Subject: February Newsletter: Happy Heart Month!

Visitor Guidelines as of February 9, 2022


Visitor guidelines are designed to provide our patients the benefit of having support from their loved ones while continuing to manage the infection risks created by numerous people in and out of our facilities each day where immune-compromised people are receiving care. 

In accordance with CDC requirements, masks must be worn by all patients and visitors within hospitals and clinics. 


Inpatient Visitation: 

  • Two visitors per patient at a time. May rotate visitors throughout the day.

  • Behavioral Health patients may have two visitors daily by appointment.

  • No visitors for patients being treated for a COVID-19 infection.

  • Exceptions permitted for end-of-life circumstances as determined by physician.


Outpatient Visitation:

  • Outpatients may be accompanied by up to two people.


The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention currently require masks to be worn by anyone within a healthcare facility. Masks must be worn over the nose & mouth at all times.

Heart-Healthy Eating Habits to Keep Your Ticker Ticking

February has long been celebrated as Heart Month. Taking care of your ticker will help you live longer and do more of those things you enjoy. Unfortunately, heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States. But you can take action by eating smart for your heart!

Be Smart - Take Care of Your Heart!

With heart disease being the leading cause of death in men and women, it is important to keep your heart in good health. Cardiac Rehab nurse, Anne Rosendahl, discusses the importance of taking care of your heart before and after a cardiac event.

Hands Only CPR with Jeff Messerole

If your loved one, friend or a stranger collapsed next to you, experiencing a heart condition, would you know what to do? In this brief video health educator Jeff Messerole will walk you through the steps of what do to in an emergency, including how to perform hands-only CPR and how to use an automatic external defibrillator. A health emergency can occur at any time. If that occurs, don’t be caught with the feeling of helplessness of not knowing what to do; instead invest a few minutes in learning how you can save a life.

Lakes Regional Healthcare and Spencer Hospital Initiate Formal Relationship with Northwest Iowa Surgeons

The Boards of Trustees of Lakes Regional Healthcare and Spencer Hospital recently approved a collaborative business relationship with Northwest Iowa Surgeons, P.C.


Both hospitals shared that they have appreciated a collegial relationship with the professionals of Northwest Iowa Surgeons for many years.  The establishment of a formal professional services agreement will enhance long-term planning, service integration, business efficiency and physician recruitment. 


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