Riverwood offers a national prevention program called I CAN Prevent Diabetes. This community-based, lifestyle change program offers diabetes prevention education for people with pre-diabetes or who are at risk for diabetes. The next 16-week class series will be offered on Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Feb. 3 through May19, at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin. […]

Due to continued high incidence of flu illness, including influenza and norovirus in Aitkin County and statewide, Riverwood Healthcare Center has further extended its hospital visitor restrictions to not allow children under 18 to visit its Aitkin campus, effective Jan. 8. Riverwood implemented its hospital visitor restrictions in mid-December and encourages local residents to NOT […]

It’s a boy! The first baby of the year, Mason Earl Lindberg, was born to parents Brittany Harp and Dan Lindberg of Isle on Jan. 1 at 8:30 p.m. at Riverwood Healthcare Center. Weighing 6 lbs., 4 oz., and 21 inches long, he was delivered by Nurse Midwife Megan Workman, who presented the family with […]

Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce that Katie Nelson is the new director of Riverwood Foundation, effective Dec. 18. In this position, she is responsible for the strategic direction and fund development through special projects, annual campaigns and planned giving. She also oversees the hospital’s auxiliary volunteers and their fundraising activities. “We are very […]

With increasing incidence of colds and flu, it’s good to know what resources are available to keep you and your family well—and to prevent the spread of flu illness. Even though we’re in the midst of the flu season, it’s not too late to get vaccinated. To schedule a nurse appointment to get a flu […]

In the past week, Riverwood Healthcare Center has seen a surge in patients coming into its clinics, emergency department and hospital for respiratory infections and influenza-like illness. Influenza and norovirus transmission is expected to increase as people gather to celebrate the holiday season. On Dec. 16, Riverwood posted hospital visitor restrictions and encourages local residents […]

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? You can find information and help at a grief support group being held in McGregor this winter. The 4-week grief group series will be held on Wednesdays, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the McGregor Library. Group facilitator Mary Ann Kult […]

Living in a rural area like Aitkin County, those who need to go on kidney dialysis face a significant challenge. The nearest medical center that offers dialysis treatments is located in Brainerd, which could mean a 60-mile or more round-trip drive three days a week. This is a huge obstacle for those of limited financial […]

During this holiday season of giving, our thoughts often turn to how we can help others. Questions on charitable giving to consider before this year draws to a close may include: When should you give? What should you give? How much should you give? Charitable donations are an excellent way to reduce your tax burden […]

A trim tummy is good for many things like fitting into a favorite pair of jeans or feeling more confident in your appearance. But an even more important reason to lose belly fat is to improve your overall health and reduce the risk for heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Join Riverwood Healthcare for a […]

While Thanksgiving has an “eat until you drop” reputation, this big meal doesn’t have to promote weight gain. Consider indulging in a few Thanksgiving side dishes that are both healthy and delicious while keeping family food favorites on the menu. Sweet Potato Casserole: Replace marshmellows with a light merengue and add pineapple. http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/sweet_potato_meringue_casserole.html or a […]

On Nov. 13, Riverwood Healthcare Center honored 37 employees and retirees who have celebrated milestone anniversaries or retirement in 2014 at a special dinner at Ruttger’s. Their collective years of service totals 618! The program focused on celebrating the honored employees individually and included sharing of valued contributions the respective employees have made to Riverwood […]

The March of Dimes selected Janet Larson, family and mental health nurse practitioner at Riverwood Healthcare Center, for a Nurse of the Year award in the Mental Health category. Kristine Layne, chief nursing officer at Riverwood, nominated Janet Larson for the award with these comments: “Mental health services in our community are very limited. Janet […]

In 2014, Riverwood Healthcare Center offered free skin cancer screenings on May 5 at its specialty clinic in Aitkin, working in partnership with Dermatology Professionals, and free breast cancer screenings at its hospital on Oct. 8. View our Public Outcome Report Skin Cancer 2014 on the skin cancer screenings and prevention tips on skin cancer and our […]

In light of recent cases of Ebola in the United States, Riverwood Healthcare Center’s Safety Program began monitoring Ebola policies and procedures that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have recommended for health care facilities in early August. Michelle Farber, Board Certified Infection Preventionist for Riverwood, developed an intranet Ebola Resource center to keep staff […]