We are glad so many people want to get the vaccine as soon as they can to protect themselves and others! We understand your questions. Please understand it will take some time to vaccinate everyone who wants to be vaccinated for COVID-19. GRHS and local public health agencies will continue to share information, including when...
Category: GRHS News
Eliana Kea is Glacial Ridge’s First Baby of 2021
Eliana Kea was the first baby born in 2021 at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood. Eliana, who weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches long, was born at 10:48 a.m. on January 4 to proud parents Kiara Quade and Brady Nelson from Belgrade. Pictured in back are midwife Jessie van der Hagen, CNM, CNP (left) who...
As COVID-19 Vaccines Roll Out, Glacial Ridge Hospital Employees Step Up to Get Theirs
“This is a remarkable accomplishment for science,” said Dr. Schlueter as he received the first COVID vaccine administered at Glacial Ridge Hospital, Glenwood, MN.
COVID-19 Cases Surge Locally, Statewide; Hospital Access Impacted
This area, like the state and much of the Midwest, is surging in identified cases of COVID-19. Glacial Ridge Health System in Glenwood, MN is feeling the 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...
Michael Sharp, Emergency Trained Physician Assistant, Joins Glacial Ridge Health System
Glacial Ridge Health System (GRHS) has added a new face to their growing team of medical staff: Certified Physician Assistant Michael Sharp. Michael was born and raised in Maple Grove, MN. As a teenager he was introduced to an orthopedic surgeon who helped him be able to play sports again after a difficult diagnosis. Through...
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...