Vicki Peterson likes to keep it moving. At her home in McGregor, she fills her days with walks, time with family and friends, and a calendar packed with the things she loves. But for two years, urge urinary incontinence began to shrink her world in ways she couldn’t ignore. More and more, her day revolved […]
Riverwood Healthcare Center is proud to announce that Brandon Reynolds, MD, board-certified urologist, has been named Chief of Surgery. In this leadership role, Dr. Reynolds will oversee surgical services across Riverwood, working closely with clinical teams to support excellence in patient care, safety, surgical outcomes and innovation. A recognized leader in his field, Dr. Reynolds […]
Riverwood Healthcare Center is proud to announce that urologist Dr. Brandon Reynolds is the first to perform the Altaviva™ implant procedure in the upper Midwest. The Altaviva™ device, developed by Medtronic, is an implantable tibial neurostimulation product designed to treat urge urinary incontinence (UUI) — a condition that causes uncontrolled leakage of urine. The minimally […]
Dr. Brandon Reynolds, urologist at Riverwood Healthcare Center, has reached a significant professional milestone—completing his 250th InterStim™ procedure, marking years of dedication to helping patients find lasting relief from bladder and bowel control issues. Dr. Reynolds was previously designated as a Medtronic InterStim™ Center of Excellence physician, a recognition awarded to urologists with advanced training, […]
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and it is a great time to focus on the importance of early detection and preventative care. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, yet it is also one of the most treatable when caught early. Understanding the risks and taking proactive steps in screening […]
A new advanced imaging system just made its debut at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin. The DynaCAD imaging system will be used for breast and prostate MRIs, which were previously unavailable at Riverwood. The biggest benefit of the DynaCAD software is that it provides the radiologist with the technology needed for reading and interpreting breast […]
Dr. Brandon Reynolds, a urologist practicing at Riverwood Healthcare Center, has been designated as a Medtronic InterStimTM Center of Excellence physician. This designation is awarded to physicians with high-level training and experience with InterStim, a minimally invasive treatment for overactive bladder, a condition that causes urinary frequency, urgency and incontinence. InterStim uses electrical pulses to […]
Prostate enlargement, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), affects millions of men around the world and can lead to bothersome problems such as frequent urination, urgency, and blocked or reduction in the low of urine. Riverwood Healthcare Center offers a minimally invasive procedure called UroLift that can provide long-term relief from these symptoms without […]
November is Bladder Awareness Month. Riverwood would like to take this opportunity to help you learn about and take charge of your bladder health. Good bladder health is essential because of the important role your bladder plays in storing and eliminating your urine effectively and at the appropriate times. Some signs of a bladder problem […]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is observed every September by health experts, health advocates, and individuals concerned with men’s prostate health and prostate cancer. At Riverwood, we have a dedicated urology provider team, Dr. Brandon Reynolds and Dr. Matthew Watson, Urologists, along with Nurse Practitioner Cindy Hauser and Physician Assistant Elizabeth Lilley (who will join […]
