Medical Lab or Surgical Tech Scholarship open for applications

Riverwood Healthcare Center is introducing a new annual scholarship with awards to eligible high school students in the Aitkin County community (Aitkin, Hill City and McGregor) and/or current employees who […]

Riverwood adjusts visitor restrictions

Effective in mid-February, Riverwood Healthcare Center has adjusted its patient visitor restrictions that have been in place during the recent surge of COVID-19 illness. One adult visitor, who is symptom-free, […]

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MPR features Riverwood on workforce shortages nationwide

On Feb. 17, Riverwood Healthcare Center was featured in a Minnesota Public Radio story on the shortage of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Riverwood shared some of the difficult […]

Pilot praises shoulder surgery care

As a pilot for North Memorial Health in the Brainerd area, Jeff Benson likes to stay fit with regular workouts. However, while working out with his 18-year-old son, he did […]

Robotic-assisted knee surgery comes to Aitkin

The latest robotic technology for knee replacement procedures is now available at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin.  Dr. Erik Severson, Riverwood Healthcare Center’s fellowship-trained hip and knee reconstruction surgeon, performed […]

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Riverwood offers new online symptom checker

Riverwood Healthcare Center has partnered with Isabel Healthcare to integrate the artificial intelligence symptom checker and self-evaluation platform into its website to enhance care access and patient engagement. The Isabel […]