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Do you feel you are too out of shape or too old to start an exercise routine? It is never too late to begin to exercise. In fact, the older you get, the more benefits there are to exercising. It provides full body and mind benefits to do some form...

Ever wonder why athletes seem to recover from injuries faster than most of us? It’s because they are usually in excellent physical condition. So when they do have an injury they are able to heal faster. That’s why it’s important for everyone to incorporate physical activity into their lives. A...

Was your New Year’s Resolution this year to get fit and in shape? Good for you! Almost half of all resolutions fall into this category. We are now almost a month into the New Year. If you have kept up with your commitment, you have probably been noticing some muscle...

Scholarships Available to Eligible Participants Iowa Specialty Hospital will again offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training through Wright Health Partners Health Careers Academy starting in January 2017. Both classes will be held at Iowa Specialty Hospital’s Belmond Campus. EMT classes will be held on Monday...

While summer in winding down, there is still plenty of great weather for outdoor activities. If you enjoy bicycling, Orthopedic Specialists would like to remind you of some safety tips to help prevent injuries. To minimize your risk of injury while riding a bicycle: • Wear a helmet. Studies show...

On July 22nd, Iowa Specialty Hospital and Orthopedic Specialists held their annual orthopedic reunion party at Rustix in Humboldt. Patients from the previous year, along with their guests, were invited to an evening celebrating their orthopedic journey. Approximately 142 people were in attendance. The evening included a special meal, prayer...

Orthopedic Specialists was recently awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of a recent evaluation by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR is a national professional organization with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology, as well...

On July 30, 2015, Iowa Specialty Hospital and Orthopedic Specialists held their annual orthopedic reunion party at Rustix in Humboldt. Patients from the previous year, along with their guests, were invited to an evening celebrating their orthopedic journey. Approximately 140 people were in attendance. The evening included a special meal,...

Orthopedic Specialists’ surgeon, Mark K. Palit, M.D., recently received his Subspecialty Certification for additional, advanced training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Mentioned in this story Mark K. Palit, M.D.