Spencer Hospital Health Talk
Spencer Hospital, an independent Top 20 Rural Hospital serving northwest Iowa, is committed to delivering high-quality care close to home — and this podcast takes you behind the scenes. Each episode features in-depth discussions with physicians, nurses, therapists, and specialists who shed light on the services they provide, the innovations they're using, and the wellness guidance they share with our region. Whether you're curious about new technologies, interested in preventive health, or simply want to better understand the resources available to you and your family, this podcast keeps you connected to the experts caring for our community.
Guests
Gauge Durkos
Gauge is a senior at Spencer High School who wanted to raise awareness about mental health and resources available in our community by partnering with LINC (Local Initiative for Networking and Collaboration) for a No Boundaries project. Following high school Gauge will continue is education in focusing on criminal justice and hopes to be a law enforcement officer one day.
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Jill Barr
Jill is the Outreach Navigator for LINC (Local Initiative for Networking and Collaboration) in Clay County. When Jill isn't fostering collaboration amongst resources in our community to better mental health resources in our community, she enjoys spending time with family and making the world a happier place.
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Jordan Achterhoff
Jordan loves talking about two subjects, and I'm not just talking about the right AND left foot! Feet & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy are actual topics she loves chatting about, but beyond the knowledge she's willing to share from her experience as Spencer Hospital's Wound Care Center Director, she also has a properly filled candy dish in her office. That's a sure sign of someone who loves to visit, share their wisdom, and is always willing to help someone in need.
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Luca Swanson
Luca is a senior at Spencer High School who wanted to raise awareness about mental health and resources available in our community by partnering with LINC (Local Initiative for Networking and Collaboration) for a No Boundaries project. Following high school Luca will continue is education and hopes to be a math professor one day.
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Sara Taylor
Under the director of her board, Sara acts as a fairy godmother to Spencer Hospital as she serves in her role as Director of the Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation. Through the generosity of donors, the foundation is able to