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posted by Angel Smith on Monday, December 4, 2023 Oh, the holiday season is upon us! It's a time of merriment, gatherings of family and friends, a flurry of activities including shopping, baking and holiday programs … And, for many, it's a time of stress. Angel Smith, Clay County Public Health nurse, provides tips and tricks to help "de-stress" during the holidays and add a little more "all is calm" back into the season.

posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 If you have been a lifelong smoker, you may wonder about your risk of developing lung cancer. Spencer Hospital offers lung cancer screening services to help detect lung cancer in early, more treatable stages.

posted by Darlene DeWitt and Holly Berends on Thursday, November 2, 2023 This year's theme for Diabetes Awareness Month is "Take Charge of Tomorrow: Preventing Diabetes Health Problems." Holly Berends and Darlene DeWitt from Spencer Hospital's Diabetes Education Department share tips and tricks to help take control of your diabetes and reduce your risk of complications.

posted by Laura Manwarren on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Some people enjoy the scary aspects of Halloween, but there's nothing fun or more frightening than an injury or illness caused by a trick-or-treat related accident. Laura Manwarren, Spencer Hospital Safety Director, shares important safety tips to keep children safe while they are out trick-or-treating this Halloween.

posted by Colette Rossiter on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 As summer is winding down, cold and flu season is ramping up. Add COVID and RSV to the mix and we have a recipe for a triple threat of respiratory viruses. Colette Rossiter, Director of Clay County Public Health answers some frequently asked questions to help you understand what to expect this fall and winter.