Here are a few facts and safety tips, plus fun ideas, as you launch into your holiday activities with parades, fireworks, campfires, and glow sticks.
Author: Glacial Ridge Health System (Glacial Ridge Health System)
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Autism: Every child is unique.
Read about three parents' experiences to see how diverse and neat their kids are. From the age of onset of autism spectrum disorder to a child’s patterns of behavior and the progression of the condition, each child is unique.
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Star Tribune Names Glacial Ridge Health System a 2021 Top 175 Workplace
Glacial Ridge Health System has been named one of the Top 175 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from over 76,000 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit organizations. The rankings...
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Real Talk About Men’s Health
Doctor: “Why are you here today?” Man: “My wife made me.” While that joke is a good tension reliever in the doctor’s office, it is often true. When health problems go undiscovered or untreated, men’s risks of an interrupted lifestyle or early death from potentially preventable conditions or diseases increase substantially.
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Tips for Taking Care of The Skin You’re In
It’s easy to forget that our skin is the largest organ in the body. But it has a way of reminding us with sunburn, new freckles and moles, itchy rashes, or age spots. With a total area of about 22 square feet of skin on the average body, a lot can happen when you stop to think about the skin you’re in.
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Know the Dangers of These 3 Poisons
Remember the green Mr. Yuk sticker? The dangers of poisons today can be less obvious and can appear attractive or even trendy. You may have these in your home.
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Glacial Ridge Hospice – Motorcycle Ride and Car Run is Saturday, June 19
Pope County will feel the rumble of motorcycles and cars taking to the roads in support of the Glacial Ridge Hospice program. The 25th annual Riding for a Cause – Motorcycle Ride and Car Run is happening, and area businesses and organizations are continuing to show their support through donations. While it’s not back to...
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Certified Nurse Practitioner Jessica Wilson Now Seeing Patients at Glenwood Medical Center
After 5 years as an RN at Glacial Ridge Hospital, Jessica attained her master's degree and is now caring for patients as a certified nurse practitioner.
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Swing, batter-batter, swing! Sports Helmets and Concussions
By Kelly Shaner, MS, Athletic Trainer (LAT), Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT), ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer (ITAT) While there is no “concussion-proof” helmet, wearing a helmet that is sized for your child’s age and is appropriate for his or her sport is essential. It must be well maintained, worn correctly, and certified for use by the...
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Kick-Off Summer Vacation with a 5K
Glacial Ridge Health System’s Scrub Run is a 5K fun run/walk along Lake Minnewaska. The family-friendly event is taking place in person this year on Saturday, June 12 at City Park in Glenwood. As we kick off summer vacation, the Scrub Run theme of “I can and I will” marks the spirit behind the event....
