“Women & Wellness” Free Women’s Health Event
Spencer Hospital is excited to host “Women & Wellness,” a free women’s health and wellness event on Thursday, April 14th from 5 to 7 PM.
Spencer Hospital Named Among Nation’s Top 20 Rural & Community Hospitals
Spencer Hospital recently announced national recognition as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, yet this week the news became even sweeter.
Spencer Hospital Earns Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital Award For The Ninth Consecutive Year
For the ninth consecutive year, Spencer Hospital is being recognized as Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Move To Improve: Join In Walk To Valentine For Heart Health
As Valentine’s Day turns many people’s thoughts to matters of the heart, the health professionals of Spencer Hospital encourage community members to specifically focus on their heart health.
Applicants Sought For Healthcare Scholarship & Loan Programs
Applications are now being accepted for the Bennie B. and Ernestine F. Shine Scholarship, Adam J. Anderson Scholarship, as well as the Cornwall Loan Program. All programs are designed to help area students pursue healthcare careers.
Looking Forward: Regional Healthcare Leaders Share Their Hopes for the Year Ahead
For our end-of-the-year issues, we invited CEOs of some of the region's leading hospitals and health systems, both small and large, to share some of the things they are looking forward to at their respective organizations in 2024.
Annual Breast Cancer Walk Raises Awareness For Early Detection & Support Services
Celebrate survivors, honor loved ones who have lost their breast cancer battle, support those who are currently undergoing cancer care and join in helping bring attention to the importance of increasing awareness of breast cancer screenings and treatment by participating in the 2023 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 4 PM at Spencer Hospital.
Avera@Home Of Spencer Hospital Recognized In Top 5% Nationally
When hospice services are needed, you want the best in quality care and compassionate services. Avera@Home of Spencer Hospital is known for doing both and has the satisfaction scores to prove it.
Spencer Hospital Board Officially Appoints Tiefenthaler as Hospital President
Long-time local healthcare leader Brenda Tiefenthaler has been officially named the next president and chief executive officer at Spencer Hospital, succeeding Bill Bumgarner who will retire later this year.
Spencer Hospital Announces Internal Candidate For President Role
The Spencer Hospital Board of Trustees has announced plans to formally interview the hospital’s Senior Vice President of Patient Care and Operations, Brenda Tiefenthaler, for the position of hospital president.
Spencer Hospital: Profile of a Top 100 Rural Hospital
Spencer Hospital in Spencer, Iowa was recently named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by Chartis for the eighth time. It is the only mid-sized Iowa hospital - and one of only 17 nationally - to have received the award every year since its inception.
Specialist Initiates Orthopedic Clinic At Hartley Family Care
Dr. Michael Dirkx, orthopedic surgeon and specialist with Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint & Sports Surgeons of Spencer Hospital, will initiate an orthopedic clinic at Hartley Family Care beginning June 1, with patients scheduled the first and third Thursdays of each month.
Portion Of East 11th Street On Healthcare Campus Closes To Through Traffic May 1st
Approximately two blocks of East 11th Street in Spencer will permanently close to through traffic on May 1 associated with the construction of Spencer Hospital’s new emergency department and campus expansion.
Spencer Hospital Named One Of The Nation’s Top Community Hospitals For Eighth Consecutive Year
For the eighth consecutive year, Spencer Hospital is being recognized as one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States. Spencer Hospital is the only mid-sized Iowa hospital to have earned this distinction every year it has been awarded and just one of 17 mid-sized hospitals nationally, out of approximately 900, to be an eight-time recipient.
Spencer Hospital Nurses Honored As “Great Iowa Nurses”
Four Spencer Hospital nurses are among the 78 nurses across the state who are being recognized as 2023 Great Iowa Nurses.
Spencer Hospital Shares New Visitor, Masking Guidelines
In accordance with new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Spencer Hospital has updated its visitor policy and mask protocols effective immediately.
Ivy League Educated Radiation Oncologist Joins Abben Cancer Center
First impressions can make a big difference. Abben Cancer Center and northwest Iowa left a great first impression on Dr. D. B. Nguyen, an Ivy League trained and experience radiation oncologist, when he visited in 2019. That fond memory has drawn him to return to establish a full-time practice.
Three New Physicians Join Spencer Medical Community
Two new radiologists and a new hospitalist have joined the Spencer medical community.
Spencer Hospital Milford Family Care Announces New Practitioner
Area healthcare nurse practitioner and local resident Jessica Kelley will be joining the staff of Milford Family Care of Spencer Hospital in September as its primary care provider.
Spencer Hospital Earns National Accreditation
Spencer Hospital was recently awarded accreditation by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ), a national accreditation organization sanctioned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).