Understanding osteoarthritis: Riverwood’s orthopaedic experts offer relief for joint pain

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of Americans and often limiting their ability to stay active and enjoy daily life. At Riverwood Healthcare Center, our orthopaedic […]

Aphasia support group members find their voice

Aphasia affects each person differently—but one point is clear: it’s a loss of language, not intelligence. “There are varying degrees of aphasia,” explains Speech-Language Pathologist Amanda Bostrom at Riverwood Healthcare […]

Spine care team earns patient’s gratitude

When Mary R. began experiencing severe back pain during her winter stay in Texas, she knew she needed to return home to Minnesota and reconnect with the spine care experts […]

Riverwood Healthcare Center Honored with Four Minnesota Hospital Association Awards

Riverwood Healthcare Center is proud to celebrate its exceptional team, recognized with four awards at the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) Spring Innovation Forum Award Ceremony. These awards highlight Riverwood’s unwavering […]

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Riverwood welcomes Provider Recruitment Specialist

Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to introduce Provider Recruitment Specialist Alaina Hagestuen. In her new role in Provider Recruitment, Hagestuen will oversee and coordinate the entire process of attracting, screening, […]

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Riverwood welcomes human resources director

Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Deb Gruber as its new director of Human Resources. In this key leadership role, Gruber will plan, lead, and coordinate […]

Riverwood Ranks in Top 5% of U.S. Hospitals for Patient Experience

[Aitkin, Minn., May 20, 2025] – Riverwood Healthcare Center announced that it has been recognized as a 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the top website Americans use […]

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Love the sun – protect your skin

Love the Sun – Protect Your Skin May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and a vital opportunity to highlight the most common and one of the most preventable cancers in […]

Aitkin hospital earns five-star rating for cleanliness

Recently, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services announced a list of 374 hospitals across the country that have earned a five-star rating for cleanliness, including Riverwood Healthcare Center in […]

Turn mental health awareness into action

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a dedicated time for people, organizations, and communities to join their voices to broadcast the message that mental health matters. This year’s theme, “Turn […]

Stroke awareness: know the signs, save a life

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a crucial time to learn about the warning signs of stroke and the importance of acting quickly. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of […]

Riverwood, DAC announce Bunker Hill Drive building sale

Riverwood Healthcare Center and the Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) of Aitkin County closed on the sale of the log building property at 601 Bunker Hill Drive in Aitkin on April […]

Riverwood announces McGregor pharmacy manager

Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce that Pharmacist Jake Heggem is the new manager of its retail pharmacy in McGregor. Heggem has worked in pharmacy roles since 2011 when […]