This spring Riverwood Healthcare will offer a 4-week mindfulness training class called “Stabilizing the Mind” in both Garrison and McGregor. Julie Anne Larkin, mindfulness coach, will introduce participants to simple ways to integrate mindfulness practices into daily life, including yoga, meditation and breathing exercises. “Mindfulness training teaches simple, accessible breathing, meditation and yoga practices to […]

The Aitkin Community Hospital, Inc., dba Riverwood Healthcare Center, will host its annual meeting on Thurs., March 19, at 7:00 p.m. at the 40 Club Convention Center in Aitkin. Riverwood will present an overview of the finances for the organization and its operations along with highlights for the Foundation, Auxiliary, medical staff and quality management. […]

For those grieving the loss of a loved one, information and help is available at a grief support group to be held in Aitkin this spring. The 6-week grief group series will meet Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., April 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14 and 21 at Riverwood Healthcare Center, conference room E […]

Riverwood Healthcare will host a lunch and learn program on “Identifying and Managing Stress” on Tues., March 17, 12 to 1 p.m. at the Fireside Inn in McGregor. Join Janet Larson, family nurse practitioner and mental health specialist for Riverwood, to hear her explain what stress is and how it is unique to each individual. […]

At least one in four women—an astonishing 37 million women in the United States—suffer from pelvic dysfunction. This includes health conditions such as uterine fibroids, uterine prolapse or endometriosis—all of which may cause pelvic pain and discomfort. Learn more at a lunch and learn program called “Pain Down There: Solutions for Better Pelvic Health” on […]

Children in the United States still get vaccine-preventable diseases. For example, so far in 2015, more than 100 people across the country have been reported to have measles—a very contagious disease! Measles can spread through the air when individuals cough or sneeze. It is so contagious that if one person has it, 9 out of […]

For anyone who needs a reason to quit smoking, the increased risk of dying at a younger age could be a big motivator. Smokers often die about a decade before nonsmokers, according to the National Cancer Institute. Specifically, the chance that a young person will live to age 80 or older is about 70 percent […]

Take heart health into your own hands. The No. 1 prevention factor for heart disease is weight loss. Aim to reduce your weight by a realistic amount, such as 5 to 10 percent vs. 30 percent. This will increase your chance of success. The American Heart Association has found that even if you have no […]

On January 21, 14 Aitkin High School (AHS) students met at Riverwood Healthcare Center for an orientation to the Health Career Exploration curriculum, a joint partnership between Riverwood Healthcare Center and Aitkin High School. AHS juniors and seniors who participate in the program learn firsthand what career opportunities await them in the healthcare field. Students […]

Karley Sykora, speech therapist, has recently joined the rehabilitation staff at Riverwood Healthcare Center. “Karley is very excited to begin building professional relationships and expanding the speech and language services here at Riverwood,” says Jean Chouanard, rehabilitation manager. “She is passionate about helping individuals improve their speech, cognitive and communication skills, including guidance for swallowing […]

Memorial arrangements to honor the life of Tony Sundholm will be held on Mon., Feb. 2. 12:00 – 1:30 pm       Informal Gathering, Westside Church, Hwy 210 West, Aitkin 1:30 – 1:45  pm         Military Honors, LifeLink Helicopter Fly-by, Westside Church Parking Lot 1:45 pm                      Time of Sharing with food served   All of us here at Riverwood are extremely […]

Gynecologic cancers are not always easy to detect. Knowing the facts can help women recognize sometimes silent symptoms so treatment can begin in the earlier stages. Learn more at a lunch and learn program called “Preventing and Recognizing Gynecologic Cancers” on Wed., Feb. 11, 12 to 1 p.m. at Riverwood Healthcare Center, conference room C/D, […]

Riverwood Healthcare will host a program called “Mindful Eating” on Wed., Feb. 11, 12 to 1 p.m. at the Y Club in Garrison. Join Julie Anne Larkin, mindfulness coach, to experience mindful eating and explore our complex relationship with food. Using all of the senses – taste, touch, smell, hearing, body and mind – participants […]

For those who want to prepare more nutritious meals while stretching their food dollar a helpful resource is available locally. Sign up for a 6-week Simply Good Cooking class to be held on Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 and March 5 and 12. Classes will be held at the […]

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 […]