Glacial Ridge Health System (GRHS) was named the number one (first) business of the top 50 companies in Minnesota for midsized employers according to recently released information from the Star Tribune. Glacial Ridge Health System employs 350 regional workers and is headquartered in Glenwood.
Glacial Ridge Hospice appreciates the continued support and generous donation of $2,000 to the hospice program from Marthaler Chevrolet in Glenwood who has been the corporate sponsor of the “Riding For a Cause” Motorcycle Ride and Car Run. The 24th annual Hospice Ride gathering wasn’t able to be held as usual due to the COVID-19...
We have THE BEST community! THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for thinking of our team over the recent stressful months. From making mask clips for a more comfortable fit and donating all types of PPE to your caring words and all of the special coffee, meals, and treats – you are amazing...
The annual Hospice Riding For A Cause (Motorcycle Ride and Car Run) will look very different this year. The ride committee is unable to have the typical group event due to state restrictions on public gatherings and guidance from the MN Dept. of Health amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This year we have something else planned!...
To avoid the pain and ED visits for head injuries, a properly fitted bike helmet can help protect you, your child or teen from a serious brain or head injury.
You have probably heard the saying “Get a hobby” in a negative tone, but it’s also good health advice. Here are six ways that pursuing a favorite pastime can deliver health benefits. 1. Reduce Stress – When you’re absorbed in a hobby, the other cares and stresses of life fall away. In addition, hobbies like...
With the CDC’s recommendation to maintain physical distancing, individuals and families are still encouraged to keep moving through COVID-19. The 6th Annual GRHS 5K Scrub Run/Walk, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020, will “run” a little different this year. The event will be held virtually, and not as a large group. The rules of the...
By Michelle Linz, Occupational Therapy Spring is a time when golfing and fishing are a few activities that people can get out and enjoy again, but they may cause irritation or pain in the shoulder joint. Did you know that Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with a variety of issues and diagnoses involving the shoulder joint?...
Rest assured, most ticks do not carry diseases, and most tick bites do not cause serious health problems. However, promptly removing the tick will help you avoid diseases the tick may pass on during feeding.
Prevention is Key. What can you do to prevent getting or spreading COVID-19?
