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...
On November 8th, at 8:00 a.m. Dr. Andrea McLoughlin delivered Robin Ava Paulus to proud parents, Robert and Rachel Paulus. Baby Robin was 7 lbs 13 oz in weight and was 20 inches long. The delivery has a unique aspect in that Dr. Jon Ahrendsen, who is Dr. McLoughlin’s father...
It’s not unusual to have four newborns in the nursery at Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics at any one time. However, it is unusual for those four babies to belong to only two families. On Sunday, November 4th, Lillian and Michael MacDormott were born to parents, Kendra and Joseph. Lillian...
Today, on National Rural Health Day, Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in Quality, reflecting top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation....
Today, on National Rural Health Day, Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in Outcomes, Patient Perspective, and Quality, reflecting top quartile performance among all rural...
Iowa Specialty Hospital’s 300th baby of 2018, Ronnie Thomas Boller, was born on October 2nd at 5:45 in the evening to parents Amanda Schwichtenberg and Reece Boller. Baby Ronnie weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces, was 19 inches in length, and has dark brown hair and hazel eyes. He will join...
If you are a person with a mental health diagnosis, there are 350 Million people in the world of all ages who are like you, since they also have a mental health issue. When someone has a chronic illness, they often feel alone in their struggles. They wonder “Do people...
The following article is from Alexis Morgan, LISW, who is a member of the Iowa Specialty Hospital Counseling & Therapy team. As mental health professionals at Iowa Specialty Hospital, the Counseling & Therapy team is charged with many responsibilities. One of those includes advocacy for our patients and the communities...
Are you informed about the current Medicaid system in Iowa? This video from the Iowa Hospital Association provides information about your tax dollars and private Medicaid companies. Learn more now.
