Orthopaedic surgeon to speak at seminar

Hip, knee or shoulder pain can interfere with enjoyment of life.  Find out how to get back to pain-free living. Learn about proven non-surgical and surgical solutions for shoulder, hip […]

Program explores end-of-life care, advance care planning

Seventy percent of Americans say they would prefer to die at home, but nearly 70 percent die in hospitals and institutions. Ninety percent of Americans know they should have conversations […]

Wellness: Mindfulness class series

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed with all the “busyness” in your life? What would it take to help you enjoy living in the present moment with less stress and anxiety? […]

Nurse takes on coordinator role for reflux patients

The Minnesota Reflux and Heartburn Center (MRHC) is pleased to announce a new addition for the care team in Aitkin. Dawn Harcey has been hired as MRHC nurse coordinator at […]

Foundation announces Zilverberg scholarship recipients

Lisa Anderson and Adam Burke, nursing assistants at Riverwood Healthcare Center, are this year’s recipients of the Michael Zilverberg Healthcare Education Scholarship, administered through Riverwood Foundation. Each has received an […]

Two surgeons join Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics

Orthopaedic surgeons Jonathan Herseth, MD, of Roseville, and Susan Moen, MD, of Stillwater, will join the Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics (MCO) in Aitkin and Crosby on September 1. Dr. Herseth […]

Fall Grief Support Group to meet

For those grieving the death of a loved one, information and help is available at a grief support group to be held in Aitkin this fall. The 6-week grief group […]

Auxiliary lends support for infant hearing screener

Riverwood Auxiliary members recently made a $12,000 donation to Riverwood Healthcare Center for the purchase of a new infant hearing screener to be used in hospital nursing. For more information […]