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Lakes Regional Healthcare Trusted hospital serving northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota.
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A few more signs of lung cancer that are easy to explain away but worth mentioning to your doctor if they stick around:•...
08/25/2026

A few more signs of lung cancer that are easy to explain away but worth mentioning to your doctor if they stick around:

• Shortness of breath, even with everyday activities
• Feeling unusually tired or worn out
• Chest pain, especially with a deep breath, cough, or laugh
• Hoarseness that doesn't clear up
• Repeat bouts of bronchitis or pneumonia

Most of the time, these have a simple explanation such as allergies, getting older, a cold that's hanging on. But if any of these last more than a few weeks, or keep coming back, it's worth getting checked instead of waiting it out.

Welcome to the world, Jaxson! 🥰Jaxson Craig8/10/26 at 6:10pm6lbs 15oz, 20 inchesParents: Brianna and Eric
08/25/2026

Welcome to the world, Jaxson! 🥰

Jaxson Craig
8/10/26 at 6:10pm
6lbs 15oz, 20 inches
Parents: Brianna and Eric

Wow - 35 years at LRH! Please help us thank and congratulate Director of Pharmacy Kim for celebrating her 35th anniversa...
08/25/2026

Wow - 35 years at LRH! Please help us thank and congratulate Director of Pharmacy Kim for celebrating her 35th anniversary here! She started when she was an intern and then had her boards in January, at which time she officially became a pharmacist. Her entire career has been here, and we couldn't be happier! She's seen LRH come a long way in that time. In fact, she said when she started, LRH didn't have a computer system and everything was done by hand with paper! Plus the entire building has physically changed over the last 3 1/2 decades. She joked by saying nearly every department has moved except for Pharmacy, and it's land locked! 😊 We're glad she has spent her career here - she said she still learns something new everyday, even after 35 years. And through it all, she said she's loved the people she's worked with. Thanks, Kim, for your dedication to LRH and our patients! We appreciate you so much! 😊

We're nearing the end of showing you most of our Junior Volunteers after our busiest summer yet, but we can't forget to ...
08/24/2026

We're nearing the end of showing you most of our Junior Volunteers after our busiest summer yet, but we can't forget to introduce you to ER Junior Volunteer Cameron! He is one of the kindest, hardest working guys! He's from Spencer and is just starting his senior year of high school. His experience with us this summer pushed his interest even more to have a career in healthcare. He said being in the ER was really busy and it was fantastic to get hands-on experience and watch the pros do it. 😊 At this point he's excited to keep learning about healthcare careers and is specifically interested in being a pulmonologist or family medicine physician. Whatever he decides to do, we know he'll be amazing! Thanks, Cameron, for all your help this summer! Have a good year! 😊

Six days until our Free Sports Injury Clinic kicks off! Here's what families need to know:📍 Where: Northwest Iowa Bone, ...
08/23/2026

Six days until our Free Sports Injury Clinic kicks off! Here's what families need to know:

📍 Where: Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint & Sports Surgeons' Spirit Lake office. Enter through Lakes Regional Healthcare's south entrance
🕘 When: Saturdays, August 29 – October 17, 9:00 am SHARP
👪 Who: Middle and high school athletes with a NEW sports injury. Athletes under 18 need a parent or guardian along.
💳 Bring: Your health insurance card

No appointment necessary. Just walk in.

You'll get a free evaluation from an orthopedic surgeon and a free screening X-ray if needed. Any follow-up visits, additional imaging like a CT or MRI, or supplies like a cast or brace are billed to insurance, just like a normal visit.

Say hello to ER Junior Volunteer Lizzi! She is from Emmetsburg and will be a senior in high school this fall. She is suc...
08/21/2026

Say hello to ER Junior Volunteer Lizzi! She is from Emmetsburg and will be a senior in high school this fall. She is such a kind, bubbly young lady and we've loved having her in the ER this summer. She said her time with us has been so much fun, "Everyone is so nice. I've had good conversations with patients and staff. It's been an outstanding, beneficial experience and I'd recommend it to anyone." Thanks, Lizzi, we appreciate it and hope to see you back again! Have a good year at school! 😊

08/20/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Bauermeister back to northwest Iowa! If you need foot or ankle care, call 712-336-8708 to make an appointment with him!

Say hello to ER Junior Volunteer Brooklyne! This was her second summer with us in the ER and we appreciated her help! Br...
08/19/2026

Say hello to ER Junior Volunteer Brooklyne! This was her second summer with us in the ER and we appreciated her help! Brooklyne is from Spirit Lake and will be a senior in high school this fall. When asked about her experience here, she said it's been eye opening to see what the future could hold and she's enjoyed how you never know what's coming next. Her time here has made her more interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, and said she is especially interested in an emergency nursing career. We're excited to see what the future holds for her, and appreciate being part of her journey! 😊

Say hello to ER Junior Volunteer Shaylee! This was her second summer with us - last summer she was a Surgery Junior Volu...
08/19/2026

Say hello to ER Junior Volunteer Shaylee! This was her second summer with us - last summer she was a Surgery Junior Volunteer. Shaylee is from Spencer and will be a sophomore at ILCC this fall where she is studying to be a Surgical Tech. She loves healthcare and helping people and thought it was interesting seeing all the people and health issues that came into our ER this summer. We appreciate all the help she's given us and our patients and know she will do well in the future! Thanks, Shaylee! 😊

Everyone gets a cough now and then. But there's a difference between a cough that clears up and one that just... doesn't...
08/18/2026

Everyone gets a cough now and then. But there's a difference between a cough that clears up and one that just... doesn't.

A cough that lingers for more than two to three weeks, or one that changes (gets worse, sounds different, or comes with anything new) is worth a call to your doctor. Most of the time, it's not lung cancer. But it's exactly the kind of symptom that gets waited out for months, sometimes longer.

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2301 Highway 71
Spirit Lake, IA
51360

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+17123361230

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