Prevention & Screenings

posted by Kasey Fear on Thursday, October 17, 2024 October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, focusing on early intervention and raising awareness about the risks of substance use. Spencer Hospital offers confidential services to help individuals seek treatment and support on their recovery journey.

posted by Angel Smith on Thursday, September 26, 2024 RSV vaccines offer crucial protection, especially for infants, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. They help prevent severe RSV infections that can lead to pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and hospitalizations, particularly in high-risk groups.

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.