During the summer months in Minnesota, lots of fun activities draw us outdoors during hot, sunny days. However, spending more time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer. Stay safe with these sun protection tips: Limit the amount of time in the sun between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm—when the sun’s rays […]

By Kelsey Guthmiller, Trauma Program Manager at Riverwood Healthcare Center Heat-related illnesses can occur rapidly during hot summer days and be life-threatening in some cases. Learn the symptoms and what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of having a heat-related illness. People suffer from heat illness when their bodies are not […]

Riverwood Pharmacy and Giftshop Grand Opening will be held on Thursday, June 29 from 2:00 – 5:00pm. Stop by for a meet and greet of Riverwood healthcare and pharmacy staff, enjoy tasty kettle corn, snowcone, or cotton candy by KD Kettle Corn. The first 100 through the door will receive a hot/cold pack. We will […]

Riverwood Healthcare Center and Foundation invite the public to the annual Golf Charity Event presented by Kraus-Anderson Construction Company. Gather with family or friends for the 18-hole tournament on Friday, July 14, at the beautiful Minnesota National Golf Course in McGregor. Proceeds from this year’s event will support the Zach Johnson Kids with Cancer Fund […]

A year after having shoulder surgery at Riverwood Healthcare Center, Patti Erlandson is feeling great. After working for more than 30 years as a registered nurse, she retired early at age 62 because left shoulder pain interfered with her nursing job duties. Patti shares her outstanding treatment experience and outcome. “I had trouble hanging IV […]

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 be honored through the awards program, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. “Congratulations to Riverwood Healthcare for their hard work, attention and dedication to safety,” […]

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 injuries in our area explodes. Here are some safety tips for both. Tick bites prevention Before you go outdoors, know where to expect ticks. Ticks […]

  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 not just for grilling meat. Try adding fruits and vegetables to the BBQ menu. Adding fruits and vegetables not only adds color to your meals […]

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 a.m. 2:00 p.m.; and closed on Sundays. “We’re extending our pharmacy hours to offer more service and convenience for our customers and the McGregor community,” […]

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 to help individuals better themselves. The fund is administered by Riverwood Foundation at Riverwood Healthcare Center. These scholarship funds are intended to ease the burden of […]

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 Center is offering a “Taking Care of Your Mental Health” virtual seminar on Wed., May 17, with a start time of 12:10 p.m. A 20-minute […]

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 created with a patient that truly made a difference.  The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform […]

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 McGregor community,” says Spencer Page, director of Riverwood’s Pharmacy Department. “Pharmacy customers can expect the same caring and personalized approach to services that Riverwood provides […]

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 reflux disease.) Adenocarcinoma is increasing at a faster rate than any other cancer in the U.S. Only one in every five esophageal cancer patients survives […]