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...
Category: GRHS News
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...
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...
BBE National Honor Society Provides an Extra Dose of Comfort
Pediatric patients will get an extra dose of comfort at Glacial Ridge Hospital thanks to members of the Brooten-Belgrade-Elrosa (BBE) National Honor Society. To help children feel special and more comfortable, the group made and donated more than 60 pillows for pediatric patients in the emergency room, hospital, or when undergoing surgery. A note from...
When Can Work Not Feel Like Work?
Our employees say it best – and we’re seeking excellent people to join us. “Heartfelt care” isn’t just our tagline. You can feel it, see it, and live it every day – as a patient, visitor, and EMPLOYEE! It’s a great place to work and receive health care. Our positions are open until filled by the...
[Video] New Bathroom and Shower Features at Glacial Ridge Hospital
Our respiratory therapist explains all of the features of the new bathroom and shower to a patient in this video. You will notice some big improvements over the old hospital bathrooms including: Open shower design featuring a no-step entry, grab bars, room for a shower bench, and plenty of space for staff to assist if...
$22 Million Hospital Expansion Complete
Patients and staff moved into the newly expanded, state-of-the-art hospital facility at Glacial Ridge Health System (GRHS) in Glenwood on December 12, 2017. The new facility is the result of a long-term planning process that started with a vision six years ago because the hospital did not have enough patient rooms. In the past 10...
Future Plans Underway at GRHS
Immediate Future: Remodel Old Hospital Patient Rooms In the next month, GRHS will begin remodeling the old patient rooms for new purposes. The remodeling is expected to take about seven months to complete. Over half of the area will be renovated to provide new and larger space for cardiology outreach, cardiac rehab, sleep studies, pulmonary rehab, colonoscopy,...
Ringing in 2018 With GRHS’ First Baby of the New Year
Ebony Rose Schuler, the daughter of Brandon and Kelly Schuler, of Glenwood, was born at 2:59 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2018, claiming the honor as Glacial Ridge Hospital’s first baby of the year. Her birth was attended by Certified Nurse Midwife Jessie van der Hagen, CNP, CNM (right) and Registered Nurse Alissa Burginger (left). The...