for Quality Improvement and Patient Satisfaction
Oct 2, 2015
Falls Community Health has received a Health Center Quality Improvement grant award in the amount of $18,478 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
The clinic, which is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), received a Clinical Quality Improvers award, meaning Falls Community Health showed
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It’s Not Too Soon to Get Your Flu Shot
Oct 2, 2015
This season’s flu vaccine is now available, and the Sioux Falls Health Department is encouraging everyone to get their flu shots.
“Because the virus that causes the flu changes every year, the flu shot you received last year will not protect you this coming flu season,” says Dr. Jennifer Tinguely, Chief Medical Officer at Falls Community Health. “Getting a flu shot now
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Are You Prepared?
Sep 22, 2015
In order to Live Well, you need to ensure you are ready for disasters and health hazards, such as influenza, infectious disease, natural disasters and other emergencies.
Here's a great infographic from the American Public Health Association with 5 Steps to Get Ready.
Family Communication Plan
You may not have all of your family members together when emergency
