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Healthcare Connection Newsletter

Healthcare Connection is Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics’ newsletter that published three times a year, created to keep our communities informed about new services, providers, hospital updates, and wellness highlights. Each issue shares stories and information that reflect our ongoing commitment to quality, connected care.

Choosing Shoes: A Guide for the Ages

The right footwear supports comfort, mobility, and long-term health. As we grow and change, so do our footwear needs. Here’s a simple guide to help you choose the best shoes
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Path to Excellence: Dr. Ronald Cheney

Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics is proud to recognize Dr. Ronald Cheney as its July Path to Excellence honoree. Since joining Stewart Memorial in 2019, Dr. Cheney has exemplified the
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Dwight in Physical Therapy with Ann Riat

Living Without Limits: Dwight Dial’s Knee Replacement Journey

For nearly ten years, Dwight Dial lived with worsening pain in his left knee. After decades of farming and raising livestock, everyday movement slowly became something he had to work
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A group photo taken in the Rockwell City Physical Therapy department at Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics shows Kathy Hammen seated on a NuStep exercise machine on the left and Jill Birks standing beside her on the right. The setting is a clean, professional rehabilitation space with exercise equipment visible, reflecting a welcoming and supportive environment focused on physical therapy and patient recovery.

Kathy’s Story: From Post-Surgical Weakness to Functional Mobility

For Kathy Hammen, orthopedic and spine challenges have been part of life for many years. She has undergone both knee replacements, four back surgeries, and a left shoulder replacement. Before
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Speech Therapy for Infant Feeding and Swallowing at Stewart Memorial

Did you know speech therapy can help babies with feeding and swallowing challenges? At Stewart Memorial, our speech-language pathologists work with infants who have difficulty breastfeeding, bottle feeding, coordinating sucking
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Welcome to Stewart Memorial Dr. Reed Smith

Reed Smith, DPM, joins Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics this July, bringing a combination of advanced surgical training, a passion for rural healthcare, and a story that comes full circle.
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Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics Employees Donate $1,926 to Support Community Swim Lessons

Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics employees have come together to donate a total of $1,926 to support swim lessons for families in the community. Each community, Lake City and Rockwell
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Rockwell City Clinic – Temporary Access Update

Please be aware that road work is taking place outside the Rockwell City Clinic. During this time, patients will not be able to enter the clinic or pharmacy from Warner
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Image of Jim Lewis in an operating room.

Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics Names Jim Lewis as June Path to Excellence Awardee

Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics is proud to recognize Jim Lewis, CRNA, as the June Path to Excellence Award recipient, honoring his dedication to patient care, teamwork, and commitment to
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