Influenza Season Is Here: How to Stay Healthy This Winter

Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness that tends to spread more widely during the fall and winter months. While many people recover within a few weeks, the flu can cause serious complications—especially for older adults, young children, pregnant individuals, and those with chronic health conditions.  Common flu symptoms may include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body […]

Amanda VanderHagen receives DAISY Award for extraordinary care

Riverwood Healthcare Center is proud to recognize Amanda VanderHagen, RN, as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international honor celebrating compassionate, patient-centered care.  VanderHagen was nominated by Amanda Bostrom, a speech therapist at Riverwood and recent first-time parent, for the exceptional support she provided during labor and delivery. In her nomination, Bostrom […]