Archive - 2022

posted by Laura Manwarren & Tatum Geerdes on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 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 Laura Manwarren and Employee Health Nurse Tatum Geerdes team up to share the importance to walking safely during the winter.

posted by Alana Clark on Friday, November 25, 2022 Counting the Many Blessings Provided by Avera@Home's Hospice Services

posted by Colette Rossiter on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 It's only November, but locally we're already beginning to see the predicted “triple threat” of respiratory illnesses…RSV, Influenza (flu), and COVID-19. Strep infections are also on the rise. The risk of co-infections is real. Someone can be infected with two viruses at the same time, making one very sick and increasing risk of hospitalization.

posted by Darlene DeWitt, MS, RD, LD on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many people are busy making plans for holiday meals. What are the nutritional benefits of some of your traditional favorites? Are there ways to add a little boost to your holiday meals. Spencer Hospital Registered Dietitian, Darlene DeWitt, shares some tips and tricks for Thanksgiving meal prep in her latest nutrition blog.

posted by Ashley Betz-Jones on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Physical Therapy Month is a time to recognize the profession of Physical Therapy as well as provide information about the benefits physical therapy has to help improve the lives of our patients.