Health & Wellness

  • Fair Week Fun Starts with Staying Safe

    posted by Angel Smith on Thursday, September 4, 2025 Fair week is around the corner! From food and rides to animals and exhibits, make the most of it while staying safe and healthy. Check out our latest blog for tips, plus details on First Responders Day events.

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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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  • Taking Charge of Men's Health: Prevention, Screenings & Support

    posted by Angel Smith on Monday, June 23, 2025 At Clay County Public Health and Spencer Hospital, we believe Men's Health Month is an opportunity to remind the men in our community that their health matters and that proactive care can make a big difference. Too often, men delay routine checkups and screenings or avoid seeking help for mental health concerns. This June, we are here to say: it's time to change that.

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  • Specialized Hand Therapy Services Close to Home

    posted on Monday, June 23, 2025 At Spencer Hospital, we're proud to offer specialized hand therapy services through our Rehabilitative Services Department. Hand therapy is an essential part of recovery for individuals facing upper extremity injuries or conditions. Karin Hogge, an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist on our team, shares her insight on the value of this unique form of care.

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  • Healing Through Oxygen: How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is Changing Lives

    posted by Jordan Achterhoff on Monday, May 19, 2025 May is Hyperbaric Oxygen Awareness Month, and at Spencer Hospital, it's an opportunity to highlight a powerful and often under-recognized medical treatment that's making a meaningful impact in our community: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).

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