Riverwood Healthcare Earns Governor’s Safety Award

06.01.2023    Comments Off on Riverwood Healthcare Earns Governor’s Safety Award

Riverwood Healthcare Center was recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health during the 2023 Minnesota Safety and Health Conference in May. The organization is one of 210 employers to […]

Nurse Anesthetist joins Riverwood

05.31.2023    Comments Off on Nurse Anesthetist joins Riverwood

Rebecca Konen, a certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA), has joined Riverwood Healthcare Center’s surgical services provider team. Konen brings 12+ years of anesthesia experience, working previously at a medical center in […]

Summer safety tips: Tick bites and fish hook injuries

05.25.2023    Comments Off on Summer safety tips: Tick bites and fish hook injuries

By Kelsey Guthmiller, Trauma Program Manager at Riverwood Healthcare Center With the start of the summer season and spending more time outdoors, the incidence of tick bites and fish hook […]

Grilling with fruits, vegetables

05.23.2023    Comments Off on Grilling with fruits, vegetables

  Riverwood Dietitians Megan Perpich and Melissa Simons share these tips for healthy grilling with fruits and vegetables. The hot summer months are usually accompanied with backyard barbeques, which are […]

Riverwood Pharmacy in McGregor has extended hours

05.18.2023    Comments Off on Riverwood Pharmacy in McGregor has extended hours

Riverwood Healthcare Center announced a change for its McGregor pharmacy hours. Effective May 22, 2023, the pharmacy will be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 […]

Wilson family scholarship fund open for applications

05.18.2023    Comments Off on Wilson family scholarship fund open for applications

Roger & Sandy Wilson Nursing Scholarship Application 2023 In memory of the late Roger and Sandy Wilson, the Wilson family of Aitkin has created the Roger and Sandy Wilson Scholarship […]

Virtual seminar: Learn how to care for your mental health

05.04.2023    Comments Off on Virtual seminar: Learn how to care for your mental health

Mental health plays a big role in the well-being of all of us. Like your physical health, there are things you can do to make yourself mentally healthier. Riverwood Healthcare […]

Riverwood presents DAISY Award to oncology nurse

05.02.2023    Comments Off on Riverwood presents DAISY Award to oncology nurse

Riverwood Healthcare Center participates in the DAISY Award honoring exemplary nurses who have been recognized by a patient for their extraordinary act of compassion or a relationship that they have […]

Riverwood takes ownership of McGregor Pharmacy

04.26.2023    Comments Off on Riverwood takes ownership of McGregor Pharmacy

Riverwood Healthcare has purchased the McGregor Pharmacy, effective April 20, 2023, offering pharmacy customers the same location and enhanced, high-quality services. “We’re excited to extend our pharmacy services to the […]

Acid reflux can cause esophageal cancer

04.20.2023    Comments Off on Acid reflux can cause esophageal cancer

Each year, the month of April is dedicated to the observance of Esophageal Cancer Awareness and education regarding the risk of Esophageal Cancer posed by persistent heartburn or GERD (gastroesophageal […]

Kidney donation turns Aitkin woman’s life around

04.04.2023    Comments Off on Kidney donation turns Aitkin woman’s life around

April is Organ Donation Month, a great time to share a story about an Aitkin woman in need of a kidney and a brother who donated his kidney to her. […]

New manager joins Riverwood IT team

03.30.2023    Comments Off on New manager joins Riverwood IT team

Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to welcome Jenny Vogel as clinical informatics manager in the Information Technology Department. Vogel’s key responsibilities include oversight of the Clinical Informatics staff, providing direction, […]

Riverwood offers quick access to prescription medications

03.29.2023    Comments Off on Riverwood offers quick access to prescription medications

When you or a family member has a new acute illness, Riverwood Healthcare Center offers quick access to prescription medications via the InstyMeds Dispenser, an automated prescription dispensing cabinet, which […]

Gala is back with fun theme, new venue

03.23.2023    Comments Off on Gala is back with fun theme, new venue

Riverwood Healthcare is hosting its annual Gala on Sat., May 6, for the first time since 2019. This festive event with a “Derby” theme has changed from evening to afternoon […]

Grant to help Riverwood Healthcare purchase advanced ultrasound equipment

03.22.2023    Comments Off on Grant to help Riverwood Healthcare purchase advanced ultrasound equipment

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $233,092 to Riverwood Healthcare Center to purchase advanced ultrasound equipment as part of a $26.4 million ultrasound initiative in […]


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