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Welcome to Rice Memorial Hospital
Rice Memorial Hospital is a Level 3 Trauma Center and the largest municipally-owned hospital in the state of Minnesota. We are home to the Willmar Regional Cancer Center (an affiliate of the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute), the Rice Regional Dental Clinic (a partnership with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry), Suite Beginnings private birth suites, and the award-winning Therapy Suites at Rice Care Center (a short-stay rehabilitation care facility).
Your health. Your hospital.
We have been a proud member of the Willmar community since 1937 and strive to provide our patients and visitors with Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence (R.I.C.E.)
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Rice Regional Dental Clinic Receives “Partners In Hope” Award
Thursday, May 23 – COSMOS – Rice Regional Dental Clinic was honored by Heartland Community Action Agency (Heartland) with a “Partners In Hope” Award. Each year Heartland staff identifies and honors 2-4 partnering businesses and/or individuals who have exhibited an enthusiastic … Continue reading →
Willmar Ambulance EMS Open House is Wednesday, May 22
The Willmar Ambulance Service is having their annual open house on Wednesday, May 22 at the Ambulance Garage from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. There will be hotdogs, chips and pop served. Vehicles and equipment will be on display including the LifeLink III … Continue reading →
Rice Hospital My Nurse Made a Difference Winners
As seen in the West Central Tribune, Monday, May 13th —Willmar – Three nurses at Rice Memorial Hospital were honored this past week for making a difference in the lives of their patients. Pam Cain, Karen Nelson and Jamie Malone were chosen … Continue reading →
Deb Ulstad, RN, CHPN, RN-BC receives board certification in pain management
Rice Hospice registered nurse, Deb Ulstad, RN, CHPN, RN-BC recently received her certification in pain management granted by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification. Ulstad has been a registered nurse with Rice … Continue reading →
Rice Hospital notches up a good financial year, but faces challenges ahead
By Anne Polta, West Central Tribune, Monday April 15, 2013 — WILLMAR —Rice Memorial Hospital has seen steady improvement in its balance sheet and overall fiscal strength in the past five years, putting it in a favorable position to weather … Continue reading →
The EHR: Love it, Hate it: Here to Stay
By Anne Polta, West Central Tribune, Monday April 15, 2013 — WILLMAR —In a world where information technology is inextricably entwined in how we live (when was the last time you spent more than 24 hours without online access?), it’s … Continue reading →
Rice Hospice to Sponsor Memorial Service
The Rice Hospice Program is sponsoring a memorial service for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Name recognition will be given to Rice Hospice patients who passed away between October 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013. The memorial … Continue reading →
New facility plan for Rice Memorial Hospital
By Anne Polta, West Central Tribune, Monday March 25, 2013 — WILLMAR —Rice Memorial Hospital is preparing to launch a study of the hospital facility, focusing on current and future space needs and how to plan for them. Representatives of … Continue reading →
Pregnancy to Parenting Classes- Registration open
Rice Memorial Hospital and Kandiyohi County Public Health have put together a learning program that combines an online class with three face-to-face classes to bring you important information about pregnancy, delivery, newborns, breastfeeding, and more. The web-based online class lets … Continue reading and Online registration
Free Fun and Food Class - May 22nd
Register now Cardiovascular Health & Rehabilitation will be offering the second class in the Free Fun and Food series on May 22nd. Registered Dietitian, Sharon Kluempke along with Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Randy Kobienia will be the speakers. It is the … Continue reading →
Kidney Heath 101 – Free Health Education Class - June 24
A Free Community Health Education Class Sponsored by Rice Memorial Hospital What are the kidneys and why are they important to maintain good health? What are the causes of chronic kidney disease? What does high blood pressure … Continue reading →