Chronic hip or knee pain, commonly experienced by those with osteoarthritis, interferes with enjoyment of life by keeping individuals from activities they like to do. Find out how to get back to pain-free living. Learn more about proven non-surgical and surgical solutions for hip and knee pain and the success local patients have had with […]

Chronic hip or knee pain, commonly experienced by those with osteoarthritis, interferes with enjoyment of life by keeping individuals from activities they like to do.

Find out how to get back to pain-free living. Learn more about proven non-surgical and surgical solutions for hip and knee pain and the success local patients have had with a new Rapid Recovery approach for joint replacements at a lunch and learn program called “Solutions for Hip …”

Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce that Cindy Hauser, family nurse practitioner, has joined its medical staff. With an extensive background in hospital nursing and special training in the care of children and older adults, Hauser is interested in all areas of family medicine, including educating patients and promoting health and wellness. She is […]

Eating and breathing can be done mindfully, as well as sitting, following your thoughts, and walking in nature. Learn how to work mindfulness, which can help relieve anxiety and stress, into daily activities. Riverwood Healthcare Center is offering a 4-week series class at our hospital in Aitkin on Wednesday evenings, 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Nov. 4, […]

In August, Riverwood Auxiliary members made another $10,000 payment toward their Better Together campaign pledge for the Aitkin hospital expansion and renovation project that reached completion in 2013.  This leaves only $10,000 to pay on their $100,000 pledge, which will be paid off in less than five years.  The Auxiliary has also supported the hospital […]

WE HAVE FILLED ALL APPOINTMENTS but the Sage program is available year-round to help pay for breast and cervical cancer screenings for women 40 to 64 without health insurance or high deductible plans. Riverwood Healthcare Center is sponsoring a special breast cancer screening with spa-like services on Wed., Oct. 21, 3 to 7 p.m. at the hospital […]

Enjoy an evening of fine dining and entertainment to support continued delivery of advanced medical care delivered right here in Aitkin and surrounding communities. Join Riverwood Healthcare for its annual Riverwood Gala on Saturday, September 26, at the 40 Club Convention Center in Aitkin. This event, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will feature fine dining […]

Goal to raise $100,000 for advanced reflux care An anonymous donor couple from the Aitkin area is challenging Riverwood Healthcare Center supporters with a $50,000 one-to-one matching gift for the advanced treatment of heartburn and reflux. The gift comes just in time for the 2015 Riverwood Gala on Sept. 26, where attendees will hear from […]

With school back in session, quick snacks for hungry kids with busy schedules need to be at the ready. Nutritious snacking can help your child curb hunger throughout the day, as well as provide energy and important nutrients. Rather than offering high-sugar and high-fat snacks, substitute foods that will improve memory and concentration, promote healthy […]

Gifts from McGregor area organizations and others are supporting greater safety and security at Riverwood’s McGregor clinic as well as an enhanced healing environment. Recent gifts to Riverwood Foundation from the Minnewawa Sportsmen’s Club, Tamarack Sno-Flyers, Rio Tinto and the McGregor Lions Club were used to update the security system at the McGregor clinic this […]

Do you need a goal to keep you motivated to stay physically fit? Consider challenging yourself to participate in area 5K runs or walks. The “K” in 5K stands for kilometer, which is the equivalent of 0.62 miles—3.1 miles for a 5K race. Four upcoming 5Ks in Mora, Aitkin, McGregor and Bigfork include: 1) Sat., […]

Brainerd Lakes native Marie Nelson, M.D., an obstetrician/gynecologist, will begin treating patients at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin. She will also see patients at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center clinics in Baxter and Crosby. Dr. Nelson joins Drs. Michael and Rachel Cady, Dr. Christina Kramer and Dr. Leigh Bauer in offering a full range of obstetric […]

UCare honored Riverwood Healthcare Center clinics for delivering high quality care to UCare’s Medicaid members at its seventh annual “A Salute to Excellence!” event the first week in June. UCare recognized 19 clinics and care systems either for earning quality excellence awards in the 2014 Pay for Performance (P4P) programs or for going the extra […]

The March of Dimes has recognized Riverwood Healthcare Center for reducing the number of elective inductions and Cesarean deliveries performed before 39 completed weeks of pregnancy. “Riverwood is proud of its 100 percent compliance rate with no early elective deliveries before 39 weeks for the past two years,” explains Kristine Layne, chief nursing officer for […]

It’s summertime and what’s more fun than being outside in that warm sunshine, right? But beware of getting too much sun. To reduce your risk of skin cancer, the Centers for Disease Control recommends easy options for protection from UV radiation: Stay in the shade during midday hours. Wear clothing that covers your arms and […]