Have you heard of dry needling, but aren’t sure what it is or if you could benefit from it? Check out this helpful blog for everything you need to know about dry needling! What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a technique used to treat musculoskeletal pain and movement problems....
Iowa Specialty Hospital’s 300th baby of 2024, Ezra, was born on June 23rd at 3:07 in the afternoon to parents Paige and Matthew. Baby Ezra weighed 8 pounds 12.7 ounces and was 22 inches in length. Ezra’s parents stated, “Thank you to an outstanding Iowa Specialty Hospital care team. This...
In June, we celebrate Men’s Health Awareness, so it’s a great time to think about important steps men can take to put their health first. Life is busy, but that should never be an excuse for not prioritizing wellness. Compared with women, men are at an increased risk for a...
Iowa Specialty Hospital’s 200th baby of 2024, Kaleigh Raeann Ely, was born on April 27th at 9:11 in the morning to parents Emily and Jesse Ely. Baby Kaleigh weighed 6 pounds 13.9 ounces, was 20 inches in length, and has brown hair and blue eyes. Iowa Specialty Hospital’s Maternity Center...
Stress can happen to anyone. We can't always prevent or avoid it, but we can change how we respond to it. Try these tips - you may feel better as well as have a healthier heart: Know How Stress Affects Your Body Whether it's from everyday deadlines, the work-life balancing...
Spring is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air while also staying active. There are many outdoor activities that will improve your physical fitness and overall well-being. Here are five of the best spring workouts that you can do outdoors: 1. Cycling Cycling is...
Iowa Weight Loss Specialists, a dedicated center for weight loss success in central Iowa, is conveniently located at the Iowa Specialty Hospital-Des Moines Clinic at 5901 Thornton Ave, Des Moines. Established in 2014, IWLS focuses on the diverse needs of their patients, offering weight loss services through both bariatric surgery...
Iowa Specialty Hospital’s 100th baby of 2024, Montgomery Rae Arndt, was born on March 7th at 7:17 in the morning to parents Alexa and McCauley Arndt. Baby Montgomery weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces, was 19 ¾ inches in length, and had black hair and black eyes. Iowa Specialty Hospital’s Maternity...
Just like any season, winter can bring beauty. Snow and ice can form incredible landscapes. However, it can also bring cold, darkness, and, for some, loneliness. There are ways to fight or embrace the cold as part of seasonal fun. One such beneficial activity is walking. While walking in winter...
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Belmond and Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion are pleased to announce they have been named 2023 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winners by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of...
