Willmar Ambulance EMS Open House is Wednesday, May 22

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 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

Restaurant owners honored for quick action to save customer from choking

By Anne Polta, West Central Tribune, Tuesday March 12, 2013 — WILLMAR —Mary and Ron Guetter, owners of McMillan’s Restaurant, knew their customer was in trouble when he came up to the cash register during Sunday morning brunch last month, … Continue reading →

The Rice Grief Center and Rice Hospice Offer Free Bereavement Camp for Children

Rice Grief Center and Rice Hospice at Rice Memorial Hospital will be hosting “Camp G.K. Bear” on Saturday, April 6 at Rice Auditorium (Lakeland Health Center) in Willmar.  This is a one-day camp for children who have experienced the death … Continue reading →

Bowl for Hospice raises over $30,000 for patients in their communities

Rice Hospice - Appleton unveils Hospice Family Room

Rice Foundation launches $2 million campaign for Rice Care Center

Rice Care Center is on U.S. News's list of best nursing homes

Maria Loerzel, M.D. is featured in February issue of Minnesota Medicine Magazine

Published by Minnesota Medicine Magazine February 2013, Volume 96, Issue 2 2013. In the February issue of Minnesota Medicine, ”Why did you choose primary care?” They posed the question to physicians and medical students. What is it that drew them to generalize … Continue reading →

Brad Hanson is promoted to Rice Hospital Environmental Safety Officer

Brad Hanson EM, CCNREMT-P, RHPC has been promoted to Environmental Safety Officer at Rice Hospital, replacing Jon Hilleren. Brad is a paramedic and has worked in Emergency Medical Services for over 25 years. He is currently the Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coordinator … Continue reading →

Nominations for “My Nurse Made the Difference” contest due March 25

Each year, Rice Memorial Hospital sponsors a contest titled “My Nurse Made the Difference” to give patients, residents, and their loved ones a chance to express their appreciation to the nurses who made a difference in their lives. If you … Continue reading →

Rice hires two new staff for Healthy Communities Partnership program

Rice Memorial Hospital has launched its Healthy Communities Partnership (HCP) program by hiring two new staff, Kelly Tauber, Wellness Coordinator, and Amber Chevalier, Wellness Guide. Within the next few months, the Rice HCP team will begin offering free health screenings … Continue reading →

Michele Prekker receives board certification in pain management

Dental students give back through volunteering and public service

By Anne Polta, West Central Tribune, Friday, February 1, 2013 — WILLMAR — Kids filled the waiting room Friday afternoon at the Rice Regional Dental Clinic. A steady parade of young patients kept 28 volunteers busy with dental exams and … Continue reading →

Rice Care Center Earns 5-Star Rating from Medicare/Medicaid

Rice Care Center and Therapy Suites have earned a 5-star rating from “Nursing Home Compare,” an online tool from Medicare/Medicaid that allows consumers to compare information about nursing homes. “We’re very proud of the 5-star ranking,” said Troy Barrick, Administrator … 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 →