The ISH

Experience

Volume 2 | Issue 11

November 2022

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITALS & CLINICS

MISSION - To provide an exceptional health care experience.

VISION - To always be a progressive health care system that is a benchmark for all others.

Welcome to The ISH Experience!

The ISH Experience is a monthly newsletter offered by Iowa Specialty

Hospitals & Clinics, providing you with information and helpful tips

to help keep you and your family healthy.

A Message from the CEO...

I woke up to snow this morning. Basically, winter for me has started. My first inclination is true hibernation - to crawl into a cave (or bed) somewhere and emerge afresh and anew in March, (preferably losing weight in the process), but, alas I’m not a bear. So, I will get up, plaster a smile on my face and grit my teeth while slipping and sliding all over the place. (“Walk like a duck - walk like a duck - walk like a duck,” I tell myself as I shuffle along.)

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists move into new location

Our partners at Iowa Weight Loss Specialists have officially moved into their new building!

Now located at 5901 Thornton Ave in Des Moines, the providers and staff are ready to offer the same quality care to our patients in their new setting.

Take a peek inside! Click here .

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November is National Diabetes Month

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.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

In a given year, about 5 percent of the population experiences seasonal depression and four out of the five who experience it are women. There are two types of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), winter pattern and summer pattern.

When Should You Consider Back Surgery?

Back pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit a healthcare provider. Symptoms of back issues (either due to a back injury/spine injury or a chronic back condition) such as back pain, reduced range of motion, back stiffness, etc. can often be treated with non-surgical methods such as physical therapy. But how do you know when it may be time to talk to a doctor about back surgery?

Top Tips for Safe Stuffing

This Thanksgiving, take proper planning, preparation, and storage steps to ensure this side dish is not only delicious, but free from harmful bacteria.

Savory Holiday Foods and Your Nutrition Goals

With the holidays right around the corner, there is always one thing on everyone's mind: savory dishes and holiday-inspired cocktails. 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.

Provider Highlight

Amy Faga, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C

Amy Faga joined our ISH family in November of 2021, and she specializes in Gastroenterology. She sees patients in our Fort Dodge, Garner, Hampton, and Webster City Clinics.

Would you like to set up an appointment with Amy? Call 888-258-0078 today to get started!

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