Subject: June Newsletter: Local Man Wins Long-Term Battle Against COVID

Joe's COVID Victory: Local Man Shares His Battle Against the Virus

After being hospitalized 52 days in Spencer Hospital's intensive care unit due to complications from COVID-19, you would think the last place Joe Overman would want to go is back to the hospital. Yet, that's his goal. “I'm looking forward to walking through those doors into ICU, without oxygen, to see my friends,” commented the Arnolds Park man. Read more about Joe's victory over COVID-19.

Joe's COVID Victory

Dr. Feldmann Reveals Solution to Many Men's Health Concerns...Works for Women Too!

With June being Men's Health Month, Dr. Bruce Feldmann, Family Physician at Avera Medical Group Spencer, touches on the importance of exercise and the crucial role it plays in men's health in his latest blog

Committing to a lifestyle change that includes both a change in diet and exercise can reap many health benefits. Exercise is known to have a significant impact on both an individual's physical and mental health when they begin incorporating it into their daily routine.

Men's Health Blog

Hyrdrating Foods & Summer Heat

Summer is here and the weather is attesting to the fact. As we approach 90-degree temperatures for the next couple of weeks, it reminds us of the importance of hydration. Since the majority of our bodies consist of water, it is extremely important to consume adequate fluids to help our body systems run more effectively. Read more from Jenna Walsh, Spencer Hospital Registered Dietitian in her latest blog.

Hydrating Foods Blog

Spencer Hospital Staff Participated in Flagfest Weekend Activities

Spencer Hospital staff helped celebrate Spencer's 150th anniversary and Flagfest Weekend by walking in the annual Flagfest Parade on Saturday, June 12th. Thanks to Roger Putnam for leading our entry with their 1961 classic Dodge ambulance, followed by Spencer Hospital's newest addition to its emergency vehicle fleet - Spencer Hospital's float won the Most Creative Historical Entry at the parade this year.

Flagfest Parade

Quick Care at Avera Medical Group Spencer

Quick Care services at Avera Medical Group Spencer are for those urgent visits that aren't emergencies yet often feel like one, such as bothersome earaches, a scratchy throat, upset stomach or low-grade fever.

Quick Care is available Monday-Friday from 8AM-5PM and on Saturdays from 8AM-Noon. To schedule an appointment, please call (712) 264-3500.

Avera Medical Group Spencer