Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics is pleased to announce it has been named a 2018 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above for performance in Patient Experience. Iowa Specialty Hospital achieved...
There are over 100 diseases that fall under the umbrella of arthritis, and about one in five adults lives with some form of arthritis. Arthritis has no known cause, though there are a few biological and lifestyle factors that can affect your chances of developing the condition, including age, genetics,...
The common cold and influenza become more prevalent in the colder months and cause similar symptoms, such as a sore throat, runny nose, and cough. Many over-the-counter medications are labeled as addressing both cold and flu symptoms, which may lead you to believe that influenza is simply a severe cold—but...
The summer was full of family gatherings, picnics, barbeques, and impromptu visits to the local ice cream stand with your family. But now that the season has transitioned to autumn, it’s time to start thinking about healthy eating habits for fall to get your well-being back on track. While many...
The holiday season is a time for enjoying the company of our family and friends, marathon mall shopping to find that perfect present, office parties, and interactions with many members of our communities. It is the season that brings that irresistible smell of cookies, pies and breads. A lot of...
For many people, Christmas and the holiday season are a happy and joyous time. But for some, the holidays can be very stressful and bring on symptoms of depression and anxiety, or increase symptoms that people are already struggling with. In a study conducted by NAMI, nearly 64% of people...
Deb Maxon and Pat Kirstein have received commendation from the Iowa Insurance Division and the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) for their years of service as SHIIP counselors. Pat Kirstein and Deb Maxon have been an integral part of the Iowa SHIIP program of outreach and information for Iowans...
