Health & Wellness

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.

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.

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).

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 by Taylor Britton on Thursday, March 13, 2025 March is Kidney Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of kidney health, early detection, and prevention strategies such as managing diabetes and high blood pressure. With services like dialysis centers and nephrology clinics available, Spencer Hospital encourages regular checkups and a healthy lifestyle to protect kidney function.