Health & Wellness

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.

posted by Colette Rossiter on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 It's only November, but locally we're already beginning to see the predicted “triple threat” of respiratory illnesses…RSV, Influenza (flu), and COVID-19. Strep infections are also on the rise. The risk of co-infections is real. Someone can be infected with two viruses at the same time, making one very sick and increasing risk of hospitalization.

posted by Colette Rossiter on Friday, September 9, 2022 Are you planning to join thousands of others at the Clay County Fair? Who doesn't love the exhibits, the rides, the abundance of fun foods and, of course the animals? It's safe to say we touch A LOT of things at the fair! My hope of that everyone who visits the fair takes home wonderful memories…. NOT an illness!

posted by Dr. Sergio Plucker Billups on Thursday, August 11, 2022 Anxiety is a common experience that is felt by each of us at many times throughout our lives. At times, anxiety can be debilitating, causing people to avoid situations and can lead to other health issues due to chronic distress. Dr. Plucker-Billups discusses the symptoms of anxiety disorders and how individuals can receive help to cope with their anxiety in his latest blog.