Subject: January Newsletter: Healthy New Year

Join Us at Occasions to Learn About Fall Prevention

Join Alan Faith, Interim ED Director, and Kellie Perry, Physical Therapist from Spencer Hospital, who will be presenting on Fall Prevention on Wednesday, January 24th over the noon hour at Occasions, 104 E 4th St. Spencer. If you're interested in joining in the congregate meal, contact Occasions at (712) 262-1782.

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Local Physician Receives Honorary Degree from the American Academy of Family Physicians

Dr. David Keith, DO, a family physician with Avera Medical Group Spencer, has achieved the Degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the national medical association representing nearly 127,600 family physicians, residents and medical students. Dr. Keith was one of more than 250 family physicians who received his FAAFP degree last fall during the American Academy of Family Physicians' annual meeting held in Chicago.

Dr. Keith's Recognition

Applicants Sought for Healthcare Scholarships & Loan Program - March 31 Deadline

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. Deadline is March 31, 2024.

Healthcare Scholarships

First Baby of 2024 Makes Surprise Arrival!

Spencer Hospital's Birth Center initially had a quiet start to the New Year; that is until Jessica Rojas and Juan Lopez arrived unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, with Jessica in active labor. At 4 AM on Wednesday, January 3, little baby Liam Lopez made his arrival into the world, earning him the distinction of Spencer Hospital's first baby of 2024.

Baby New Year

Babies Born at Spencer Hospital in 2023 Match with Names from A-Z

Babies born at Spencer Hospital throughout 2023 covered the alphabet from A to Z with baby girl names ranging from Adalynn to Zyanya and baby boys named Aengus to Zion.

“We love being part of each family’s birth experience at Spencer Hospital,” remarked Ann Polaschek, birth center director. “It’s fun learning what names parents have chosen for each child. Each baby is special and often we see their personalities emerging from day one.”

Baby Names A-Z

Two Hospital Nurses Honored as "Great Iowa Nurses"

A Big CONGRATS to two Spencer Hospital nurses - Angel Smith, Clay County Public Health and Jerrica Walling, ICU - who are among 108 nurses across the state of Iowa who are being recognized as 2024 Great Iowa Nurses. Watch for more information on these remarkable nurses and the awards ceremony to come. For more information about Great Iowa Nurses, please click the button below.

Great Iowa Nurses

New Year & New Deductibles: Understanding Your Health Insurance Benefits

A new year promises many fresh, new starts. And, for many people, it’s also a time when their health insurance coverage starts a fresh, new deductible.

Many health insurance plans operate on a calendar year, which means January 1 starts a new deductible period. When a deductible resets, the patient must start paying again for healthcare services until they reach the deductible limit.

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New Deductibles

Winter Walking Tips to Keep You Safe

Winter weather has arrived! While “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” sounds like a lovely seasonal experience, it's important to remember that winter's snowy and icy conditions underfoot can quickly result in a tumble. Spencer Hospital Safety Director and Employee Health Nurse, Laura Manwarren, shares the importance of walking safely during the winter.

Winter Walking Tips

Donor Dollars at Work: Crash Carts

The Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation helped purchase 10 new crash carts for the hospital so they can be standardized hospital-wide, aiding in patient safety and improving workflow. Nurse educators Emily Wildeman, Molly Lovin, and Kylee Zinn join Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation Director Sara Taylor in sharing insight about the new crash carts and how they will benefit the hospital.

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