Articles - 2023

posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 A video recording of the 2023 Annual Service of Remembrance is available to watch at any time during the holiday season. This candlelight memorial service is a special time to remember loved ones that we have lost.

posted on Thursday, October 26, 2023 Spencer Hospital's annual audit report reflected an operating margin that continues to be negatively impacted by the lingering economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly resulting in higher expenses related to labor costs. The hospital ended the fiscal year with a negative 6.9 percent negative operating margin as outlined in the annual audit report presented at October's hospital board meeting.

posted on Friday, September 15, 2023 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. Avera@Home of Spencer Hospital received notification that its services are being recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 5% of all eligible SHP clients.

posted on Thursday, August 24, 2023 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.