Love to walk? Challenge yourself to pick up the pace. Walking has lots of benefits. It not only adds years to your life, but it can help you lose weight, boost your mood, improve your sleep, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and keep your bones and your brain healthy. Plus, it’s a […]

Recognition for innovative wellness strategies and partnerships Riverwood Healthcare Center was among 17 Minnesota hospitals to be honored at the annual Minnesota Hospital Association awards ceremony on April 25. Eighteen awards were given for extraordinary achievement in categories ranging from advocacy on behalf of hospitals and volunteerism to innovation and improvement in patient care and […]

You’ve probably heard it before. To lose weight and keep it off, you need to eat healthier and get more regular physical activity.  This translates to: Eat smarter, Move more. Here are some simple suggestions to get you started. Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables: Eating lofts of fruits and vegetables will help you lose weight. […]

Riverwood Healthcare Center is proud to introduce two experienced managers—Cynthia Bennett as clinical manager and Shawn McCusker as pharmacy manager As clinical manager, Cynthia Bennett oversees Riverwood outpatient services and the Specialty and Aitkin clinics. She focuses on clinical operations and helps facilitate changes required by the Affordable Care Act. Previously, Bennett worked as the […]

The Rebekah Lodge of Aitkin (auxiliary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows) donated seven lap quilts to Riverwood Healthcare for use by cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Elaine Wischmann, Rebekah member, explained the goal of this statewide service project is “to let local cancer patients know our community cares for them.” Each quilt is stitched […]

The Garrison Commercial Club donated $3,800 to purchase several medical equipment items for the Riverwood Garrison Clinic, including a fetal doppler, an electric medical cast cutter, an audiometer and parallel bars for rehabilitation. Pictured accepting this donation, from left, is Riverwood Foundation Director Jodie Johnson  with Garrison Commercial Club officers  Myron Stevens, Kelly Lingwall, Polly […]

Riverwood Healthcare Center welcomes Jon Rauen as clinic administrator, who started in this new position in mid-February. In this capacity Rauen will oversee and provide strategic and operational leadership to Riverwood’s clinics in Aitkin, McGregor and Garrison, which are home to 18 primary care providers and 13 campus-based surgeons and specialists. Previously, Rauen served as the […]

On average, your risk of getting colon cancer is 1 in 20, varying a bit according to individual risk factors. The good news is that colon cancer is highly preventable when you adopt healthy lifestyle habits. EAT HEALTHY: Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables will lower your overall risk for cancer. To prevent […]

The Aitkin Community Hospital, Inc., dba Riverwood Healthcare Center, will host its annual meeting on Thurs., March 20, at 7:00 p.m. at the Butler Building 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. An election […]

Aitkin County has had an increase in Norovirus, often dubbed the “stomach flu” during the past few weeks. Students were affected during the holidays. Care centers have recently had widespread outbreaks. Norovirus is actually not a flu or influenza and is not covered by your flu shot. Norovirus is a gastroenteritis illness.  Inflammation of the […]

Did you know that coconut oil is good for you? It promotes a healthy immune system, increased energy and heart health. Coconut oil is derived from plants, so it’s different from saturated fats derived from animals. Coconut oil is a SUPER food with all sorts of benefits to your body, including: • Boosts your thyroid […]

Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce the appointment of David W. Meyer and Kathleen Ryan to the Governing Board of Directors. “On behalf of our governing board, I’m pleased to welcome David and Kathleen, two long-term Aitkin area residents whose familiarity with the communities we serve is a great asset,” says Riverwood CEO Chad […]

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?  You can find information and help at a grief support group being held in Aitkin this spring. The 6-week grief group series will be held Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., March 20 and 27, April 3, 10, 24 and May 1 at Riverwood Healthcare Center, […]

Riverwood Healthcare Center is sponsoring an informal lunch and learn seminar for people concerned about heart health. A program called “Wholehearted Health: Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle” will be held Tues., Feb. 11, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, at the Fireside Inn on Highway 65, one-half mile north of McGregor. Dr. Tim Arnold, Riverwood family physician, […]

Julie Anne Larkin, M.A., Mindfulness Coach 4-week class series on mindfulness at Riverwood, Aitkin We are living in an increasingly busy world. Often we are wrapped up in thoughts and feelings, constantly moving from one thing to the next without a moment’s peace. What would it take to help you enjoy living in the present […]