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posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 Spencer Hospital is proud to announce that Lisa Nielsen, a dedicated radiation oncology nurse at Abben Cancer Center, has been recognized as a 2025 Great Iowa Nurse. This prestigious honor is awarded to nurses across the state who go above and beyond to provide compassionate, high-quality care while also serving as leaders and mentors in their field.

posted on Monday, March 10, 2025 Spencer Hospital is celebrating another prestigious national honor. After recently being named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, the recognition has been elevated even further earning a coveted spot among the Top 20 Rural & Community Hospitals in the nation. This distinction, awarded by the National Rural Health Association, places Spencer Hospital among the highest-performing mid-sized rural hospitals in the country.

posted on Thursday, February 27, 2025 After over three decades of dedicated service, John Cotton will step down from his role on the Spencer Hospital Advisory Committee on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

posted on Thursday, February 13, 2025 Spencer Hospital has once again been recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, marking the tenth consecutive year it has received this prestigious honor. Notably, Spencer Hospital remains the only hospital in Iowa to have earned this distinction every year since the award's inception.