Glacial Ridge Health System

Job Fair
2023-09-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Glacial Ridge Hospital, 10 Fourth Avenue SE, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Glacial Ridge Health System presents – a JOB FAIR! We’re inviting the best talent – YOU!
Join us or tell others about this event at Glacial Ridge Hospital.

Meet our staff representing medical and non-medical departments with open positions.
Some positions are a great fit for students!
Ask questions about the typical day, schedule, and pay. Some current openings include sign-on bonuses!
Brief, on-the-spot initial interviews and department tours are available.

BONUS:

Door Prizes
Drawing for a Grand Prize

Sign-up confidentially in advance for a 2nd entry in the grand prize drawing by completing this form.

Auxiliary Meeting
2023-08-01 12:00 - 13:15 | Glacial Ridge Hospital, 10 Fourth Avenue SE, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
This is a general membership meeting for all Auxiliary of Glacial Ridge Health System members, who are able to attend. The main agenda item is the Harvest Ball.
Location: Waska Room on the lower level. Lunch is provided, please RSVP with Joanna Curry so we have an accurate meal count. Joanna’s phone number is 320-334-5539 or email joanna.curry@glacialridge.org.

Complete Athletic Exam
2023-07-25 08:30 - 16:00 | Glenwood Medical Center, 417 S. Franklin Street, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Let’s get your 7th and 10th grade student athlete ready for school sports.
Athletic exams on Tuesday, July 25 or Wednesday, July 26 with nurse practitioners include a functional movement screening with an athletic trainer.

Allow 45-60 minutes for the complete athletic exam
Includes a clinic exam, hemoglobin test (if needed), and vaccinations
Bring your completed Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Medical Eligibility Form.
Free duffle while supplies last
These are not typically covered by health insurance.

Call Glenwood Medical Center at 320.634.5157 for an appointment. Receptionists are available 7:30a – 6:30p Monday – Thursday, Friday 7:30a-5p, and Saturday and Sunday, 9a-1:30p.
Or, Request an Appointment Online and note Athletic Exam in the comments.
Unable to make these days work?
Schedule your teen’s athletic exam or annual child and teen check-up any time this summer with our family medicine providers.
Call Glenwood Medical Center at 320.634.5157, Starbuck Medical Center at 320.239.2200, or Brooten Medical Center at 320.346.2272 to make an appointment that is convenient for you.

Girls' Night Out
2023-06-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Rolling Forks Vineyards, 21505 Selnes Road, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Celebrate the 1st Day of Summer with us on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 4-7 pm! Invite some friends and family to join you at the second annual Girls’ Night Out hosted by the auxiliary at the beautiful Rolling Forks Vineyards.
The event is primarily social, with a little bit of fundraising mixed in. You can: socialize, shop vendor tables, enjoy the beautiful view from the patio, buy raffle tickets, sign up for door prizes, order food and drinks, and participate in a winery tour at 5:15p or 6p if you’d like. Drawings begin at 6:40p.
The Auxiliary is sponsoring a Grand Prize Raffle at $5.00/ticket to raise funds for their annual Health Careers Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are awarded to area high school seniors who are continuing their education in the healthcare field.

Riding for a Cause
2023-06-17 11:00 - 15:30 | Glenwood City Park, 180 S Lakeshore Dr, Glenwood, MN 56334, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
27th Annual Motorcycle Ride and Car Run
Please join us in raising money and awareness for Glacial Ridge Hospice on Saturday, June 17. Ride on two wheels or cruise in four! The ride departs from Glenwood City Park along the beautiful shores of Lake Minnewaska and winds through the scenic, rolling hills of Pope County. Classic cars and sports cars will follow the motorcycles.
The full event includes commemorative t-shirts, lunch in the park, the ride and car run, a chance at raffles and door prizes, and a night ride!

Schedule of Events and Details

Schedule of Events
All events take place at City Park along the beautiful shores of Lake Minnewaska in Glenwood, MN.

11:00 a.m. Lunch & Registration
1:00 p.m. Hospice Ride and Car Run
9:00 p.m. Night Ride around Lake Minnewaska

Please note that the event times listed are subject to change. The afternoon ride is approximately three hours, with a 30-minute break halfway. Upon returning to the park around 4:00 pm, enjoy refreshments while the ride committee draws for prizes from community supporters. The night ride is approximately 35 minutes.
Maps & Intersection Times
Download and print the 2023 Riding For a Cause – Motorcycle Ride and Car Run Route Map. Want to know where they’ll be and when? Download Ride Times and Intersections.
Join us for the Night Ride around Lake Minnewaska! Download the Night Ride Route Map.

Registration

Pre-Registration Option
Save some time at the registration table by completing the form below or downloading the Registration Form to mail it in. Early registration is appreciated, but same-day registration at the event is always welcome.
The ride benefits Glacial Ridge Hospice through FREE-WILL DONATIONS that directly support hospice patients and their families. If you register online and wish to donate, you can do so at the event or mail a check to Glacial Ridge Hospice, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334. We greatly appreciate your donation to this wonderful cause.

