Thanks to the dedication of local organizers, sponsors, and donors, $29,663 was raised during the 22nd Annual Riding for a Cause – Motorcycle Ride and Car Run benefitting Glacial Ridge Hospice patients and their families. The weather held and the roads were rumbling with 129 people along for the ride: 78 motorcycles with 113 riders...
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Starbuck Medical Center Open House July 17
It’s time to celebrate the opening with a Community Open House. Join the familiar staff you’ve come to know and trust from Glacial Ridge Health System at our new clinic in Starbuck on Tuesday, July 17th from 4-7 p.m. Take a guided tour of your new clinic Enjoy refreshments Register for $25 gift cards to...
Starbuck Medical Center is Now Open!
Starbuck Medical Center opened on June 25th with the same staff you’ve come to know and trust in Glenwood, including our radiology technologists, lab technicians, and nursing staff. Why build a clinic in Starbuck? “With Starbuck being an important part of our market area, we want to provide more convenient services to patients in western...
Facts About Lyme Disease
By Erin Dahlke, M.D., Family Medicine with Obstetrics We talk a lot about prevention because it is one of the most important steps in staying healthy. In regard to Lyme disease, you can help prevent the disease by avoiding ticks altogether. It is not always easy when we have adventurous pets and children, and we...
Glacial Ridge Homecare Purchases Minnewaska Homecare
Glacial Ridge Homecare recently purchased Minnewaska Homecare in Starbuck. For several months, Glacial Ridge Homecare Manager Tina Blair worked closely with Minnewaska Home Care staff and Horizon Public Health nurses to ensure a smooth process. In addition, some of the staff from Minnewaska Home Care joined Glacial Ridge Homecare during the transition. “Glacial Ridge Homecare...
Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Meet Your Local EMS Team
“Every day, you’re called upon to help others through one of the most frightening times of their lives. Every day, you’re called upon to provide a sense of security and relief during chaotic and challenging situations. Every day, you’re called upon to do the work that only a select few can do. Every day, you’re...
Specialties in Occupational Therapy Help Patients Overcome Daily Challenges
By Tammy Vig, OTD, OTR/L, CLT, Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent – or live better with – an injury, illness, or disability. Occupational therapy involves more than what you may think including many specialty services. Did you know that...
Rise and Shine!
Our Glenwood Family Eye Center staff started this beautiful Friday hosting the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce #RiseandShine! We are grateful to be able to provide a high level of comprehensive eye care in our community and appreciate everyone’s support. Learn more about the comprehensive services available at Glenwood Family Eye Center and don’t miss the Spice Up...
“Doc, my knee is killing me. What can I do?”
By Gustave L. Mellgren, M.D., Family Medicine with Obstetrics Sound familiar to you or someone you know? If so, you are not alone. Chronic knee pain affects 25% of adults. Arthritis is the most common cause of knee pain that limits people from activities they want to do or which keeps their body healthy. Staying...
Flu Vaccine Cuts Risk of Death in Half for People With Heart Failure
For people with heart failure, getting a seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine was associated with a 50 percent drop in the risk of death during flu season and a 20 percent drop in the risk of death during the rest of the year, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session....