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    • About the Foundation

    Riverwood Foundation has a rich tradition dating back to the ‘50s of grassroots, community fundraising support. From the first day the hospital doors opened, the Aitkin community has understood the importance of Riverwood Healthcare Center providing high-quality healthcare services. People just like you provide financial support through Riverwood Foundation to assist in meeting future healthcare needs and services, and to provide our growing population with quality healthcare close to home.

    To see how donors are making a difference for healthcare in our community, see our FY 2021 Disbursements

    Foundation Staff
    Katie Nelson_web
    Katie Nelson, Foundation Director
    knelson2@rwhealth.org
    (218) 927-8286

    Paula Eklund-Fisher2
    Paula Eklund-Fisher, Foundation Administrative Assistant
    peklund-fisher@rwhealth.org
    (218) 927-8286

     

    Foundation Board Members

    brucker-henryHenry Brucker, Chair
    Attorney with Ryan, Brucker & Kalis
    Resides in the Aitkin community
    Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2007

     

    callahan-winegar-shirleyShirley Callahan-Winegar, Vice Chair
    Resides in the McGregor community
    Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2007

     

    butenhoff-terryTerry Butenhoff, Secretary
    Owner – State Farm Insurance Agency
    Resides in the Aitkin community
    Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2009

     

    hommes-daveDavid Hommes, Treasurer
    Retired
    Resides in the Aitkin community
    Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2014

     

    kuppich-tomTom Kuppich
    Manager – Pine Insurance Agency
    Resides in the Aitkin community
    Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2001

     

    larson-lorenLoren Larson
    Owner, Prestige Builders LLC
    Resides in the Garrison community
    Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2011

     

    Kathleen Ryan
    Chief Financial Officer, Aitkin County
    Resides in the Aitkin Community
    Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2022

     

    magnuson-melissaMelissa Magnuson
    Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric care for Aitkin nursing home residents
    Resides in the Aitkin community
    Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2012

     

    meyer-markMark J Meyer
    Vice President of Financial Services/Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
    Resides in the Aitkin community
    Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2009

     

    Peg Lundberg
    Retired
    Resides in the Aitkin community
    Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2020

     

    Stephanie Jacobs
    Patient Accounts, Riverwood Healthcare Center
    Resides in the McGregor community
    Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2020

     

    Lane Fischer
    Patient Accounts, Riverwood Healthcare Center
    Resides in the McGregor community
    Served on Riverwood’s Foundation Board since 2020

    Contact Us
    Phone: (218) 927-5158
    Email: foundation@riverwoodhealthcare.org

    Mailing Address:
    200 Bunker Hill Drive
    Aitkin, MN 56431

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