It is common to think, “It won’t happen to me!” You may be right, but sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) may happen to someone next to you. What is it and what do you do?
Tag: Emergency Department
ER Patient Survived Ruptured Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm (AAA) Through Quick Diagnosis With State-of-the-Art Ultrasound
By implementing leading-edge medical technologies that you'd find at larger facilities, our patients have a great advantage. Knowing it was potentially preventable, Larry has a message.
Helmsley Charitable Trust Grants Over $459,000 to Help Glacial Ridge Health System Purchase State-of-the-Art Ultrasound Equipment
These grants are a game changer for rural hospitals and ERs. Bedside ultrasound allows for immediate patient assessment to quickly determine a course of action.
Glacial Ridge Ambulance Receives Award for Quality Care
Glacial Ridge Ambulance was one of 95 ambulance services across Minnesota recognized for providing outstanding pre-hospital care in 2022. Hiring now; will train.
When a Mini Stroke Isn’t Mini After All
They weren't signs of stoke since they went away, right, or were they? Glacial Ridge Hospital is an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital equipped to diagnose and treat strokes and mini-strokes.
Glacial Ridge Health System Notes a Sharp Rise in COVID Cases
GRHS staff remain dedicated to providing the highest level of healthcare for all area residents, even while the COVID-19 situation in our community continues to be challenging.
Swing, batter-batter, swing! Sports Helmets and Concussions
You signed your child up for Little League, and now you’re wondering if that old batting helmet that’s been kicking around the garage is good enough for one more season. You’ve watched games from the bleachers enough times to have seen other people’s kids dropped by a wild pitch, and you don’t want to experience...
Minnesota’s 2021 PA of the Year is…Thomas Pahl, PA-C, at GRHS
Thomas Pahl, Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department in Glenwood, MN was selected as the “2021 PA of the Year” by the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants.
Exceptional Stroke Care for Rural Communities in Minnesota
Learn about the technology and training that makes better stroke outcomes possible in rural communities. Do you know the acronym B.E.F.A.S.T. to identify signs of a stroke?