Tag Archives: breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Know your risks, take prevention steps, get screened Breast cancer is a type of cancer where cells in the breast tissue divide and grow without the normal control. Cancerous tumors […]
Riverwood welcomes new cancer patient navigator
Nurse Practitioner Jan Hegman at Riverwood Healthcare Center has moved into a new role as oncology care coordinator, working closely with Dr. Antonio Fontelonga, oncologist, who sees patients weekly at […]
Riverwood offers lymphedema therapy
Monica Bostrom, registered physical therapist at Riverwood Healthcare Center, recently completed specialized training to become a certified lymphedema therapist. Lymphedema refers to swelling that generally occurs in the arms or […]
Join Breast Health Alliance team for Brainerd Lakes race
A woman’s lifetime risk by age 85 of getting breast cancer is one in eight. Lend your support in a global movement to end breast cancer forever. The Cuyuna Riverwood […]
Susan G. Komen for the Cure grant to Foundation
Grant will support Cuyuna Riverwood Breast Health Alliance Riverwood Foundation has received an $80,000 grant from the Minnesota Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. The award supports breast health education […]
Breast cancer screening, mammography
When it comes to breast cancer screening, don’t skip a year. If you’re a woman 40 years or older, get a clinical breast exam and mammogram annually. This message was […]
Donation for breast cancer patients
Riverwood Foundation presented a check for $1,000 to Ruth’s Free Wig Closet on behalf of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The dollars will be used to provide free wigs […]
Riverwood Healthcare to offer digital mammography
Digital mammography offers enhanced technology for breast cancer screening. And it will be available in Aitkin, Garrison and McGregor soon. Riverwood Healthcare Center is making the transition from film mammography […]