Sam Goracke, CNP, has joined Glacial Ridge Hospital's medical staff, bringing experience in critical care, emergency medicine, and inpatient acute care.
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When ‘I’m Ready to Go’ May Be a Warning Sign
Learn how to respond when an older adult talks about death, including suicide warning signs, questions to ask, safety steps, and ways to offer support.
Glacial Ridge Continues to Earn Five-Star Ratings for Patient Experience
Glacial Ridge maintains national recognition for patient experience; CMS five-star ratings and a 2026 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award.
Allergies or a Cold? How to Tell the Difference
Some symptoms overlap, but fever is the giveaway. Learn what points to allergies, what points to a cold, and what helps for each.
GRHS Employees Donate $13,993 to Keep United Way Programs Strong in Pope County
GRHS employees contributed $13,993 for United Way in 2026, helping fund Backpack Attack, coat distribution, food drops, and more for Pope County families.
How to Treat a Poison Ivy Rash
A poison ivy rash can show up hours to days after contact and last weeks. Learn how to treat it at home and when to see a provider.
Sprains and Strains: What Helps and When to Get Checked
Twisted an ankle or pulled a muscle? Learn the difference between sprains and strains, how to treat them at home, and when you may need further care.
“Riding for a Cause” Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Generations of riders, volunteers, and donors have kept this event going, and every one of them has made a difference for hospice patients and their families.
Is My Bug Bite Infected? How to Tell and What to Do
A big, red, swollen bug bite usually isn't infected. Learn how to tell a skin reaction from an infection, when to be seen, and how to calm the itch at home.
Five New Specialty Services Now at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood
Glacial Ridge Hospital is adding psychiatry, endocrinology, GI, pulmonology, and rheumatology; see a specialist months sooner in Glenwood.









