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...
With the holidays right around the corner, there is always one thing on everyone's mind: savory dishes and holiday-inspired cocktails. That's right, the holidays, especially Thanksgiving, come with temptation - but you don't have to go cold turkey just to stay on track with your nutrition goals. With turkey, pumpkin,...
More than 37 million Americans live with diabetes, and even more are unaware that they are at high risk for developing prediabetes or progressing to Type 2 diabetes. All forms of diabetes affect the body's ability to make or properly use insulin. Though Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented through...
This Thanksgiving, take proper planning, preparation, and storage steps to ensure this side dish is not only delicious, but free from harmful bacteria. Top Tips for Safe Stuffing * Start by determining how much stuffing you need. When serving individual-sized portions, plan for about 1/2 cup of prepared stuffing per...
In a given year, about 5 percent of the population experiences seasonal depression, and four out of the five people who experience it are women. It's important to learn about the types of Season Affective Disorder, their symptoms, and what you can do if you are suffering from SAD. Seasonal...
Iowa Specialty Hospital’s 500th and 501st babies of 2022, Landry Ann Overton and Axel Alan Overton, were born on November 2nd at 12:23 and 12:24 in the afternoon to parents Ashley and Perry Overton. Baby Landry weighed 5 pounds 14 ounces and was 19 inches in length. Baby Axel was...
Congratulations to our President and CEO, Steve Simonin! At the annual business meeting in October 2022 of the Iowa Rural Health Association, Steve was honored with its annual Jerry Karbeling Award for rural health leadership. (Excerpt from awards meeting) This award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated...
