Riverwood Healthcare Center proudly welcomes Mya VanNurden, MS, PT, a local graduate, to its Therapy Services team serving Aitkin and McGregor. VanNurden brings four years of experience as a traveling physical therapist, caring for patients in clinics and hospitals across Minnesota and Florida. She earned both her bachelor’s degree and Master of Science in Physical Therapy from […]
Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dawn Back, DMSc, MSOL, PA-C, as a hospitalist on its medical staff. Dawn brings decades of experience in family medicine and emergency care, along with a strong commitment to serving rural communities. Back earned her Doctor of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Butler University […]
The new year is a great time to focus on your health—but forget the pressure for perfection. Real wellness comes from small, sustainable changes that you can stick with. We’re here to guide you with a few practical tips: Eat to Feel Good Skip the fad diets and aim for balance. Add more color to […]
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 […]
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 […]
