Archive - 2025

  • Ready, Set, School! Back-to-School Safety Tips for Families

    posted by Darcie Follon on Monday, August 18, 2025 As summer winds down and backpacks start coming out of the closet, it's time to get ready for the new school year. We want to help families start the year off safely and confidently. Here are some essential back-to-school safety tips to keep in mind.

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  • Cancer in Clay County: What Local Data is Teaching Us

    posted by Mindy Sylvester on Monday, August 18, 2025 Did you know Clay County has higher rates of certain cancers, like prostate cancer and melanoma? At Abben Cancer Center, we're here to help with prevention tips, screenings, and expert care—so you and your loved ones can stay healthy, right here at home.

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  • Expanding Care: New Therapy & Mobility Services at Spencer Hospital

    posted by Ashley Betz-Jones on Monday, August 18, 2025 At Spencer Hospital Rehabilitative Services, we are always looking for ways to bring the latest and most effective therapy techniques to our patients. Two services we are especially excited to offer are Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Mobility Evaluations in partnership with Avera Home Medical Equipment of Spencer Hospital. Both are designed to help people feel better, move easier, and get the support they need without the burden of traveling far.

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  • Sun Safety Starts with You: Protecting Your Skin from Harmful UV Rays

    posted by Darcie Follon on Monday, July 21, 2025 As summer is in full swing and we all spend more time outdoors, it's a perfect time to talk about UV safety – a topic that's critical to protecting your health and well-being. At Clay County Public Health, we are passionate about prevention. One of the most preventable forms of cancer is skin cancer, and understanding how ultraviolet (UV) radiation affects your body is the first step in reducing your risk.

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  • Surgical Excellence Close to Home: Inside Spencer Hospital's Surgery Center

    posted by Chanda Doring on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 At Spencer Hospital, we are proud to offer a wide array of advanced surgical services, right here in our northwest Iowa community. Our surgical team is committed to providing the highest standard of care, blending state-of-the-art technology with the compassion and personal attention our patients deserve.

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