Prevention & Screenings

posted by Kellie Perry on Thursday, December 14, 2023 The fraction of a second it takes for a person to experience a fall can be life altering. Each year over 800,000 patients are hospitalized in the United States as the result of a fall injury. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury in all ages, and more than 95 percent of all hip fractures are caused by falling. Physical therapist Kellie Perry has a passion for educating others on their fall risks and prevention techniques. Join us for Q/A with Kellie to learn more!

posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 If you have been a lifelong smoker, you may wonder about your risk of developing lung cancer. Spencer Hospital offers lung cancer screening services to help detect lung cancer in early, more treatable stages.

posted by Amanda Schany on Thursday, February 9, 2023 Your heart and vascular systems are complex subjects that deserve comprehensive care. Thankfully, a whole world of heart care is available through Spencer Hospital with the next step in heart and vascular prevention: Planet Heart. Amanda Schany, Director of Spencer Hospital's Imaging Center discusses the Planet Heart screening process in her latest blog.

posted by Erin Peterson on Monday, January 30, 2023 Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer diagnosed in the United States; however, it is by far the leading cause of cancer deaths. Spencer Hospital's Diagnostic Imaging Center is recognized by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center and we participate in an accredited program for the early detection of lung cancer.

posted by Mark Hepworth on Thursday, September 22, 2022 September is National Suicide Prevention Month and Mark Hepworth, pyschiatric nurse practitioner from Spencer Hospital, provides information about suicide prevention and how to receive help.