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Category: Community Impact
GRHS Employees Donate $10,675 to the United Way in Our Community
Employees presented a check for $10,675 to the local United Way during their annual LIVE UNITED campaign. The donations go far but never far away.
Riding for a Cause Rumbles Through Pope County June 17
The 27th annual motorcycle ride and car run includes lunch, an afternoon ride, a chance at raffles and door prizes, and a night ride – with commemorative shirts!
Pope County First Responders to Benefit From the 9th Annual GRHS 5K Scrub Run
The Scrub Run/Walk 5K is for everybody – both competitive runners vying for the medal to those who walk and talk; dogs and strollers are welcome! Proceeds go to Funds for Heroes.
Helmsley Charitable Trust Grants Over $459,000 to Help Glacial Ridge Health System Purchase State-of-the-Art Ultrasound Equipment
These grants are a game changer for rural hospitals and ERs. Bedside ultrasound allows for immediate patient assessment to quickly determine a course of action.
5 Side Effects of Kindness
Kindness positively affects the physical health and well-being of individuals who give and receive it. Plus, kindness increases happiness, and it’s contagious.
18th Annual Harvest Ball a Roaring Success
The Auxiliary of Glacial Ridge Hospital's annual event was a success and raised money to help purchase a new bone density scanner in the Radiology Department at GRHS.
GRHS Employees Exceed Goal and Donate $13,933 to the United Way
Employee donations to the United Way, which provides so many programs, have a direct and long-lasting community impact. 99% of every dollar donated stays in Pope County.
Family and Dog-Friendly 5K Scrub Run/Walk on June 11
The GRHS 5K Scrub Run/Walk is a family event; kids, strollers, and dogs are welcome! Timed, but not officially. For guaranteed t-shirt/tank, register by May 25!
Glacial Ridge Hospital Receives 5-Star Rating
Of 130 hospitals in Minnesota, Glacial Ridge is 1 of 8 hospitals in the state with a 5-star rating. CEO Kirk Stensrud commends all staff for this achievement. "Heartfelt care is the foundation of ‘how’ our staff provides the best medical care they can to the communities we serve.”