Tag Archives: Riverwood Foundation
A gift of caring for cancer patients
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 […]
Riverwood to host 66th Annual Meeting
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 […]
Healing Garden gets makeover
A large section of shrubs was pulled out to make the garden easier to maintain, new flower beds were planted, and the walkway with its memorial bricks was redone to provider a firmer base and smoother surface smoother for walking. The garden’s gazebo was also given a facelift, which was paid for by the Riverwood […]
Grateful patient gives gift to Riverwood
Riverwood Foundation recently received a gift of $45,000 from the Katharine Lord Trust in appreciation for the care Katharine Dumont Lord received at Riverwood Healthcare Center. To formally recognize this gift, Riverwood CEO Chad Cooper did a presentation to Lord’s Riverwood care team in August to thank them and recognize all that they do to […]
Office Shop donates to Kids with Cancer Fund
The Office Shop, owned by Jodie and Scott Johnson of Aitkin, recently donated $10,000 to the Zachary Johnson Kids with Cancer Fund at Riverwood Foundation. Named after Zachary Johnson, Jodie and Scott Johnson’s son who was diagnosed with leukemia at age 10 months, this fund offers grants to families with a dependent child age 18 […]
Shopko donates to Riverwood for hospice care
Shopko associates presented Riverwood Healthcare Center with a check for $250 for Hospice programming. Katie Nelson from Riverwood Healthcare Center and Foundation received the donation. Participating in the presentation were Russ Christensen and Kristi Hills of Shopko, Nelson, and Mike Eisenbraun and Deb Woody from Shopko.
Riverwood Gala focuses on support for wellness
At this time of year, our thoughts often turn to enjoying the fruits of a bountiful harvest in our gardens, orchards or fields. Like a good harvest, good health requires many, many hours of care and nurturing too. That’s why “Together we will harvest healthy communities” is an apt theme for this year’s ninth annual […]
Grateful patient gives gift to Riverwood
Riverwood Foundation received a gift of $45,000 from the Katharine Lord Trust in appreciation for the care Katharine received at Riverwood Healthcare Center. To formally recognize this gift, Riverwood CEO Chad Cooper did a presentation to her Riverwood care team to thank them and recognize all that they do to go above and beyond caring for […]
Hospice Charity Event is a huge success
Supporters from across the state participated in the Holes fore Hospice event sponsored by Riverwood Foundation at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge on July 14. Area golfers and diners came together for a day of leisurely sport, dining, silent-auction bidding and camaraderie, which brought in over $21,000 for local hospice care. Attendance included 124 golfers and […]
Generous support for local hospice care
In early July, the Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative Trust (MLECT) donated $2,500 to support local hospice care through Riverwood Foundation’s annual Holes for Hospice fundraiser. Pictured accepting this generous gift is Katie Nelson (left), Foundation manager, with Muriel Kingsley, MLECT Board secretary.
Foundation grant supports caregiver program
In January, Riverwood Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to Aitkin County CARE to be used for a caregiver program for hospice or end-of-life patients needing respite care. CARE will use these funds to expand caregiving services to serve more residents in Aitkin and Crow Wing counties. Pictured (from left) are Jodie Johnson, Riverwood Foundation director; […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Riverwood Foundation director retires
John Slettom, executive director of Riverwood Foundation, in affiliation with Riverwood Healthcare Center, announced his retirement this week. “I’ve been blessed to end my 40-year career in the nonprofit world at Riverwood, working with great colleagues and volunteers who are dedicated to a great mission of advancing health care services locally,” Slettom says. “For the […]
Challenge grant for hospital expansion project is big success
Otto Bremer Foundation contributes $300,000 for Better Together Capital Campaign In early 2011, the Otto Bremer Foundation pledged generous support for the hospital expansion and renovations at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin with a $300,000 challenge grant. A little more than a year later, Riverwood Foundation reports that the community, whose donations were matched […]
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, […]
Foundation closing in on challenge grant goal
There’s just $11,945 left to raise for Riverwood Foundation to secure a $300,000 challenge grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation. In 2011, Riverwood Foundation set out to raise $2.2 million through its Better Together Capital Campaign to support Riverwood Healthcare Center’s $21 million expansion project that offers greater privacy and safety for patients and their […]
Healing Garden ceremony pays tribute
A few rain drops fell during the ceremony but this didn’t keep almost 50 people away from the annual Healing Garden Memorial Ceremony on May 27th to honor and commemorate loved ones. The short program included an invocation by Bill Fox, a reading of honors and memorials by Riverwood Foundation interim chairman Matthew Hill and […]
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 and awareness, community and patient education, screening and advanced diagnostics and individualized care through the Cuyuna Riverwood Breast Health Alliance (BHA) partnership between Riverwood Healthcare […]
Aitkin Women of Today contribute to capital campaign
The Aitkin Women of Today have generously pledged $500 to Riverwood Foundation for the Better Together capital campaign. Pictured from left to right are Better Together campaign volunteer Bernie Roscoe, Aitkin Chapter Women of Today President Suzanne LaLond, and Interim Foundation Director Jodie Johnson.
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 […]
New Foundation officers, board members, interim director
Riverwood Foundation has elected a new slate of officers for 2012-2013 that includes Jodie Johnson, chair; Matthew Hill, vice chair; Terry Butenhoff, secretary, and Mike Steffen, treasurer. Melissa Magnuson, Riverwood diabetes educator, has also joined the Foundation board. Also, Garrison community member Loren Larson joined the board in 2011 and has been appointed to the […]
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 and beauty consultation to women undergoing treatment for breast cancer in Aitkin, Mille Lacs and Crow Wing Counties. For more information on Ruth’s Free Wig […]