Monthly Archives: May 2023
Summer safety tips: Tick bites and fish hook injuries
By Kelsey Guthmiller, Trauma Program Manager at Riverwood Healthcare Center With the start of the summer season and spending more time outdoors, the incidence of tick bites and fish hook injuries in our area explodes. Here are some safety tips for both. Tick bites prevention Before you go outdoors, know where to expect ticks. Ticks […]
Grilling with fruits, vegetables
Riverwood Dietitians Megan Perpich and Melissa Simons share these tips for healthy grilling with fruits and vegetables. The hot summer months are usually accompanied with backyard barbeques, which are not just for grilling meat. Try adding fruits and vegetables to the BBQ menu. Adding fruits and vegetables not only adds color to your meals […]
Riverwood Pharmacy in McGregor has extended hours
Riverwood Healthcare Center announced a change for its McGregor pharmacy hours. Effective May 22, 2023, the pharmacy will be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.; and closed on Sundays. “We’re extending our pharmacy hours to offer more service and convenience for our customers and the McGregor community,” […]
Wilson family scholarship fund open for applications
Roger & Sandy Wilson Nursing Scholarship Application 2023 In memory of the late Roger and Sandy Wilson, the Wilson family of Aitkin has created the Roger and Sandy Wilson Scholarship to help individuals better themselves. The fund is administered by Riverwood Foundation at Riverwood Healthcare Center. These scholarship funds are intended to ease the burden of […]
Virtual seminar: Learn how to care for your mental health
Mental health plays a big role in the well-being of all of us. Like your physical health, there are things you can do to make yourself mentally healthier. Riverwood Healthcare Center is offering a “Taking Care of Your Mental Health” virtual seminar on Wed., May 17, with a start time of 12:10 p.m. A 20-minute […]
Riverwood presents DAISY Award to oncology nurse
Riverwood Healthcare Center participates in the DAISY Award honoring exemplary nurses who have been recognized by a patient for their extraordinary act of compassion or a relationship that they have created with a patient that truly made a difference. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform […]