Respiratory Care Week
You breathe all day long, every day, without even thinking about it. But, when it is difficult for you to breathe, it is all you can think about. National Respiratory […]
Style show raises funds for hospital
On September 17, the Riverwood Healthcare Auxiliary presented its first style show and luncheon in Aitkin. The event took place at the Westside Church where 150 guests were served a […]
Nursing project to improve care at bedside
Local team of nurses at Riverwood Healthcare on board Riverwood Healthcare Center is one of 22 Minnesota hospitals participating in an 18-month project to improve care at patients’ bedsides through […]
Donation for breast cancer patients
Riverwood Foundation presented a check for $1,000 to Ruth’s Free Wig Closet on behalf of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The dollars will be used to provide free wigs […]
ADA recertification for diabetes program
Diagnosed with diabetes 23 years ago, Joan Jewett says she is managing this chronic disease much better today thanks to the support offered from Riverwood Healthcare Center’s diabetes education program […]
2012 CPR class schedule
Riverwood Healthcare Center offers CPR classes on the fourth Tuesday of designated months throughout the year. These classes are geared toward healthcare professionals who provide direct patient care. The 2012 […]
Aitkin hospital earns surgery safety award
Riverwood Healthcare Center is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a SAFE SITE award from the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA). The SAFE SITE campaign has 120 participating […]
New podiatrist begins serving Aitkin, Crosby communities
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and Riverwood Healthcare Center (RHCC) are pleased to announce new podiatry services with the addition of Dr. Brad McCusker, podiatrist. Dr. McCusker will begin seeing […]
Riverwood Healthcare trustee earns certification
Robert Lewis, a trustee of Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, Minn., was honored July 8 for completing the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) board member certification program. Certifications were awarded at […]
Reduced Rate Sports Physical Exams
Students in need of sports physicals have an opportunity to get them at a reduced cost. Riverwood Healthcare Center is offering sports physical exams at a special reduced rate of […]
New urologist sees patients in Aitkin, Crosby
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and Riverwood Healthcare Center (RHCC) are pleased to announce a new urologist, Dr. Lori Pinke, of Adult & Pediatric Urology. Dr. Pinke began seeing patients […]
Healthcare job opportunities in Northern MN
If you’re looking for a job as a healthcare professional in Northern Minnesota, consider the opportunities available at Riverwood Healthcare Center. With a 24-bed critical access hospital in Aitkin and […]
New nurse practitioner at Riverwood clinics
Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce that Family Nurse Practitioner Jackie Barney is now available to see patients in Aitkin and McGregor. In addition to seeing patients several Saturdays […]
Riverwood Healthcare to offer digital mammography
Digital mammography offers enhanced technology for breast cancer screening. And it will be available in Aitkin, Garrison and McGregor soon. Riverwood Healthcare Center is making the transition from film mammography […]
Joint Commission accreditation for RHCC
Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission‘s national standards for health care quality and […]