The ISH Experience

The ISH

Experience

May 2023

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 was waiting the entire day on Sunday for the bad storms that were supposedly coming. They didn’t hit Clarion, but I was mentally prepared. One of the thoughts that I had was that I remember getting stuck in bad storms years ago. I’d be out running and it’d start hailing. Or I’d accidently drive right into a thunderstorm. Now, I am glued to the radar, and if there is even a hint at bad weather…I’m not going.

I think I’m missing out on life.

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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health issues span a broad range of conditions. Depression and anxiety are conditions many people deal with, some for the first time.

Our Behavioral Health Providers offer an integrated approach for mind and body which provides optimal care and recovery.

They treat patients at our locations in Belmond, Clarion, Des Moines, Garner, Hampton, Rockwell, and Webster City.

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Get Up and Move - 5 Ways to Avoid Sitting Too Much

Rest is important, but so is staying active! Sitting too much raises your risk for health problems. If you find yourself sitting for much of the day, there are some simples ways you can add movement to your everyday tasks.

To listen to Dr. Nelson on our ISH Dish Podcast, click here!

Iowa Weight Loss Providers and Patients Participate in Annual Celebration Walk

On Saturday, May 6th, our Bariatric providers and staff from Iowa Weight Loss Specialists joined their patients for the Annual Celebration Walk. Patients were joined by their family members and loved ones as they celebrated all of their successes and progress since beginning their weight loss journeys.

Click on the image to visit our Facebook page to see more pictures from the event.

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ISH Dish Podcast

Listen to our most recent podcast episodes with this month's featured speakers:

Kristen Brott, RN-BSN from Cardiopulmonary
Phil Bedel, ISH IT Systems Analyst and Personal Trainer

Is weight loss surgery right for you?

That's a common question to have, and our providers at Iowa Weight Loss Specialists are here to help you get those answers.

Take our quick, 10-question quiz about your health, and see how they can help you take your first step on a lifelong journey to health.

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Switching your care has never been easier!

Do you have a loved one who would like to switch their care from their current provider to Iowa Specialty? We can help!

Visit our website to learn how to get started.

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Iowa Specialty Orthopedics

Our specialized Orthopedic and Spine providers are able to see patients at multiple locations. With offices in Belmond, Clarion, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Garner, and Webster City, it's convenient for anyone to choose us for their orthopedic needs.