Tag Archives: respiratory illness
Learn about gynecologic cancers
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, […]
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 […]
Hospital visitor restrictions due to flu outbreak
The first official week of the 2014 influenza season has arrived in full force and hospitals across Minnesota and Wisconsin are beginning to restrict visitors. Half of the hospitalizations reported to the Minnesota Department of Health have been in the Twin Cities area, but the Northeast and Aitkin areas are starting to see an increase […]