Kids with Cancer Fund helps local family

Show your support for kids with cancer during Riverwood Foundation’s July 22, 2022 Golf Charity Event at Minnesota National Golf Course in McGregor, Minn. Kristy McDowall has been through the unthinkable not just once but twice. First her two-year-old son Trevor was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The next four years were filled with fear […]

Golf event to support kids with cancer

Riverwood Healthcare Center and Foundation invite the public to the annual Golf Charity Event presented by Kraus-Anderson Construction Company. Gather with family or friends for the 18-hole tournament on Friday, July 22, at the beautiful Minnesota National Golf Course in McGregor. Proceeds from this year’s event will support the Zach Johnson Kids with Cancer Fund […]

Men’s Health reminder: Seek preventive care

June is Men’s Health Month, a time for men to look at how to maintain their own good health. This includes screening for cancers, some of which men might not even know about and others that are uncomfortable for men to even think about.      Testicular cancer is a young man’s disease, striking as […]

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Keep summer activities safe

Summer is finally here after a winter that seemed to last forever! Along with warmer weather comes many of us enjoying outdoor activities that carry some health risks. As you enjoy time outdoors, keep in mind these summer safety tips.  1. Use sunscreen. Our skin is the largest organ in the body and our first […]

Healthy tips for dining out

Riverwood Dietitians Megan Perpich and Melissa Simons share these tips for making healthier choices while dining out. Over the years, dining out has become the norm and less of a special occasion. Dining out tends to be less healthy than home-cooked meals. Here are some tips for a healthier dining experience: 1. Have a plan. […]

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New diagnostic tool speeds detection of prostate cancer

Riverwood Healthcare Center has a new tool for diagnosing prostate cancer. UroNav® combines the benefits of a MRI with ultrasound to create a detailed, 3D view of the prostate. By allowing physicians to see the prostate in this way, they can identify suspicious areas, and then target them for biopsy. This increases the likelihood of finding cancer if it’s present. “The […]