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| Health Screening Gives You Vital Info |
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How do we gauge good health? For many of us, it’s a number on the scale or the amount of energy or lack thereof when rolling out of bed in the morning. A more accurate method of assessing good health is to know your health numbers, particularly those related to your metabolic health. Each month Spencer Hospital offers “MetS Checks” to determine a person’s risk factors for metabolic syndrome
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Get Covered for your Health Needs
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The Affordable Care Act includes legislation designed to enable all Americans to secure affordable health care insurance, through a variety of means. Many Americans receive health care insurance through an employment arrangement. Others qualify for a program such as Medicare or Medicaid. For those who need to seek insurance coverage directly, the healthcare exchange is designed to provide options.
“We encourage people to check with a local insurance agent regarding options; however, when those options don’t work, the healthcare marketplace offers an alternative for securing insurance coverage,” explained Spencer Hospital financial counselor Janette Hagen. Read More>> |
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Avoid the Flu Bug - Get Vaccinated
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Body aches, headaches, cough, stuffy nose and sometimes a fever, all are symptoms of influenza, also known as the dreaded flu. The flu bug is highly contagious and tends to be most prevalent in North America during the months of October through March. The good news is that getting an annual flu vaccination, people often can prevent the flu or, if they contract it, typically have a less severe case than they typically would.
“Early fall is the typical time for flu shots since we usually start seeing a major upswing in flu diagnoses in November and December,” commented Colette Rossiter, Spencer Hospital Community Health Services Assistant Director and Clay County Public Health Nurse. “It’s important to remember that the flu vaccine can take up to two weeks to become effective.” More>> |
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| Focus on Eye Health at Lunch & Learn |
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Save the date of Tuesday, Nov. 15 for a noon hour presentation in Spencer Hospital’s Conference Center by Dr. Stephen Fox of Wolfe Eye Clinic. Watch for more details and registration information to come!
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| SMNW Athletic Trainers Offer Evaluation Clinic |
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It's the night of the big game. You're hoping your team wins. You hope your student athlete gets some playing time. But most of all, you hope your child is safe.
Studies show that participating in extra-curricular activities is great for youth. Building self-esteem, teaching cooperation, and athletics provide an opportunity for physical conditioning; however, those benefits also present some risks. The professional athletic trainers of Sports Medicine Northwest are available to minimize those risks. Learn more about it here>> |
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