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Category: Maternity Services
Strong Mom: Fit for Birth and More
A new program specially created just for moms-to-be and their newborns is now available. Paige Cooley, certified personal trainer at Glacial Ridge Wellness Center, completed advanced certification to become a pre- and postpartum corrective exercise specialist. Visit our maternity website for details!
GRHS’ First Baby of the New Year Born January 8th
The first babies of 2019 have been welcomed into the world at hospitals across the country, but Aleta Monica Dvorak has the honor of being the first baby at Glacial Ridge Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at 3:12 p.m., weighing 8 pounds 6-ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Delivered by Dr. Laura...
Flu Vaccine: Important Prenatal Care for Mom and Baby
By Laura Huggins, M.D., Family Medicine with Obstetrics Getting the flu vaccine is an annual ritual of Fall you may be tempted to skip when you’re pregnant—you’re concerned about your baby’s health. Maybe you’re worried about getting unnecessary shots, or you think it could do more harm than good. Your flu shot can help you...
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...