Tag Archives: McGregor
Zumba fitness classes in Aitkin, McGregor
Looking for a way to burn some calories? Join the party! Zumba™ is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance that creates a dynamic, exciting, effective cardio workout. These fun, easy routines feature interval aerobic training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body as you dance. […]
McGregor area rises to Floe challenge
Thanks to Wayne and Janelle Floe and the generosity of the people of the McGregor area, Riverwood Foundation has raised another $25,000 toward its McGregor area goal of $125,000 for the Better Together Capital Campaign to support Riverwood Healthcare Center’s hospital expansion. In June, FLOE International challenged the McGregor area community with a matching gift […]
Riverwood Foundation welcomes new team member
Paula Eklund-Fisher joined Riverwood’s Foundation team as administrative assistant in November. In this role, she supports all functions of the Foundation by providing organizational and recordkeeping expertise, including maintenance of donor files and special events assistance. She also provides part-time administrative support to the human resources team. Previously, Eklund-Fisher worked in Riverwood’s clinic reception and […]
Riverwood employees recognized for long-term service
On Nov. 15, Riverwood Healthcare Center honored 38 employees who have celebrated milestone anniversaries or retirement in 2012 at a special dinner at Ruttger’s. Their collective years of service totals 625! The program focused on celebrating the honored employees individually and included sharing of valued contributions the respective employees have made to Riverwood over the […]
McGregor Lions donate to Better Together Campaign
Katie Nelson, Riverwood Foundation manager, accepted a $3,000 donation from Jerry Feucht, McGregor Lions member, for the Better Together Campaign to support the hospital expansion project in Aitkin. If you are interested in learning more about the campaign and how you can donate, contact the Foundation office at (218) 927-5554.
New nurse practitioner brings diabetes care expertise
Riverwood Healthcare Center welcomes Melissa Magnuson, adult and geriatric nurse practitioner, to its family practice staff. She brings16 years of nursing experience and eight years of managing Riverwood’s diabetes education program to her new role. Over the past eight years, Magnuson has not only provided individual and group counseling to diabetes patients but coordinated […]
Riverwood CEO Michael Hagen to retire
After nearly a dozen years of service as chief executive officer for Riverwood Healthcare Center, Michael Hagen has announced plans to retire in June 2013. “This was not an easy decision to make because I care so deeply about Riverwood and all its constituents—patients, employees, volunteers, health care practitioners, donors and board members,”Hagenexplains. “My […]
New director for Riverwood Foundation
Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce that Jodie Johnson is the new director of Riverwood Foundation, effective Oct. 1. In this position, she is responsible for the strategic direction and fund development through special projects, annual campaigns and planned giving. “We are very pleased to have Jodie become a permanent member of the exceptional […]
New family nurse practitioner – McGregor
Riverwood Healthcare Center welcomes Jeri Gilb, family nurse practitioner to its family practice medical staff. She will practice primarily at Riverwood’s McGregor clinic in collaboration with Dr. Tim Arnold and Nurse Practitioner Janet Larson. Gilb brings more than 20 years of experience as a registered nurse in acute care, long- term care, home care and […]
Horseshoe Lake Association gives to Better Together campaign
Members of the Horseshoe Lake Association present a $250 donation to Riverwood Foundation Manager Katie Nelson for the Better Together Capital Campaign supporting the expansion and renovations at Riverwood Healthcare Center. Pictured left to right are Bill Ethen, Carol Pawlak, Katie Nelson, Paul Held.
FLOE International supports hospital expansion campaign
Wayne and Janelle Floe with children Easton and Ramsi Donations to Better Together campaign matched to $12,500 Thanks to Wayne and Janelle Floe, McGregor area residents now have an even greater reason to give to the Better Together Capital Campaign.FLOE International is challenging the McGregor area community with a matching gift of $12,500. Floe says, […]
2011 Riverwood Annual Report
Riverwood Healthcare Center’s 2011 Riverwood Annual Report gives an update on initiatives to enhance quality of care, including several patient testimonials, and an overview of financials and donor support through Riverwood Foundation. The report’s theme–“Together we will”—represents all the individuals and organizations that come together to bring the best in healthcare to the Northern Minnesota communities […]
Two new RHCC board members
Jim Hawley Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Hawley and Jared Lundgren to Riverwood’s Governing Board of Directors. Jim Hawley founded a business called Bridge Road Business Advisors, Inc. in the McGregor area. He has spent his entire career in the business arena, initially with a career in accounting and […]
Specialty care added in McGregor
Bradley McCusker, DPM Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce that it now offers podiatry and urology care at its McGregor clinic. Earlier this fall, Riverwood introduced podiatry services to its wide range of specialty care services with the addition of Dr. Bradley McCusker, podiatrist, to its medical staff. In addition to seeing patients in […]