When cold winter weather arrives, you might feel tempted to stay cozy indoors, wrapped in your favorite blanket on the couch. However, rather than staying sedentary all winter, why not get outside and have some fun! Snow shoeing, ice skating, cross country skiing, and building a snowman are just a...
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics is pleased to announce it has been named a 2022 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the...
Mental health seems to be a hot topic these days. I feel like this is a good thing. People are trying to figure out how to take better care of themselves mentally and are more open to talking about it. With the new year starting, people tend to set goals...
Iowa Specialty Hospital has received quality-based national reaccreditation from DNV Healthcare based on its dedication to exceptional patient care and safety at both of its hospital locations. “This accreditation is proof of the long-term commitment our doctors, staff and administration have made to patient safety and overall quality of care...
We are proud to announce the birth of the first baby of 2023. Wyatt Bradley Ingebritson, son of Halee and Chase Ingebritson of Clarion, was born on January 1, 2023 at 7:06 a.m. Wyatt weighed 8 pounds, 3.6 ounces, was 20 ½ inches long, and had dark brown hair and...
Have you or a loved one come down with fatigue, cough, fevers, sore throat and body aches? You are likely dealing with influenza. We have seen a large volume of influenza A cases come through our clinics and ER here at Iowa Specialty hospital. You aren’t alone. Below are some...
As part of the National Rural Health Day celebration, Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics is pleased to announce it has been recognized with a 2022 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Outcomes (Clarion) and Patient Perspectives (Belmond). Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor...
Winter is here, and with it comes snow, ice, and other slippery conditions. During the winter months, the most common accidents (including slips, trips, and falls) often happen thanks to the dangerous conditions created by cold, wind, snow, and ice. While most winter falls result in only minor injuries such...
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...
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Fort Dodge Clinic was recently named as the winner for Best Podiatry Practice by the readers of the Fort Dodge Messenger. Each year, the Fort Dodge Messenger invites their readers to vote via an online poll. Readers Choice Awards are completely reader-selected, and readers can return...
