Health & Wellness

posted by Angel Smith on Monday, December 4, 2023 Oh, the holiday season is upon us! It's a time of merriment, gatherings of family and friends, a flurry of activities including shopping, baking and holiday programs … And, for many, it's a time of stress. Angel Smith, Clay County Public Health nurse, provides tips and tricks to help "de-stress" during the holidays and add a little more "all is calm" back into the season.

posted by Darlene DeWitt and Holly Berends on Thursday, November 2, 2023 This year's theme for Diabetes Awareness Month is "Take Charge of Tomorrow: Preventing Diabetes Health Problems." Holly Berends and Darlene DeWitt from Spencer Hospital's Diabetes Education Department share tips and tricks to help take control of your diabetes and reduce your risk of complications.

posted by Dr. David Keith, DO on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 June is Men's Health Month, a great time to remind our loved ones of the importance of taking care of their health. Dr. Keith shares in his latest blog several reminders and wellness tips for men to aid in good health.

posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 May is Better Sleep Month, a time to encourage healthy sleep patterns and educate on the benefits of sleeping well. Healthy sleep hygiene is a crucial part of our daily lives by helping us feel energized as well as aid in maintaining a healthy body.

posted by Craig Cantrall on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Feeling unsteady on your feet, or sometimes even when seated? Or, do you have a spinning sensation? The cause is likely dizziness or vertigo. There are many different types and causes of dizziness or vertigo, and while these two terms are not necessarily interchangeable, they can be related. Spencer Hospital Physical Therapist, Craig Cantrall, shares insight into the symptoms of vertigo in his latest blog.