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Riverwood welcomes surgeon for orthopaedic fellowship
Craig Kampfer M.D., began his post graduate advanced orthopaedic surgical training at the Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics (MCO) at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin on Aug. 1. He comes here from his last duty station, Fort Cavazos in Texas, where he served in the Army as a general orthopedic surgeon at Carl R. Darnall Army […]
Nurse practitioner joins cardiology team at Riverwood
Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to welcome Nurse Practitioner Matthew Jerulle to its cardiology provider team. Jerulle, a specialist in cardiovascular and preventive cardiology with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute (MHI), will collaborate closely with Dr. Peter Stokman and Dr. Tim Dirks, MHI cardiologists who have provided expert care at Riverwood’s specialty clinic in Aitkin […]
Riverwood Foundation Charity Golf Event Success
Riverwood Foundation is thrilled to announce that its annual charity golf tournament was a tremendous success, raising $36,000 to support the Riverwood Cancer Care Fund. The event held at Minnesota National Golf Course on July 11th, welcomed 100 golfers to enjoy a beautiful day on the course with family, friends and colleagues. Golfers competed in […]
Riverwood Surgery Expansion Named One of Minnesota’s Top Projects of 2024
Riverwood Healthcare Center’s Surgery Expansion has been named one of Finance & Commerce’s Top Projects of 2024. CEO Ken Westman accepted the award at a ceremony held July 17 at the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis. The project was completed in partnership with Kraus-Anderson, DSGW Architecture, and Northland Consulting Engineers. Each year, Finance & Commerce recognizes outstanding developments […]
Ladder safety critical to preventing injuries
Ladders are essential tools in both home and workplace settings, but improper use can lead to serious injuries or even fatalities. Each year, thousands of people are treated in emergency rooms due to ladder-related accidents, many of which are preventable. “Practicing proper ladder safety is critical to protecting yourself and others,” said Dr.Lynn Stottler, emergency […]
Spine procedure eliminates back pain
After suffering with back pain on and off since his 20s, Jerel Nelson, age 67, feels like a new man after having a spine care procedure at Riverwood Healthcare Center. “Over the years I would get episodes of severe back pain whenever I did hard physical work, Nelson explains. “The pain would go away after […]