Archive - 2025

posted by Ashley Betz-Jones on Friday, April 25, 2025 At Spencer Hospital, our occupational therapy services include comprehensive mobility evaluations designed to assess an individual's strengths, weaknesses, and limitations. Rehabilitation Services Director, Ashley Jones, shares insight into these evaluations and how our expert team guides you through every step of the process.

posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Spring is here, and that means we are officially entering our rainy season here in Iowa. As the one-year mark of the major flood in Northwest Iowa nears, this blog explores the lasting emotional impact of the disaster, including PTSD triggers and symptoms. It emphasizes the importance of mental health support, offers coping strategies, and reminds readers that local help is available - you don't have to go through it alone.

posted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 April is National Occupational Therapy Month, and at Spencer Hospital, we're proud to celebrate the compassionate, skilled professionals who help people of all ages live life to the fullest. This year's theme, “Occupational Therapy: Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives,” perfectly reflects the work our occupational therapy (OT) team does every single day.

posted by Kasey Fear on Friday, April 4, 2025 As we step into spring, it's a fitting time to reflect on our health and well-being, especially when it comes to alcohol use. April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a national initiative aimed at increasing understanding about the impact of alcohol and encouraging people to take stock of their own drinking habits. For many, drinking is just part of socializing or winding down at the end of the day. But for others, it can become something more serious.

posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on one of the most preventable yet deadly cancers. Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States, with over 150,000 new cases each year. Early detection is key, and colonoscopies play a crucial role in catching cancer before it spreads. At Spencer Hospital, we want to share why colonoscopies are vital and what you need to know about the procedure.