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| Spencer Hospital Named One of the Nation's Top Community Hospitals for Fourth Consecutive Year |
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Spencer Hospital has again been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States, earning the designation for the fourth consecutive year. The nation’s top rural hospitals are recognized annually by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the annual Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals award is based upon the results of the Hospital Strength INDEX® developed by iVantage Health Analytics.
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| Apply Now for Healthcare Scholarships |
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| Applications are being accepted through March 31, 2019 for three local healthcare education assistance programs which are administered by Spencer Hospital to help area students who are pursuing healthcare careers.
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| Abben Cancer Center Welcomes Dr. Marks |
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Radiation Dr. Michael Marks has joined the Spencer Hospital medical staff, providing care for patients treated at Abben Cancer Center.
“Dr. Marks will continue Abben Cancer Center’s long tradition of offering exceptionally trained and highly experienced oncologists to meet the care needs of our patients," commented Spencer Hospital President Bill Bumgarner.
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Eating for Better Heart Health by Jenna Walsh, Dietitian
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The month of February is dedicated to focusing on heart health; however, these suggestions can be helpful year long. Diet plays a major role in cardiovascular health, and good health, in general. As a dietitian, here are some of the tips I frequently share with patients on what to eat for better heart health.
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Newborn Heart Screenings: Checking the Health of the Littlest Sweethearts by Jeannette Hasley, Director of Obstetrics
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While your newborn is busy melting hearts, our health care team is focused on the health of your baby’s heart.
At Spencer Hospital’s Birth Center, we strive to provide families with a safe and memorable birth experience while simultaneously providing them with all of the latest standards of care for both mom and baby. One of those health care standards is conducting a screening exam on baby for Critical Congenital Heart Disease. (CCHD). |
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