Welcome Dr. Herseth & Dr. Moen!

Jon Herseth, MD

Susan Moen, MD

We are thrilled to welcome two new orthopaedic surgeons–Dr. Jon Herseth and Dr. Susan Moen–to the MN Center for Orthopaedics at Riverwood and CRMC!

The start date for both surgeons is September 1. Dr. Herseth specializes in sports medicine and Dr. Moen’s area of orthopaedic expertise is hand, wrist and elbow conditions and surgery.

 Volunteer helps Ortho clinics run smoothly!

Gwen Dickey

“Gwen Dickey, Auxiliary member who volunteers with our Orthopaedic Clinic several times/month, is a great #1 volunteer! She really understands the workflow of Ortho check-in, walking the patient over to radiology, having the patient change into shorts, waiting for them to have their images done, and walking them back to the waiting area in PT/Ortho.  Gwen understands the entire process, and does an amazing job helping us out! If she was able to train others on exactly what we want, this would help our clinics out tremendously!” – Brianna Brophy, LPN, Specialty/Orthopaedics Clinic

We love to recognize VOLUNTEER efforts @ RHCC! If you have comments about how helpful a volunteer is ongoing or an “above & beyond” one-time incident, we would love to share it. Send your comments to Katie Nelson, knelson@riverwoodhealthcare.org or Arlene Wheaton, awheaton@riverwoodhealthcare.org

We are always looking for more volunteers so if you know someone who may have an interest in volunteering here, contact Katie. See the Fall issue of our community newsletter, Healthy Living, for more on our volunteer needs as well as a cover story on a proven solution for urinary incontinence with Drs. Michael & Rachel Cady, a story on Joel Hyytinen’s successful hip replacement and more.

This issue will mail out to Aitkin County and Garrison/Lake Mille Lacs households Aug. 29.

Add your REVIEW to our RHCC Facebook page

Our Riverwood Facebook page has a REVIEW feature that lets you rate our facility from 1 to 5 stars and add a comment about the care you have received. Right now we have an average 4.2 rating from 60+ reviews…we would love to see this rating get closer to a 5/Excellent! So if you are a Facebook user, please consider adding a rating and comment on the care you or family members have received at our clinic or hospital.

Also, if your department has a good photo/story to share on Facebook, contact Arlene Wheaton, PR & Marketing, awheaton@riverwoodhealthcare.org, who manages the posts for our Facebook page.

RHCC Staff Education Opportunities

Learn  |  Enhance  |  Achieve

For more information on these sessions, contact RHHC-Education

Sep 14 – Influenza Vaccine Updates 2016

Sep 15 – BLS/CPR Heartsaver with First Aid

Sep 20 – ACLS Provider Renewal Recertification

Sep 21 – CALS Trauma Course

Sep 22-23 – CALS Provider Two-Day Course

Oct 19-20 – ACLS New/Expired Certification Two-Day Course

Oct 20 – ACLS Renewal Certification

NEWS RELEASES

Foundation announces Zilverberg scholarship recipients
Two orthopaedic surgeons join Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics
Being Mortal program explores end-of-life care decisions
Fall Grief Support group to meet in Aitkin

There are no new employees to welcome to our Riverwood team at this time.

CORRECTION: The first name for Kali Raph, surgical services secretary, was misspelled with an “r” in our Aug. 11 issue. Please note the correct spelling here.

FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES

New Walking, Biking GROUPS @ RHCC

Walker Tuesdays, 4:30 PM, Support Services entrance 
Join a fun opportunity to improve your health and wellness through fitness walking or Nordic walking.

Cycle Thursdays, 4:30 PM, Support Services entrance
These bicycle rides will be the perfect opportunity for riders of all abilities to improve your group ride etiquette, techniques and safety skills.

Contact is Rhonda Vedder, Safety Coordinator, rvedder@riverwoodhealthcare.org 

SEE FLYER

Mindfulness training opportunity, Aitkin class

Julie Anne Larkin

Mindfulness Coach Julie Anne Larkin will again offer a 4-week Mindfulness Training class at the Aitkin Public Library.  SEE FLYER
Thursdays, 9-11 AM, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13 & 20 (note Oct. 13 class will meet for 3 hrs, 9 AM to 12 PM). Cost is $75, $40 for those who are repeating the class.
Register  for this training via our events line, ext 5188, or healthyliving@riverwoodhealthcare.org

See Aug./Sept. Lake Country Journal article on mindfulness with photo of Julie Anne, Liz Dean, Dan Schletty and Angie Kjelstrom in our Healing Garden.

FOUNDATION

Riverwood Gala, Sept 17, 5:30 PM

40 Club Convention Center, Aitkin

“Back to the 50’s” theme featuring the Holy Rocka Rollaz band.

As in past years, we are inviting departments to donate a Silent Auction basket with a fun flavor or special theme.

Sign up to contribute a basket, or to volunteer before or at the event, with Katie Nelson, ext 5158 or knelson2@riverwoodhealthcare.org

Log Home Wood Fired Pizza
Last on-site stop @ RHCC for the summer season:
THURSDAY, Sept 8, 10:30 AM to 2 PM
Cost is $9/pizza. Check out the menu.

MN Employee Recreation & Service Council (MERSC)
Discounts, coupons and services for Riverwood employees Entertainment, Music, Theater * Recreation, Health & Fitness * Travel, Hotel, Resorts * Sports Tickets * and MORE!

Valleyfair All Inclusive Tickets!

Now you can purchase a single day of FUN at the Valleyfair amusement park in the Twin Cities. Get all the best perks for $99.99, including a single day admission ticket, all day dining, all day souvenir bottle (free refills) and a Fast Lane pass. That’s a savings of up to $61.99, and includes access to both Valleyfair and Soak City Waterpark. Buy MERSC discount tickets online.

NEWS TO SHARE WITH ALL STAFF: Please submit it to RiverwoodTogether@riverwoodhealthcare.org  The deadline for news is the 1st and 3rd Friday for the 2nd and 4th Thursday newsletter issues.  Also use this email to give us feedback on what info you want to see featured.