COVID-19

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.

posted by Colette Rossiter on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 We have a challenging fall and winter ahead of us. In addition to the flu virus that circulates every year, we have the virus that causes COVID-19 ever present in our communities. Our healthcare system capacity may be overwhelmed. Yet there are simple measures we can all take to ease this burden.

posted by Debra Brodersen on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 The unknown and unanswered questions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic cause anxiety and stress for many of us. We all respond to the stress of change differently; therefore, knowing yourself and when your level of anxiety and stress needs to be addressed is very important to your mental health.

posted by DeeAnn Vaage on Thursday, July 23, 2020 Spencer Hospital's Infection Control Specialist, DeeAnn Vaage, discusses the effectiveness of universal masking and the use of cloth face coverings in public settings.

posted by Ashley Betz-Jones on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Looking for fun, energetic things to do while maintaining social/physical distancing? In honor of April's Occupational Therapy Month, Ashley - one of Spencer Hospital's occupational therapists - shares fantastic ideas for being active and getting some "pep in your step!"