Tag Archives: McGregor
Diabetes Support group, 2016 topics
For those with diabetes, support from others may help them manage this chronic disease. Riverwood Healthcare Center continues to offer two diabetes support groups that meet monthly. The Aitkin group meets on the second Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. at Riverwood’s Diabetes Center in the hospital and the McGregor group meets on the first […]
Riverwood to form new advisory council
Riverwood Healthcare Center has received a Minnesota Hospital Association grant to facilitate the formation of a Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC). “Patients and their families are at the center of the health care delivery system,” explains Kristine Layne, Riverwood’s chief nursing officer. “The experience of care, as perceived by patients and families, is a key […]
Riverwood welcomes family nurse practitioner
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 […]
Donations support enhancements at McGregor clinic
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 […]
Wellness: Healthy Food Choices
Making food choices for a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge. Everywhere you turn, there is news about what is or isn’t good for you. But a few basic tips have withstood the test of time. Eat more vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars and salt. […]
Urgent Care moves from ER to Aitkin clinic
Riverwood is excited to announce the transition of its Urgent Care service from the emergency department to its clinic in Aitkin. Effective April 13, patients who come in for urgent care will check in at the same location in our main lobby but will be examined in the clinic instead of the emergency room area. […]
Mindful Eating Lunch & Learn – McGregor
Riverwood Healthcare will host a program called “Mindful Eating” on Wed., April 8, 12 to 1 p.m. at the Fireside Inn in McGregor. 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 […]
Mindfulness training in Garrison, McGregor
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 […]
WELLNESS: Immunization protects us all
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 […]
Riverwood offers smoking cessation support
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 […]
Simply Good Cooking class in McGregor
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 […]
Belly Fat lunch and learn
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 […]
Welcome Foundation Director Katie Nelson
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 […]
Wellness: What to Do for Colds & Flu
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 […]
Help prevent spread of flu illness
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 […]
Grief group to meet in McGregor
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 […]
WELLNESS: Giving to help others
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 […]
Riverwood celebrates milestone anniversaries for staff
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 […]
March of Dimes recognizes local nurse practitioner
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 […]
Infectious disease precautions at Riverwood now include Ebola
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 […]
Mindfulness training in Aitkin, McGregor
Anyone interested in living life with less stress and more calm and relaxation may want to check out the health and wellness benefits of mindfulness. This fall Riverwood Healthcare will offer a 4-week mindfulness training class called “Stabilizing the Mind” in both Aitkin and McGregor. Julie Anne Larkin, mindfulness coach, will introduce participants to simple […]
Get sports physical exam at reduced rate
Students in need of sports physicals have an opportunity to get them at a reduced cost. Riverwood Healthcare is offering sports physical exams for $50 at its Aitkin, Garrison and McGregor clinics. Choose a convenient evening appointment at these locations: McGregor clinic: Tues., July 29, 4-7 PM Aitkin clinic: Wed., July 30, 4-7 PM, and […]
Wellness: Just Move!
With the trend toward lots of online communications and many automated household conveniences, many of us spend too much time sitting. That in turn promotes weight gain. To get more active and lose some extra pounds, think in terms of moving more throughout the day. Use your break at work to take a short walk. […]
Local salon owner wins award at Komen race
On June 28 at the Brainerd Lakes Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, this year’s Ginger Brauer Breast Cancer Support Award went to Jeanie Thompson, owner of Jeanie & Co. salon in Aitkin. Amy Renner, oncology care coordinator for Riverwood Healthcare Center, nominated Jeanie and her salon team for their work supporting area cancer […]
Wilson family creates new scholarship fund
In memory of the late Roger Wilson, the Wilson family of Aitkin has created the Roger D. Wilson Scholarship to help individuals better themselves. The fund will be administered by Riverwood Foundation. These scholarship funds are intended to ease the burden of tuition costs so that aspiring students or healthcare professionals can obtain advanced training […]