A Stitch of Kindness: Janet Larson’s Handmade Gift of Warmth
In the hustle of everyday life, it’s easy to overlook the little things we take for granted—warmth, comfort, and a personal touch. For Janet Larson, a psychiatric mental health nurse […]
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Patient enjoys pain-free recovery from knee replacement
Pat Becker, a retired respiratory therapist who worked at Riverwood Healthcare Center for 15 years, is enjoying her pain-free recovery from a knee replacement. “From a medical perspective, I knew […]
Riverwood Healthcare to host Annual Meeting
The Aitkin Community Hospital, Inc., dba Riverwood Healthcare Center, will host its 77th Annual Meeting on Tues., April 1 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom with participants signing in remotely via […]
Wilson family nursing scholarship open for applications
In memory of the late Roger and Sandy Wilson, the Wilson family of Aitkin created the Roger and Sandy Wilson Scholarship to help individuals better themselves. The fund is administered […]
Stay active this winter
As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, it can be tempting to hibernate indoors and put fitness on the back burner. However, staying active in the winter is […]
Riverwood Healthcare Center Recognized by Chartis as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, MN today announced it has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top […]
Three pharmacists join Riverwood team
Riverwood Healthcare Center has recently added three pharmacists at its Aitkin hospital, including Andrea Agre, Ryan Friesen and Hannah Stephenson. Andrea Agre had served as an inpatient clinical pharmacist for […]
Food boxes program addresses hunger in Aitkin County
Riverwood Healthcare Center, with the help of the Aitkin Farmers Market Hub and Aitkin County Public Health, was awarded the Minnesota Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) grant by the Minnesota […]
A survivor’s story: A miracle journey through SCAD
“On March 12, 2024, my life changed forever,” says Riverwood Healthcare Center patient Joanna Jackson of Aitkin. Jackson, her husband, daughter, and mother-in-law were on their way from Aitkin to […]
Top tips for heart health
The heart is one of the most vital organs in the human body, tirelessly pumping blood to supply oxygen and nutrients to every cell. Maintaining a healthy heart is crucial […]