Are you or someone you know suffering from heartburn or reflux disease? If so, there’s good news about the treatment options available locally. Learn more at a “Solutions for Reflux and Heartburn” program on Tues., Nov. 13, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hill City School, Community Room, 500 Ione Ave. Dr. Tim LeMieur, reflux specialist […]

As part of its clinic expansion project in Aitkin, Riverwood Healthcare Center will open a new addition for therapy services on Mon., Oct. 22. The current rehabilitation department will close on Fri., Oct. 19, for the move to the front of Riverwood’s Aitkin facility with a new entrance to the right of the main hospital […]

Riverwood Healthcare Center is hosting “Cheers to Healthy Rears” on Tues., Oct 2, at the Beanery in Aitkin. Learn about colon cancer prevention and screening with a unique blend of education and entertainment. The 5:00 program is FULL, still space in 6:30 one.  RSVP required. Two Riverwood providers, Dr. Joselito Burgos and Nurse Practitioner Jen […]

Influenza or “flu” is a serious contagious disease that kills thousands every year and is the most frequent cause of death from a vaccine preventable disease in the United States. Minnesota influenza outbreaks typically occur between December through April. Antibodies develop about two weeks after getting the vaccine, but drops in the elderly and those […]

Riverwood Foundation announced that Rebekah Templin is the recipient of the 2018 Roger Wilson Scholarship. She is attending Northwest Technical College and working toward a Registered Nurse associate degree. Templin currently works as a nursing assistant at Aitkin Health Services, and her long-term career goal is to become a nurse practitioner. The Wilson family of Aitkin established the Roger Wilson Nursing Scholarship […]

Join your friends and neighbors for an evening of fine dining and fun while contributing to a health care cause. Riverwood Healthcare is hosting its annual Gala on Sat., Oct. 13, at the 40 Club Banquet Center in Aitkin.  SEE INVITATION This festive event, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will feature an exquisite plated meal […]