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Steps to Success for New Goals in a New Year
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| Do you have goals for yourself for the new year? Losing weight is a pretty common New Years’ resolution. Many resolutions have fizzled out by February, so how can you stick with your weight loss goals in the new year?
Pick an area to focus on; whether it be exercising, eating healthy, or drinking more water. As you do these things gradually, you figure out what you need to support these new lifestyle habits. Then each new habit builds on each other, and before you know it you have a whole new healthy lifestyle. So, you can still have that larger resolution but add in the smaller steps to help you along the way.
Continue Reading this blog post by Darlene DeWitt, MS, RD, LD - Spencer Hospital Registered Dietitian.
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Greenville Couple Welcomes Spencer Hospital's First Baby of 2020!
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Elizabeth Essick and Justin Hofmeyer of Greenville saw their baby's Dec. 24th due date come and go. A week later on Dec. 31, Elizabeth arrived at the Birth Center when she was experiencing contractions. Her physician, Dr. David Keith confirmed that she was in labor. Dr. Keith stayed with the couple and obstetrics nursing team overnight as Elizabeth's labor progressed. Finally, at 1:07 PM on New Year's Day their healthy baby was born.
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Spencer Hospital Welcomes Babies from A-Z
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“What’s in a name?” is the question Shakespeare’s Juliet asks, yet any new parent will attest, lots of contemplation goes into finding just the right name for their newborn. In reviewing Spencer Hospital Birth Center records for 2019, the nearly 250 babies born at the hospital were granted a variety of special names, ranging from A to Z, starting with Aaralynn and concluding the alphabet with Zaylie and Zoe.
“It’s been a wonderful year in our birth center as our team loves the opportunity to help families welcome their little ones into the world and we enjoy educating and pampering new moms,” commented Jeannette Hasley, Spencer Hospital Birth Center Director.
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Local Healthcare Scholarships Available - Apply Soon
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Applications are now being accepted for the Bennie B. and Ernestine F. Shine Scholarship, Adam J. Anderson Scholarship, as well as the Cornwall Loan Program. All programs are designed to help area students pursue healthcare careers.
The application deadline for both the Shine & Anderson Scholarship and Cornwall Loan is March 31, 2020. Recipients will be notified of their award in April. Students interested in applying for the scholarship or loan program should contact Danelle Stumbo, Human Resource Development Director at Spencer Hospital, 712-264-6623. Applications for each healthcare education funding opportunity are also available on our website here.
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| There are statistics that say more chicken wings and pizza are eaten on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year! At this time of year, it certainly can derail your weight loss goals; but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are some simple things that you can do to have a healthier Super Bowl party.
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| Quick Care: Extended Winter Hours |
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Quick Care services are for those urgent health visits which aren't emergencies yet feel like one - such as ear aches, scratchy throats, a low-grade fever, or flu-like symptoms.
Call Avera Medical Group Spencer for a Quick Care appointment (712) 264-3500.
Quick Care Winter Hours: Monday-Thursday | 3:30PM - 6:30PM Fridays | 3:30PM - 5PM Saturdays | 8AM - 2:30PM
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