Hospice Ride Registration and Waiver

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Event Release and Indemnification for Adults*Name of Event(s) Riding for a Cause: Glacial Ridge Hospice Motorcycle Ride and Car Run Date: June 20, 2026 Location: Glenwood City Park, Glenwood, MN. All ride participants must register by signing the event release (checking the box below for online registration). The undersigned (on my own behalf and on behalf of my heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns), for and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in a “Ride,” “Rally,” “Field Meet,” or “Activity” (hereinafter EVENT(S) sponsored and/or conducted by Glacial Ridge Health System, City of Glenwood, County of Pope, and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (hereinafter, the “RELEASED PARTIES”) releases and holds harmless the “RELEASED PARTIES” from any and all claims and demands, rights and causes of action of any kind whatsoever which I now have or later may have against the “RELEASED PARTIES” in any way resulting from, arising out of, or in connection with the performance of their sponsorship and my participation in any said (EVENT(S).

This release and indemnification agreement extends to any and all claims I have, or later may have, or others may have, caused by me, against the “RELEASED PARTIES” resulting from or arising out of their performance of the sponsorship duties whether or not such claims result from negligence (except willful neglect) on the part of any or all of the “RELEASED PARTIES” with respect to the EVENT(S) or with respect to the conditions, qualifications, instructions, rules or procedures under which the EVENT(S) are conducted or from any other cause. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS MEANS THAT I AGREE NOT TO SUE ANY OR ALL OF THE “RELEASED PARTIES” FOR ANY INJURY RESULTING TO MYSELF OR MY PROPERTY ARISING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES IN SPONSORING, PLANNING OR CONDUCTING THE EVENTS. I FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS “RELEASED PARTIES” FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGES OR COSTS THAT I MAY CAUSE TO OTHERS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT.

I am experienced in and familiar with the operation of motorcycles (or vehicles) and fully understand the risks and dangers inherent in motorcycling (and driving a vehicle). I am voluntarily participating in the EVENT(S) and I expressly agree to assume the entire risk of any accidents or personal injury, including, which I might sustain to my person and property as a result of my participating in the events, and any negligence (except willful neglect) on the part of any or all of the “RELEASED PARTIES” in performing their EVENT(S) duties.

WAIVER OF RIGHTS UNDER STATE STATUTES I further agree to waive all benefits flowing from any state statute which would negate or limit the scope of this release and indemnification agreement. By signing this release (checking the box when submitting online), I certify that I have read this release and fully understand it and that I am not relying on any statements or representations made by the “RELEASED PARTIES”.

EVENT RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF INSURANCE I have read and understand the release and indemnification information above. I certify that I have personal motorcycle/vehicle liability, bodily injury and property damage insurance on my car, motorcycle and riders.

Official Ride Gear (Pre-Order by May 17!)

Get your 27th annual ride gear!
No trip to the Hospice Ride is complete without an official shirt. T-shirts will be available for purchase at the hospice office prior to the event and at the registration table while they last.

Donate

Free-Will Donations
100% of the proceeds raised by the Hospice Ride go directly to enhance care for our hospice and palliative care patients. In addition, Glacial Ridge Hospice provides bereavement care/grief support and works to increase awareness of available hospice and palliative services.
Thank you for all of your continued support for hospice patients and their families. We’d also like to thank our corporate sponsor for their annual donation to this important cause.
You can donate at the event, or if you can’t join us this year and wish to support our program, you may send a check to Glacial Ridge Hospice, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334.

About

From its first rumble to the 27th Annual Ride and Car Run
The Pope County Hospice Ride was started in 1997 by a small group of individuals: Lonnie and Marsha Armstrong, Ivan Fossen, and Jim Tank. The first ride took place in Villard near American Iron and gradually moved to the Villard Fire Hall as the event grew. At that time, the organizers provided lunch, and area businesses donated cash and merchandise for drawings. Since its beginning, many more volunteers and contributors became involved. A group of local bikers formed a committee of approximately 10 members after the 4th year and moved the ride to Glenwood City Park to accommodate the growing number of riders and the ride became Riding for a Cause.
For those who wanted to feel the wind in their hair as they cruised along the ride route – on four wheels instead of 2 or 3 – cars were added to the lineup in 2015, and the annual ride became Riding for a Cause Motorcycle Ride and Car Run. All cars are welcome – daily drivers to hot rods. The cars follow the motorcycles for optimal safety.
We have the same goals today as the original organizers. The annual event is a fundraiser for Glacial Ridge Hospice. The ride and activities have always been a community event with free-will donations so everyone can participate. For safety and fun for all, alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
What is hospice?
For patients whose illness is no longer responding to aggressive curative therapies, hospice addresses all the symptoms of the disease with special emphasis on controlling the patient’s pain and discomfort. The goal of hospice is to improve the quality of the patient’s last days and weeks of life by offering comfort and dignity. The hospice team also helps people manage the emotional, social, and spiritual impact of the disease on the patient and those close to them.
The patient’s care team is comprised of physicians, nurses, aides, social workers, spiritual caregivers, counselors, therapists, and volunteers – all of whom are specially trained to provide pain and symptom management for the patient and support for the family. Because each individual and family have unique needs, a hospice team works with the patient and their family to develop a personalized care plan.
At Glacial Ridge Hospice, we cover a 30-mile radius from our office and have an RN on call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For more information, contact us at 320.634.2221.

5K Scrub Run/Walk
2023-06-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Glenwood City Park, 180 S Lakeshore Dr, Glenwood, MN 56334, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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Kick off summer vacation with a fun run along Lake Minnewaska, and support our First Responders!
The GRHS 5K Scrub Run/Walk is a family event, dogs and strollers are welcome! The race is timed, but not officially, with proceeds going toward a local cause – Help for Heroes – paying for mental health for our Pope County First Responders (Help for Heroes is through the Fraternal Order of Police).
Pre-registered participants choose from either a t-shirt or women’s rocker-style tank top.
Whatever your health and fitness goals are, with an attitude of “I can and I will”, you can achieve them. Inspired by Dr. Mark Johnson, everyone at Glacial Ridge Health System wishes you well and encourages you to get active and stay active.
100% of the 2023 Scrub Run profit will benefit our Pope County First Responders. Plus, the back of this year’s t-shirt and tank top states, “First Responders Have Our Backs”.

Schedule of Events:
Online registration ends Thursday, June 8
You can also register at T-shirt pickup:
Friday, June 9 at Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber and Welcome Center in Glenwood – 4-6 pm
Saturday, June 10 at City Park – 7:45-8:30 am
Race: Saturday, June 10 at the Lakeside Ballroom (City Park) Parking Lot – 9 am
Awards at approximately 10:15 am – First Place male and First Place female medal and door prize drawings (must be present to win).
Course: The 5K will start and end at the Lakeside Ballroom parking lot. The course will follow North Lakeshore Drive and loop around the Captains Bar & Grill parking lot. A water station will be provided along the route.
Attire: Good running or walking shoes! Participants are encouraged to wear scrubs for the race or their new Scrub Run shirt.
After the Race: Stretch and rejuvenate. Post-race refreshments will be provided at the finish line.

Pre-Registration: $25 for 16 and older, and $20 for 15 and younger. Plus it includes a cool shirt*.
To ensure you receive a t-shirt or a women’s tank top (advanced registration needed), please register before May 29. * Note: Due to continued supply chain issues, shirts are subject to availability and may be substituted for a different brand, style, or color. Thank you for understanding.
Same-day Registration: Available at the park between 7:45-8:30 am, it’s just $5 more, and shirts are available on a first-come basis.
2 Ways to Register and/or Purchase a Tank/T-shirt:
Download and print a Registration Form. Make checks payable to GRHS. You may drop it off with Hospital Reception or send your check along with the form to Glacial Ridge Health System Attn: Scrub Run, 10 Fourth Avenue SE, Glenwood, MN 56334
Register and Pay Online

Check out the various programs and calendars you can follow to help you train for a 5K.
5K, 10K, Half Marathon Training Plan
Running for Beginners – Six-week Plan
Your first steps include:

Own a very good pair of running shoes. Make sure they are appropriate for your feet and the way you run/walk.
Stay hydrated. Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily, or more if it’s hot outside or you’re exerting yourself.

Other good ideas:

Run with a buddy, even if you don’t run at the same pace. You’ll keep each other accountable.
Wear clothes that make you feel good. Yes, your workout clothes can help get your workout started, and they can improve your performance.
Add some strength training to your routine.
Don’t forget to warm up before exercising with dynamic stretching to get your heart and muscles ready to go. Save the 30-second stretches for after your run/walk. Aim for 5 minutes both before and after a strenuous workout.

For more information on training for a 5K, contact the Glacial Ridge Wellness Center at 320.634.2265.

For more information on the race, contact Joanna at Glacial Ridge Health System at 320.334.5539 or email joanna.curry@glacialridge.org. You will get a response within 24 hours, excluding weekends.

Bereavement Support Group
2023-04-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home, 122 First Avenue NE, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Our free, 6-week Bereavement Support Group is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Our goal is to provide a safe place where you can receive emotional support and information on ways to cope with your grief and navigate through those difficult days. We will meet on Thursdays from 2:00-3:30 pm, April 20 – May 25 in the Family Room at Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Glenwood.
For more information or to sign up for this spring’s Bereavement Support Group, please contact Pastor Katrina at Glacial Ridge Hospice at 320.634.2242 or Dawn at Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home at 320.634.4446.

Brooten Ambulance's Annual Pancake Breakfast
2023-03-19 08:00 - 13:00 | American Legion – Brooten, 159 Central Ave S, Brooten, MN, 56316, United States
Enjoy a short stack for a tall cause to support your local ambulance service. We hope to see you for breakfast at the American Legion in Brooten! Deliveries are available within Brooten city limits; call 320-557-6666.
Adults $10 | Children 6-10, $5 | Children 5 & under, Free
MENU INCLUDES:

Plain and Blueberry Pancakes
Sausage
Scrambled Eggs
Milk, Juice, and Coffee

Job Fair
2022-11-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Glacial Ridge Hospital, 10 Fourth Avenue SE, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Glacial Ridge Health System presents – a JOB FAIR! We’re inviting the best talent – YOU!
Join us or tell others about this event at Glacial Ridge Hospital.

Meet our staff representing medical and non-medical departments with open positions.
Some positions are a great fit for students!
Ask questions about the typical day, schedule, and pay. Some current openings include sign-on bonuses!
Brief, on-the-spot initial interviews and department tours are available.

BONUS:

Door Prizes
Drawing for 3 Spectacular Grand Prizes

Sign-up confidentially in advance for a 2nd entry in the grand prize drawing by completing this form.

The Tree of Life
2022-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home, 122 First Avenue NE, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Please join us as we remember those who have meant so much to us. You are welcome to participate in our ceremony by lighting a candle for your loved one. Live music will be provided by local talent, and refreshments will be served after our service.
If you wish to donate to Glacial Ridge Hospice by honoring or memorializing someone at the event, please call 320.634.2221 or download and return this donation form by mail. All funds raised help significantly to provide services for our hospice patients and their families.
Thank you for your support. We hope you can join us.
Our Loved One Lives in Your Heart
Many tender memories soften your grief,
May fond recollection bring you relief,
And may you find comfort and
Peace in the thought
Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought…
For time and space can never divide
Or keep your loved one from your side
When memory paints in colors true
The happy hours that belonged to you.
– Helen Steiner Rice

16th Annual Holiday Toy Drive: Glacial Ridge Ambulance
2022-11-04 | MN
You can help bring smiles to area children by donating a new, unwrapped toy, teenage item, or monetary donation during the 16th annual toy drive. As much as possible, we use financial donations to shop locally to fulfill items on their wish lists. Everything stays local! Gifts are distributed through Pope County Family Collaborative and the BBE School District. We appreciate our community’s support for all of these families this year!
We are accepting donations at any of our drop-off locations through November 27:

Glenwood – Hospital and EMS Building
Starbuck – Ambulance office, N. Main St., and Starbuck Medical Center
Belgrade – Central MN Credit Union
Brooten – Brooten Medical Center

Thank you in advance for helping make the holidays brighter for these families.

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Flu Shot & COVID Booster Clinic - Glenwood Medical Center
2022-10-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Glenwood Medical Center, 417 S. Franklin Street, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Vaccine Clinic 9a -4p.
You can get one or both vaccines during the vaccine clinic at Glenwood Medical Center to protect yourself and those around you. Check-in with a receptionist.
Influenza
All of our influenza (flu) vaccines are preservative-free and quadrivalent (helps protect against 4 flu strains) including High-dose for those age 65 and older. FluMist is available.
COVID
The newest COVID Booster (bivalent) is also available for those 12 years and older. This vaccine booster is updated to include both the original covid strain and the most widely circulating omicron BA.5 variant. If it has been at least 2 months since you have had COVID or your last COVID vaccine, you are eligible to receive this booster. Both Pfizer-BioNTech (12+) and Moderna (18+) bivalent vaccines are available. The bivalent booster doses for children ages 5-11 will be available when the FDA authorizes its use. Also, you can always start the initial vaccine series if you have not and want to get it now.
For a smooth process, please:

Bring insurance information. Insurance will be billed.
Wear a short-sleeved shirt. Masks are recommended – available at the door and reception.
You may fill out the flu vaccine form ahead of time (link to pdf below).

Download and fill out the FLU VACCINATION form to bring along!

Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic - Glenwood
2022-10-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Ridgewood Villa, 7 Fourth Ave. SE, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic 9a-4p
One-stop for the entire family. Use the Ridgewood Villa parking lot on S. Franklin St. Enter the Trumm Drug (South) side and exit the Glacial Ridge Wellness Center (North) side. Look for the signs.
All of our influenza (flu) vaccines are preservative-free and quadrivalent (helps protect against 4 flu strains) including High-dose for those age 65 and older. FluMist is NOT available at the drive-through clinic.
For a smooth process, please:

Bring insurance information. Insurance will be billed.
Wear a short-sleeved shirt and a mask.

You can even fill out the form to bring along!

COVID vaccination series and booster shots – Clinic Only
These are NOT available at the Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
Visit our event page for scheduled dates in October.

Bereavement Luncheon
2022-10-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Minnewaska House, 24895 MN-28, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
If you’ve experienced a great loss in your life, you’re invited to join us. The grieving process is a difficult journey. When we come together and support each other, this loss is a little easier to bear.
RSVP needed: please call 320.634.2221 by Oct 11 if you would like to join us.

Bereavement Support Group Begins Soon!
The free, 6-week Bereavement Support Group is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Our goal is to provide a safe place where you can receive emotional support and information on ways to cope with your grief and navigate through those difficult days.
We will meet on Thursdays from 2:30-4:00 pm, October 13 – November 17 in the Family Room at Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Glenwood.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Amber Hvezda-Kirkwold at Glacial Ridge Hospice at 320.634.2221 or Dawn Jensen at Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home at 320.634.4466.

Bereavement Support Group
2022-10-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home, 122 First Avenue NE, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Our free, 6-week Bereavement Support Group is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Our goal is to provide a safe place where you can receive emotional support and information on ways to cope with your grief and navigate through those difficult days. We will meet on Thursdays from 2:30-4:00 pm, October 13 – November 17 in the Family Room at Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Glenwood.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Amber Hvezda-Kirkwold at Glacial Ridge Hospice at 320.634.2221 or Dawn Jensen at Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home at 320.634.4466.

18th Annual Harvest Ball
2022-10-07 17:00 - 23:00 | Minnewaska House, 24895 MN-28, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Dinner, Dance & Auctions at the Minnewaska House
The Auxiliary of Glacial Ridge Hospital is hosting the 18th annual Harvest Ball – this time with a Roaring 20’s theme! It’s a chance to dress up, have a great meal, bid on live and silent auction items, and dance the night away while bidding farewell to warmer days! This year it will be held at the Minnewaska House.
5p: Doors Open
Check out the Live and Silent Auction items, Raffles, “Walls of Wine” and “Walls of Beer”
7p: Dinner
Salad, dinner rolls, roast pork loin topped with their famous supreme sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, cupcakes by Mel’s Sweet Treats, and coffee.
9-11p: Dancing
The Sideliners
Seats are limited! Contact Joanna to purchase a ticket or be added to the waiting list (depending on ticket status).
Contact Joanna Curry, Auxiliary Liaison, at 320.334.5539 if you have an item to donate for the silent auction, or you want to give a monetary donation to help with expenses. Proceeds go towards the Auxiliary’s pledge to Glacial Ridge Hospital’s Radiology Department for a new Bone Density Scanner. Thank you for your support!
The Community Impact is assisted by Thrivent Financial.

Drive-Thru Flu Shot & COVID Booster Clinic - Starbuck
2022-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Starbuck Medical Center, 707 E Seventh Street, Starbuck, MN, 56381, United States
Get your flu shot and COVID booster shot this fall to protect yourself and those around you.

You can get one or both vaccines during the drive-through vaccine clinic.
All of our influenza (flu) vaccines are preservative-free and quadrivalent (helps protect against 4 flu strains), including High Dose for those age 65 and older. FluMist is not available at the drive-through clinic.
The newest COVID Booster (bivalent) is also available or those 12 years and older during the drive-through event. This vaccine booster is updated to include both the original covid strain and the most widely circulating omicron BA.5 variant. If it has been at least 2 months since you have had COVID or your last COVID vaccine, you are eligible to receive this booster. Both Pfizer-BioNTech (12+) and Moderna (18+) bivalent vaccines are available.
The vaccines will be administered in the parking lot of Starbuck Medical Center – GRHS. Even if it’s raining, we have the drive-through canopy!
For a smooth process, please:

Bring insurance information. Insurance will be billed.
Wear a short-sleeved shirt and a mask.
You may fill out the flu vaccine form ahead of time (link to pdf below).

Download and fill out the FLU VACCINATION form to bring along!

Ladies on the Lake
2022-08-17 15:30 - 18:30 | Captains Bar and Grill, 23583 N Lake Shore Dr, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Join Jennifer Taniguchi, on this year’s Ladies on the Lake cruise! All you need is one friend to have a good time, but the more, the merrier!
Event Details:

$18 per ticket – advance purchase required
1-hour cruise on Captain’s houseboat (4:00p or 5:30p cruise.)
Limit 50 tickets per cruise
Free appetizers and wine tasting at Captain’s before the cruise
Free gift at check-in
Cash bar available at Captains and on the boat
Groups of 6 or more receive a $20 Gift Card to Captains (purchase as a group)

Dr. Taniguchi’s topic is a surprise – but a message applicable to all women with some life hacks. Call, text, or even invite your friends through our Facebook event! Purchase tickets early for your preferred cruise time before it sells out!
Get Your Tickets:

Online through Eventbright. (Hassle-free with no additional fee.)
Call Joanna directly at 320.334.5539 to pay by check or cash.

Complete Athletic Exam
2022-08-09 14:00 - 16:30 | Glenwood Medical Center, 417 S. Franklin Street, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Appointments are required. Call Glenwood Medical Center at 320.634.5157 to schedule.
Students going into 7th and 10th grade must get an athletic exam to ensure they are eligible to participate in sports per the Minnesota State High School League.
Get your complete physical exam at Glenwood Medical Center on August 9 or August 10 between 2 and 4:30 p.m. with nurse practitioners, including a functional movement screening with an athletic trainer. Call early to schedule.

Allow 45-60 minutes for the complete athletic exam
Includes a functional movement screen (FMS), clinic exam, hemoglobin test (if needed), and vaccinations.
Bring your completed Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Medical Eligibility Form (click to print) and insurance information
Free gift while supplies last

New this year – Athletic Exam at Minnewaska Area High School on August 4.
You may schedule a basic athletic exam at MAHS (by calling Glenwood Medical Center at 320.634.5157) – Thursday, August 4 between 12 and 5:30 pm. A functional movement screen with an athletic trainer is provided as well. Immunizations and lab tests are not available with this option, nor is billing insurance. This is a self-pay option – $75.00 via credit card, cash, or a check made payable to GRHS. Free gift while supplies last.
Unable to make these days work?
Schedule your teen’s athletic exam or annual child and teen check-up any time this summer with our family medicine providers.
Call Glenwood Medical Center at 320.634.5157, Starbuck Medical Center at 320.239.2200, or Brooten Medical Center at 320.346.2272 to make an appointment that is convenient for you.

Girls Night Out
2022-06-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Rolling Forks Vineyards, 21505 Selnes Road, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Invite a friend and join the Auxiliary for Girls Night Out on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 4-7 pm.
Auxiliary members and friends of the Auxiliary are invited to the first annual GNO. Taking place at the beautiful Rolling Forks Vineyards, friends and neighbors can socialize, shop vendor tables, order food and drinks, and participate in a winery tour and presentation.
The event is primarily social, with a little bit of fundraising mixed in. The Auxiliary is sponsoring a Grand Prize Raffle at $5.00/ticket to raise funds for their annual Health Careers Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are awarded to area high school seniors who are continuing their education in the healthcare field.

Riding for a Cause
2022-06-18 11:00 - 14:30 | Glenwood City Park, 180 S Lakeshore Dr, Glenwood, MN 56334, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
26th Annual Motorcycle Ride and Car Run
Riding For a Cause is back! We are returning to the fully in-person event – gathering together for lunch and traveling the open road in honor and remembrance of our hospice patients and their families.
Please join us in raising money and awareness for Glacial Ridge Hospice on Saturday, June 18. Ride on two wheels or cruise in four! The ride departs from Glenwood City Park along the beautiful shores of Lake Minnewaska and winds through the scenic, rolling hills of Pope County. Classic cars and sports cars will follow the motorcycles.
The full event includes commemorative t-shirts, lunch in the park, the ride and car run, a chance at raffles and door prizes, and a night ride!

Schedule of Events and Details

Schedule of Events
All events take place at City Park along the beautiful shores of Lake Minnewaska in Glenwood, MN.

11:00 a.m. Lunch & Registration
1:00 p.m. Hospice Ride and Car Run
9:00 p.m. Night Ride around Lake Minnewaska

Please note that the event times listed are subject to change. The afternoon ride is approximately two hours and 30 minutes long, with a break halfway at Brink’s in Swift Falls for water and non-alcoholic beverages. Upon returning to the park around 3:30 pm, enjoy refreshments while the ride committee draws for prizes from community supporters. The night ride is approximately 45 minutes.
Maps & Intersection Times
Download and print the 2022 Riding For a Cause – Motorcycle Ride and Car Run Route Map. Want to know where they’ll be and when? Download Ride Times and Intersections.
Join us for the Night Ride around Lake Minnewaska! Download the Night Ride Route Map.
Be aware: The Minnesota Department of Transportation and Pope County are partnering on a project to build an overpass at Hwy 29 and Hwy 55. Besides getting to City Park in Glenwood from the North, construction will not affect the Hospice Ride.
Cost: Free-will donation
100% of the proceeds raised by the Hospice Ride go directly to enhance care for our hospice and palliative care patients. In addition, Glacial Ridge Hospice provides bereavement care/grief support and works to increase awareness of available hospice and palliative services.

We greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you for all of your continued support for hospice patients and their families. We’d also like to thank our corporate sponsor for their annual donation to this important cause.
If you can’t join us this year, but wish to donate, you may send a check to Glacial Ridge Hospice, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334. We appreciate your support! We hope you get an opportunity to get out and go for a ride or drive in honor and remembrance of our hospice patients and their families.

Registration

Pre-Registration Option
Save some time at the registration table by completing the form online or download and print a Registration Form. Early registration is appreciated, but same-day registration is always welcome.
The ride benefits Glacial Ridge Hospice through FREE-WILL DONATIONS that directly support hospice patients and their families. If you register online and wish to donate, you can do so at the event or mail a check to Glacial Ridge Hospice, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334. We greatly appreciate your donation to the wonderful cause.

Official Ride Gear (Pre-Order by May 31!)

Get your 26th annual ride gear!
No trip to the Hospice Ride is complete without an official shirt. T-shirts will be available for purchase at the hospice office prior to the event and at the registration table while they last. Download and print the Pre-Order Form today and choose from several options: t-shirts, ladies’ tank tops and v-neck t-shirts, hoodies, and long-sleeve crewneck shirts! Please mail the form and a check for payment to Glacial Ridge Hospice, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334. Pre-order deadline is May 31, 2022.

Donate

Free-Will Donations
If you can’t join us this year, but wish to donate to Glacial Ridge Hospice, you may send a check to Glacial Ridge Hospice, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334.
Thank you for your support! Every dollar makes a difference.

About

From its first rumble to the 26th Annual Ride and Car Run
The Pope County Hospice Ride was started in 1997 by a small group of individuals: Lonnie and Marsha Armstrong, Ivan Fossen, and Jim Tank. The first ride took place in Villard near American Iron and gradually moved to the Villard Fire Hall as the event grew. At that time, the organizers provided lunch, and area businesses donated cash and merchandise for drawings. Since its beginning, many more volunteers and contributors became involved. A group of local bikers formed a committee of approximately 10 members after the 4th year and moved the ride to Glenwood City Park to accommodate the growing number of riders and the ride became Riding for a Cause.
For those who wanted to feel the wind in their hair as they cruised along the ride route – on four wheels instead of 2 or 3 – cars were added to the lineup in 2015 and the annual ride became Riding for a Cause Motorcycle Ride and Car Run. All cars are welcome – daily drivers to hot rods. The cars follow the motorcycles for optimal safety.
We have the same goals today as the original organizers. The annual event is a fundraiser for Glacial Ridge Hospice. The ride and activities have always been a community event with free-will donations so everyone can participate. For safety and fun for all, alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
What is hospice?
For patients whose illness is no longer responding to aggressive curative therapies, hospice addresses all the symptoms of the disease with special emphasis on controlling the patient’s pain and discomfort. The goal of hospice is to improve the quality of the patient’s last days and weeks of life by offering comfort and dignity. The hospice team also helps people manage the emotional, social, and spiritual impact of the disease on the patient and those close to them.
The patient’s care team is comprised of physicians, nurses, aides, social workers, spiritual caregivers, counselors, therapists, and volunteers – all of whom are specially trained to provide pain and symptom management for the patient and support for the family. Because each individual and family have unique needs, a hospice team works with the patient and their family to develop a personalized care plan.
At Glacial Ridge Hospice, we cover a 30-mile radius from our office and have an RN on call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For more information, contact us at 320.634.2221.

5K Scrub Run/Walk
2022-06-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Glenwood City Park, 180 S Lakeshore Dr, Glenwood, MN 56334, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Details

Registration

Training

Contact Us

Kick-off summer vacation with a fun run along Lake Minnewaska!
The GRHS 5K Scrub Run/Walk is a family event, dogs and strollers are welcome! The race is timed, but not officially, with proceeds going toward a local cause – Glacial Ridge Hospice.
Pre-registered* participants choose from either a t-shirt or rocker-style tank top.
Whatever your health and fitness goals are, with an attitude of “I can and I will”, you can achieve them. Inspired by Dr. Mark Johnson, everyone at Glacial Ridge Health System wishes you well and encourages you to get active and stay active.
Schedule of Events:
Registration and T-shirt Pickup:
Friday, June 10 at Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber and Welcome Center in Glenwood – 4-6 pm
Saturday, June 11 at City Park – 7:45-8:30 am
Race: Saturday, June 11 at the Lakeside Ballroom (City Park) Parking Lot – 9 am
Awards at approximately 10:15 am – First Place male and First Place female medal, and door prize drawings (must be present to win).
Course: The 5K will start and end at the Lakeside Ballroom parking lot. The course will follow North Lakeshore Drive and loop around the Captains Bar & Grill parking lot. A water station will be provided along the route.
Attire: Good running or walking shoes! Participants are encouraged to wear scrubs for the race, or your new Scrub Run shirt.
After the Race: Stretch and rejuvenate. Post-race refreshments will be provided at the finish line.

The price is $25 for 16 and older, and $20 for 15 and younger. Plus it includes a cool shirt.
To ensure you receive a t-shirt or tank-top (advanced registration needed), please register before May 25*.
Same-day registration is available at the park between 7:45-8:30 am, it’s just $5 more for same-day registration. Shirts are available on a first-come basis.

Through June 10: $25 for 16 and over, $20 for 15 and under

Download and print a Registration Form Make checks payable to GRHS and send your check along with the form to: Glacial Ridge Health System Attn: Scrub Run, 10 Fourth Avenue SE, Glenwood, MN 56334
Register and Pay Online
*NOTE: Due to continued supply chain issues, shirts are subject to availability and may be substituted for a different brand, style, or color. Thank you for understanding.

