Tag Archives: Riverwood Healthcare
Riverwood Healthcare Center Amplifies Rural Health Voice on State, National Stage
Riverwood Healthcare Center is making its voice heard at both the state and national levels as leaders advocate for the future of rural health care. U.S. Senator Tina Smith recently […]
Untreated acid reflux can cause esophageal cancer
April is dedicated to raising awareness about esophageal cancer and educating the public on the risks posed by persistent heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Esophageal cancer is one of […]
Riverwood welcomes occupational therapist
Riverwood Healthcare Center welcomes Occupational Therapist Jordyn Asplin to its Therapy Services team in Aitkin. Asplin has two years of experience practicing at a large Level II hospital in Georgia. […]
Riverwood announces patient access manager
Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie Jacobs to patient access manager. In this role, Jacobs will oversee a team of 40 employees, managing admitting, scheduling, […]
Riverwood announces emergency department medical director
Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeff Ehnstrom as the new medical director of its emergency department. With 23 years of medical experience, Dr. Ehnstrom […]
Sage program supports access to cancer screening
Screening for breast and cervical cancer is vital to detecting cancer early when treatment is easier. Access to these cancer screenings is made easier through a program called Sage. Sage […]
Women’s health meetup to focus on weight loss
Riverwood Healthcare Center and the Beanery Café & Roastery in downtown Aitkin are partnering to present a program on women’s health and wellness. Hear from Dr. Joselito Burgos, internal medicine […]
Food connects us across generations, cultures
March is National Nutrition Month, a time to recognize the vital role that food plays in our lives—not just as nourishment but as a powerful connector between health, traditions, and […]
A Stitch of Kindness: Janet Larson’s Handmade Gift of Warmth
In the hustle of everyday life, it’s easy to overlook the little things we take for granted—warmth, comfort, and a personal touch. For Janet Larson, a psychiatric mental health nurse […]
Three pharmacists join Riverwood team
Riverwood Healthcare Center has recently added three pharmacists at its Aitkin hospital, including Andrea Agre, Ryan Friesen and Hannah Stephenson. Andrea Agre had served as an inpatient clinical pharmacist for […]
Food boxes program addresses hunger in Aitkin County
Riverwood Healthcare Center, with the help of the Aitkin Farmers Market Hub and Aitkin County Public Health, was awarded the Minnesota Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) grant by the Minnesota […]
Top tips for heart health
The heart is one of the most vital organs in the human body, tirelessly pumping blood to supply oxygen and nutrients to every cell. Maintaining a healthy heart is crucial […]
Aitkin woman appreciates exceptional orthopaedic care
Wanda Graham, a resident of Aitkin, expresses heartfelt gratitude for the outstanding orthopaedic care she received at Riverwood Healthcare Center. Over the past year, she underwent four surgical procedures performed […]
Riverwood welcomes physician assistant for Aitkin clinic
Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to introduce Physician Assistant Erin Carey, who will see patients at its Aitkin clinic. In her role as physician assistant for primary care, Carey will […]
Riverwood welcomes new social worker
Riverwood Healthcare Center welcomes Kristen Petron to its social services team. As a licensed social worker, Petron will collaborate with hospital patients, their families, and the medical staff to coordinate […]
Riverwood board members complete MHA trustee certification program
Congratulations to Heather Hipp and Lowell Larson, Riverwood Healthcare Center Governing Board members! They are among 22 hospital and health system trustees from across Minnesota recognized for their successful completion […]
Riverwood receives hospital patient experience award
Press Ganey, a global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services, has recognized Riverwood Healthcare Center as a 2024 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award® winner along with other healthcare […]
Riverwood welcomes first 2025 baby
At Riverwood Healthcare Center, the new year began with a joyful celebration. On Jan. 3, the team proudly welcomed Aitkin County’s first baby of 2025, Marshall Kearns. Born to Lilly […]
Riverwood welcomes controller to finance team
Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to introduce Jeff Bredt as Controller on the finance team. In this role he is responsible for treasury management, assisting with production of timely financial […]
Riverwood welcomes behavioral health therapist
Riverwood Healthcare Center is excited to welcome Melissa Handt, MSW, LICSW, as a behavioral health therapist to its Behavioral Health provider team. In her role, Handt will assess, diagnose, and […]
Five tips for a healthy new year
It’s a new year and a good time to take a fresh look at your health and wellness. Here are five practical tips to kickstart healthy habits that will help […]
Holiday hours for Riverwood clinics, pharmacies
Riverwood Healthcare Center’s clinics in Aitkin, Garrison and McGregor will be closed on Thurs., Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The clinics will close early at noon on Tues., Dec. […]
Reflux, heartburn awareness at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for celebration, togetherness, and indulging in delicious foods. It’s also GERD Awareness Week, when Riverwood Healthcare Center takes the time to promote awareness of gastroesophageal reflux […]
Quitting smoking can reduce lung cancer risk
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer remains one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide. Smoking is the main cause of about 85 percent of all lung […]
Riverwood welcomes RPAP medical student
Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to welcome Kyle Strate, a third-year medical student at the University of Minnesota Medical School, who is participating in the Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP). […]
Aitkin hospital nurse receives DAISY Award
The latest nurse to receive the DAISY Award, recognition for outstanding nursing, at Riverwood Healthcare Center is Lisa Streadwick, a registered nurse for the hospital inpatient unit. She has worked […]
Irregular heartbeat condition increases stroke risk
World Stroke Day is observed on Oct. 29 to underscore the serious nature and high rates of stroke, raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of the condition, and ensure […]
Riverwood Healthcare welcomes new board member
Riverwood Healthcare Center is proud to announce the appointment of Bryan Nistler to its Governing Board of Directors. “On behalf of our board, I am excited to welcome Bryan to […]
Good communication, planning aid knee replacement recovery
Good communication with her health care team and planning for her recovery in advance helped Martha Morin have a better patient experience with her second knee replacement at Riverwood Healthcare […]