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Park sculpture expresses nurturing and giving Adorning a planting bed in the Spencer Hospital’s Grand Avenue Park stands a deep bronze-colored sculpture of two graceful figures, sharing flowers and an embrace. This piece, funded by gifts in memory of Barbara Chenhall by family and friends, expresses emotions of nurturing and caring, which could represent a mother and child, a patient and caregiver, or friend to friend. more...  Community Health Screening The Comprehensive Wellness Screening will be held July 10th in the Lower Level of Spencer Hospital. The discounted fee is $50 and those interested in scheduling an appointment should call (712) 264-6380. more... Free Friends & Family CPR Training The four Friends & Family CPR classes will all be offered on Saturday, June 2nd in the Maple and Oak Conference rooms located in the lower level of Spencer Hospital. more... Tree Locations Festival of Trees is partnering with the business community to provide great exposure of what Spencer has to offer. Instead of the festive displays being in one location, many area businesses are either putting up their own display within their business or hosting a display created by a local organization or individual. We’re pleased to have approximately 30 different locations with Festival displays and a few of those displays have multiple trees. more... Female Athlete's Knee Educational Program The odds for knee injuries in young women are four to six times higher than in boys. Spencer Hospital is offering a free educational program featuring orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rick Wilkerson, focusing on the female athlete’s knee. Information will be provided on techniques for strengthening and learning safe practices to reduce incidents of knee injuries. more... 6-week Understanding Grief Support Group To help people cope with the death of a loved one, Hospice of Spencer Hospital is offering an 6-week Understanding Grief Support Group. The group will meet each Tuesday evening beginning July 31 at 6:30 p.m. at Spencer Hospital’s Women’s Resource Center. more... Fall Wellness Screening The Comprehensive Screening will be held October 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. in the lower level of Spencer Hospital. more... Walk promotes healthy living The Spencer Hospital campus was part of a larger state-wide campaign to promote health across the state of Iowa. Healthiest State Walks happened all across Iowa as a hope to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation. more... Give the Gift of Grain The Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation has worked with local grain elevators to set up accounts and is encouraging donations of grain to support the Foundation’s mission of enhancing healthcare in the region. more... Beat the Pack Are you a smoker or do you know a smoker that is ready to quit? We want to help you Beat the Pack. more... 10-Week Challenge This is a great time to team up with a buddy or a group to motivate and support each other in achieving fitness and weight-loss goals. more... Diabetes Fair Do you or a loved one have diabetes? Learn more about successfully managing diabetes at Spencer Hospital's Diabetes Fair onWednesday, Nov. 14. The fair features various informational booths from 3:30-5 p.m. in Spencer Hospital’s conference center located on the lower level of the hospital. A light meal will be served at 5 p.m. with speaker to follow at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public; however, pre-registration is required for the meal and program. Please call registration line at 264-6142 or visit the online event education calendar at www.spencerhospital.org to register. more... Gift that gives back The dollars that you give to Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation helps provide the best healthcare for our community. The foundation raises funds to support renovations, special programs, and new equipment, all aimed at enhancing healthcare for each of us and our community. more... January Recipe If you've made the resolution to eat better, exercise more, or lose a bit of weight, start with small changes. This month we have a delicious salad recipe to get the year off to a healthy start. more... Sweet Deal in February In celebration of National Heart Month in February, Spencer Hospital is offering a special discounted rate of $75 for anyone who schedules an appointment for both a Heart Check and a Stroke Check offered through the hospital’s Planet Heart program. more... Wellness Screenings Do you know your Critical Health Numbers? Do you know your metabolism or the calories you burn daily? What about your blood pressure, sugar, lipids or electrolytes? How your heart, liver, kidney, and immune system are functioning? You or any adult 18 years of age or older can find out their personal critical health numbers at the Comprehensive Wellness Screening Tuesday, January 15. more... Sinus Health: Clearing Up Treatment Options As cold season continues and allergy season ramps up, learning more about how to manage your sinus health can help you maintain a clear head. Spencer Hospital is hosting an informational program on “Sinus Health & Treatment Options” presented by Dr. Joshua Espelund of Northwest Iowa Ear, Nose & Throat on Thursday, March 21. more... New Year baby Spencer Hospital welcomed its first baby of the New Year on Thursday. more... Healing Grief Program To help people cope with the death of a loved one, Hospice of Spencer Hospital is offering a 6-week Understanding Grief Support Group. more... Cardiac Rehab Week Cardiac Rehabilitation Week is celebrated during February, American Heart Month, as part of a national campaign to draw greater attention to heart health. The week coincides each year with Valentine’s Day. more... |