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| Does My Baby Have Torticollis? |
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| When you leave the hospital with your brand new baby you leave with information on all kinds of topics including how to give them a bath, how to feed them, how to track wet and dirty diapers, car seat safety, vaccinations, proper sleep habits, etc. It can feel very overwhelming at times with all of this new information but there is another topic to keep on your radar when it comes to infants. It’s called torticollis.
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| Take It From a Mom & Infection Control Nurse: Flu is No Joke |
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| Several years ago I saw firsthand how serious the flu can be and how helpless a mother can feel as you try to comfort your child who has influenza. The symptoms of influenza came on quickly, like “being hit by a truck,” my son stated as he came home early from football practice in mid-October. And yes, his symptoms were classic for influenza with a high fever, body aches, chills and a severe headache. Nothing seemed to help alleviate his symptoms as he groaned, “even the hair on my head hurts.”
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| Wellness Screenings Good for the Heart |
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The first step to improving your health is being aware of your health strengths and weaknesses. While most of us know by stepping on the scale or the fit of our clothes if we need to lose a few pounds, we aren’t always aware if our blood sugar is too high or if our cholesterol is causing dangerous plaque to build in our arteries. Learn more about your health status through a comprehensive wellness screening.
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| "Understanding Grief" Support Group Offered |
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| Losing a loved one is indescribable to someone who has not felt the loss of death. Hospice of Spencer Hospital's professional team understands the tragedy of losing a loved one and they identify with the difficult decisions and emotions that the person left behind faces. |
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| Join Live Healthy Iowa to Help Reach Your Health Goals |
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Spencer Hospital is participating in Live Healthy Iowa, and we would challenge you to as well! The challenge runs January 22 - March 30, and the cost is $22 per person. There will be a 5k hosted by the Spencer YMCA on April 14th, and participants will receive half off the entry fee, making it only $10. There are also Gab with a Guru sessions that are free and open to the public!
Questions? Email Candace at cdaniels@spencerhospital.org.
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