In addition to doctors prescribing non-opioid medications for patients with chronic or new pain, therapy services takes a comprehensive approach to providing pain relief. These interventions give hope of recovery from chronic pain and are part of a program referred to as the Pain Neuroscience Education + Program.
Category: Community Impact
Auxiliary Presents $20,000 to Therapy Services
Thanks to everyone’s generosity, the Auxiliary’s multi-year pledge to pay for the renovation of the speech therapy and occupational therapy areas is complete. Next year’s Harvest Ball is being planned for October 1, 2021.
Glacial Ridge Hospital Maintains a 5-Star Rating
Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood has achieved a 5-Star Rating for Patient Experience for the fifth year. The report released July 31, 2020 listed 266 hospitals with a 5-star rating, putting them in the top 6% of more than 4,000 hospitals in the U.S. that participate in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital...
GRHS Ranked High in State’s Top 150 Workplaces for 2020
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 Thanks Marthaler Chevrolet
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...
Thank You to Our Community for Your Generosity
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...
Glacial Ridge Hospice: Riding For A Cause – Individually in 2020
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!...
Kick-Off Summer Vacation with the GRHS Virtual Scrub Run / Walk / Bike / Hike
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...
Ridgewood Villa named Chamber Member of the Month
Ridgewood Villa Senior Living Apartments in Glenwood, managed by Glacial Ridge Hospital Foundation, was named “Member of the Month” by the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Ridgewood Villa is an independent living facility with 59 senior living apartments including a wellness center and full-service pharmacy on campus. Pictured from left are Appy Mikel, chamber...