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8th annual Adverse Events Report released
January 19, 2012. The Minnesota Department of Health released its 8th annual Adverse Health Events Report today. >>continued Certificate of Appreciation to WAS
October 4, 2011. The St. Cloud chapter of Take Heart America presented local first responders, including Willmar Ambulance Service (WAS) at Rice with Certificates of Appreciation at a Kandiyohi County Commissioner's meeting. Treatments for
Sept. 30, 2011. The Rice Rehab September newsletter focuses on urinary incontinence. Judie Dunlop receives national certification
Sept. 9, 2011. Rice Hospice Social Worker Judie Dunlop, LSW, CHP-SW, recently received her national certification in hospice and palliative care. We Honor Veterans partner
August 2011. Rice Hospice has become a national partner of We Honor Veterans. >>story What is lymphedema?
July 2011. The Rice Rehab July newsletter focuses on lymphedema. Rice Lab receives CAP accreditation
June 23, 2011. Rice Laboratory has been awarded another two-year accreditation by the Laboratory Accreditation Program of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. Are you a safe driver?
June 2011. The Rice Rehab June newsletter focuses on changes that may reduce a person's ability to drive safely. Nurses Week honors nurses every May
May 2011. At the very heart of Rice you'll find a team of dedicated men and women who work around the clock to care for the patients at Rice. Help for language and swallowing concerns
May 2011. The Rice Rehab May newsletter focuses on common causes of swallowing and communication problems in adults. Help for home safety concerns
April 2011. The Rice Rehab April newsletter focuses on home safety and falls prevention resources. Treatment for neck and low back pain
March 2011. The Rice Rehab March newsletter focuses on treatments for neck and low back pain. Rice Rehab Center newsletter available
February 2011. Read all about Aquatic Therapy in this issue. Bergstrom joins Emergency Department
February 1, 2011. Rice is pleased to announce the selection of Kristin Bergstrom, MD, as a full-time Emergency Department Physician. >>continued Allex completes 2010 Pharmacy Leadership Academy
January 31, 2011. Carnie Allex, PharmD, was one of 76 pharmacists to participate in the 2010 Pharmacy Leadership Academy. >>continued Willmar Regional Cancer
December 10, 2010. Willmar Regional Cancer Center, affiliated with the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute, provides quality cancer care close to home. Rice Care Center celebrates groundbreaking
November 10, 2010. Rice Care Center hosted a perfect Expansion Project Ground breaking Ceremony inside. Rice Cardiac Rehab awarded national certification
October 13, 2010. The Cardiac Rehabilitation program at Rice Memorial Hospital has been awarded National Certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Boie named Director
September 20, 2010. Rice Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that June Boie has been named Director of Emergency Services. Maxfield named Director
September 20, 2010. Rice Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Jan Maxfield has been named Director of Women and Children's Services. Vagle named Director of Adult Health Services
September 20, 2010. Rice Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Jessica Vagle has been named Director of Adult Health Services. Rice earns fifth patient safety excellence award
Sept. 6, 2010. Rice Memorial Hospital has earned a Minnesota Hospital Association Patient Safety Excellence Award for its work on preventing retained objects in the operating room (OR). >>continued School program coming to an end in 2012 Sept. 6, 2010. Rice Memorial Hospital announced that a long-standing program, the School of Radiologic Technology, is coming to an end. Rice, however, will continue its tradition as an educational clinical site for medical students, as well as its close working relationship with Ridgewater College. >>continued Jackson named Director of Rice Regional Dental Clinic
July 14, 2010. Rice Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Linda Jackson, DDS, has been named Director of the Rice Regional Dental Clinic. Ulferts named
June 10, 2010. Rice Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Wendy Ulferts has been selected as the Chief Nursing Officer and Associte Administrator for Care Management. Everyone could use a little Sugar in their day
May 2010. When it comes to treats, Sugar is well named. This eager, three-year-old volunteer is often just the right prescription for many patients in the Rice Hospice program. >> Story and photos Hinderks named Director of Revenue and Reimbursement
April 26, 2010. Rice Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Jackie Hinderks has been named Director of Revenue and Reimbursement. Vogel named Director of Finance
April 23, 2010. Rice Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Marilee Vogel has been named Director of Finance. Roelofs named Director of Materials Management
April 23, 2010. Rice Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Chuck Roelofs has been named Director of Materials Management. Moburg named
April 8, 2010. Rice Memorial Hospital and the Southern Minnesota Area health Education Center (AHEC) Board are pleased to announce that Steve Moburg has been named Interim Director of Southern Minnesota AHEC. Cancer Center releases annual report
March 5, 2010. The Willmar Regional Cancer Center released its annual report today. >>download pdf of report Welcome to the Willmar Regional Cancer Center
January 23, 2010. Although the weather outside was frightful, the Willmar Regional Cancer Center welcomed more than 350 visitors during their Open House weekend. >>story and photos Rice now designated as a level 3 trauma hospital January 28, 2010. The Minnesota Department of Health recently designated Rice Memorial Hospital as a Level 3 trauma hospital. