By Joe Schneiderhan, O.D., Optometrist The sun – we love it and look forward to seeing it in the spring and after a string of cloudy days. Like all things, moderation is key. Sunlight provides an excellent source of vitamin D, but too much sun can cause your skin to burn. Likewise, your eyes can handle some time in the sun without sunglasses, yet too much of the sun’s UV exposure has negative effects on your eyes and vision. Sunlight is made up of two types of harmful rays, long wave ultraviolet A (UV-A) and short wave ultraviolet B (UV-B)....
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 that experience, he saw medicine as a way he could serve people his entire life. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at the University of Northwestern in St. Paul. After hearing stories about retired nurses and doctors who volunteer in some of the most...
GRHS Ranked High in State’s Top 150 Workplaces for 2020
Originally posted and printed by the Pope County Tribune, June 29, 2020 Three Pope County companies have been named as Top Workplaces by the StarTribune for 2020. Minnesota employees completed employee satisfaction surveys by Energage, an independent survey company. With the results, Energage ranked the top 150 Minnesota employers in three sizes of companies as Top 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 StarTribune. Glacial Ridge Health System employs 350 regional workers and is headquartered in Glenwood. GRHS...
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 pandemic and Glacial Ridge Hospice wasn’t actively raising funds this year however, individuals were encouraged to take a ride that day to remember and honor hospice patients and their families. The route this year honored Jim Tank, who passed away in 2019, for his dedication...
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 and your gratitude is so appreciated! For the many anonymous donors and for anyone we may have missed, THANK YOU as well. Doug and Kristi O’neilBarb SchuetBenita OtternessDonna HoeparPhyllis HennenGayle AndersonDiane JacobsonKara KirckofRuth VoneschenMatthew PedersonKaren SerrinMarv and Kathy Hoffman Marian ThompsonGlenwood Dairy QueenLakeside Foods –...
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! As always, the health and safety of our community and ride supporters is our priority. As individuals and/or members of the same household, we encourage you to embrace the open road on your motorcycles or in your vehicles on Saturday, June 20 as we continue...
6 Ways a Hobby Can Boost Your Health
You have probably heard the saying “Get a hobby” in a negative tone, but it’s also good health advice. Here are six ways that pursuing a favorite pastime can deliver health benefits. 1. Reduce Stress – When you’re absorbed in a hobby, the other cares and stresses of life fall away. In addition, hobbies like knitting that rely on repetitive actions initiate a relaxation response, allowing you to rest and repair. 2. Recharge – Hobbies that demand focus such as woodworking or glass blowing – even though they may not be as relaxing in the moment – can provide other...
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 Virtual Scrub Run are simple. On Saturday, June 13, be active any time of the day. You can do this alone or with your family. There are many ways to be active so do what motivates you. Run, walk, hike, or bike the distance that...
Elective Surgeries and Procedures Resume at Glacial Ridge Hospital
An elective surgery is often an essential surgery because it is needed to avoid future complications, relieve or alleviate pain, regain mobility, and live healthier. Glacial Ridge Hospital is now able to resume these non-emergency procedures for optimal health. Governor Walz lifted the elective surgery suspension on May 5 effective May 11, as hospitals in the state have been able to obtain a necessary amount of medical and PPE supplies. Increased diagnostic testing for COVID-19 is another reason the suspension was lifted. People’s need for screenings and surgeries are still here and it is time to resume. You can safely...
Is Your Shoulder Ready For Summer’s (Social Distance) Activities?
By Michelle Linz, Occupational Therapy Spring is a time when golfing and fishing are a few activities that people can get out and enjoy again, but they may cause irritation or pain in the shoulder joint. Did you know that Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with a variety of issues and diagnoses involving the shoulder joint? The shoulder is a complex joint with the rotator cuff being involved most often when injury occurs to the shoulder. Underneath the large muscles of the shoulder such as the deltoid, pectoralis and upper trap muscles, is the rotator cuff (RC). These four muscles attach...
