Donna Johnson’s husband, Alfred, was a long time Cardiac Rehab patient at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. He became very close to not only staff, but many of the patients as he was always willing to share his experiences to give someone else a boost after their cardiac events; and...
Women are more likely to visit the doctor than men and women live five years longer than men. We want the fellas to catch up and change this behavior by educating men about the importance of preventative healthcare during Men's Health Week June 12 - 18.
School is out and the last thing you want to think about is fall, but now is the time to plan ahead and schedule your children’s annual required physicals and any physicals needed for sports participation.
Awards recognize safe surgery practices and lower rates for complications and infections Iowa Specialty Hospital has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience, Patient Safety and Bariatric Surgery by the Women’s Choice Award®. These awards signify that Iowa Specialty Hospital is ranked 12th out of 1,283 hospitals...
The State of Iowa has updated their requirements for the meningococcal vaccine beginning this fall for the 2017-2018 school year. Learn if and when your child will need to receive this vaccination.
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics has recently renewed its status as an accredited diabetes education program by the American Association of Diabetes Educators(AADE). This allows residents in and around Wright County increased access to critical diabetes education services. Diabetes education as a collaborative process through which people with or at...
Osteoarthritis, also known as "wear and tear" arthritis, is a progressive disease of the joints. It is the most common type of arthritis and mostly affects the cartilage of the joints that provide us “cushioning”.
For many pre-menopausal women in their 30s or 40s, heavy menstrual bleeding or abnormal bleeding is not uncommon. Heavy bleeding and severe blood loss is a big concern that should not be ignored. Studies have shown it can significantly affect women socially, physically and emotionally.
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond was recently awarded a Healthgrades 2017 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ which recognizes hospitals that provide an overall outstanding patient experience. The Belmond facility is among a group of only 13 recipients within Iowa, making this a wonderful achievement for Iowa Specialty Hospital based on the...
