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We Deliver Miracles (Video)

There are many decisions to make when you're expecting a baby...from choosing the perfect name, to selecting just the right color paint for the baby's room. But one of the most important decisions you'll make is where your baby will be born.

Medical Clinic

Our caring staff is committed to helping the community stay healthy. We have a full staff of doctors, nurses, clinicians and administrative employees working to make your visit a positive experience.

Encourage healthy habits early to prevent childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is a growing health threat for today’s kids. The good news? Parents have more influence than anyone in preventing or addressing this problem.

Hospital Happenings

Support Groups

Here is some information regarding some of the support groups that the health system holds each month.

How to install a car seat properly

I have seen many new and even experienced parents struggle to understand how to correctly install their car seats. Here are a few tips to keep in mind that will help keep your little miracle safe on the road.

The silent power of sleep

Sleep disorders are more common then you might think. There are over 100 known sleep disorders, but the one I want to focus on is Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Statistics indicate that one in 10 Americans suffer from sleep apnea.

Healthy Hull Results

For those of you in Healthy Hull 2010, we have the first month results available. Feel free to leave posts to help motivate the others and let them know what is working for you!

Healthy Living

Are you at risk for diabetes?

Diabetes affects nearly 24 million people in the United States – nearly 8 percent of the population. Another 57 million people are estimated to have prediabetes, a condition that puts people at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes.

Work and play safely in the summer heat

It’s the season for picnics and swimming, summer construction projects and field work. But as you’re out in the sun, protect yourself and your family from heat-related illness and sunburn.

Colorectal cancer is preventable and treatable

It’s the cancer no one likes to talk about, yet colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers – and most treatable, if detected early.

In the News

Sioux Center Hole-in-one winner

On August 23, Steve Van’t Hof won a new car when he hit a hole-in-one during our annual Swinging Fore Scholarships golf tournament. Congratulations Steve!