Check out the various programs and calendars you can follow to help you train for a 5K.
5K, 10K, half marathon Training Plan
Running for Beginners – Six-week Plan
Your first steps include:

Own a very good pair of running shoes. Make sure they are appropriate for your feet and the way you run/walk.
Stay hydrated. Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day, or more if it’s hot outside or you’re exerting yourself.

Other good ideas:

Run with a buddy, even if you don’t run at the same pace. You’ll keep each other accountable.
Wear clothes that make you feel good. Yes, your workout clothes can help get your workout started, and they can improve your performance.
Add some strength training into your routine.
Don’t forget to warm-up before you exercise with some dynamic stretching to get your heart and muscles warmed up a little. Save the 30-second stretches for after your run/walk. Aim for 5 minutes both before and after a strenuous workout.

For more information on training for a 5K, contact the Glacial Ridge Wellness Center at 320.634.2265 or visit their web page.

For more information on the race, contact Joanna at Glacial Ridge Health System at 320.334.5539 or email joanna.curry@glacialridge.org. We will respond within 24 hours, excluding weekends.

Auxiliary Annual Meeting
2022-05-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Waska Room, Lower Level, Glacial Ridge Hospital, 10 4th Ave SE, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
The first general membership meeting of the year for the Auxiliary of Glacial Ridge Health System takes place on Wednesday, May 4 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm in the Waska Room. Please call or email Joanna Curry to RSVP at 320.334.5539 or joanna.curry@glacialridge.org. Lunch will be provided.
Agenda: Guest speaker, Scholarship Committee report, Girls Night Out member event, Plan the year, Election of officers

Developmental Screening for Children Ages 1-8
2022-04-30 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Glacial Ridge Hospital, 10 Fourth Avenue SE, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Free Screening – Call 320-334-5801 to Schedule

Do you want to make sure your child is on target with developmental milestones?
Do you have concerns about possible delays?
Are you looking for your child to receive services?

Glacial Ridge Health System’s physical, occupational, and speech therapists are offering a free screening on Thursday, April 28 and Saturday, April 30, 2022, for children 1-8 years of age at Glacial Ridge Therapy Services. Choose which day – a weeknight or weekend morning – works best for you. This is NOT a full evaluation. Screenings will last approximately 15-20 minutes.
Enter through the Therapy Services Entrance on Franklin Street for your child’s screening appointment.
* Masks & COVID symptom screenings are required upon arrival.

Occupational Therapy

Cutting, writing, coloring
Dressing and self-care
Attention span to tasks
Sensory processing difficulties
Fine motor skills

Physical Therapy

Strength
Endurance
Balance
Coordination
Motor planning & executing movement

Speech Therapy

Expressing language
Pronouncing letter sounds
Understanding language
Interacting with peers
Swallowing/oral motor difficulties

Call 320.334.5801 to schedule your child for this free screening. Appointments are necessary.

Auxiliary Executive Board Meeting
2022-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Waska Room, Lower Level, Glacial Ridge Hospital, 10 4th Ave SE, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
The Executive Board will meet in the Waska Room at Glacial Ridge Hospital on Wednesday, April 13 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.

Brooten Ambulance's Annual Pancake Breakfast (Drive-Up Only)
2022-03-20 08:00 - 13:00 | Brooten Fire Hall, 302 Ash Ave, Brooten, MN, 56316, United States
Enjoy a short stack for a tall cause to support your local ambulance service.
Order, pay, and pick up right from your vehicle at the Brooten Fire Hall.
Adults $7 | Children 6-10, $4 | Children 5 & under, Free
MENU INCLUDES:

Plain and Blueberry Pancakes
Sausage
Scrambled Eggs
Milk, Juice, and Coffee

Deliveries are available within Brooten city limits, call 320.894.0565.

15th Annual Holiday Toy Drive: Glacial Ridge Ambulance - Brooten
2021-12-04 09:00 - 12:00 | BBE Elementary School, 250 2nd St., Brooten, MN, 56316, United States
You can help bring smiles to area children by donating a new, unwrapped toy, teenage item, or monetary donation during the 15th annual toy drive. As much as possible, we use financial donations to shop locally to fulfill items on their wish lists. Everything stays local. Gifts are distributed through Pope County Family Collaborative and the BBE School District.
Members of Brooten Ambulance will be at the BBE elementary school during the annual BBE Women’s Expo on Saturday, December 4, the last day to donate!
Alternate drop-off locations through December 3:

Glenwood – Hospital and EMS Building
Starbuck – Ambulance office, N. Main St., and Starbuck Medical Center
Belgrade – Central MN Credit Union
Brooten – Brooten Medical Center

Thanks in advance for bringing these families more happiness during the holiday season!
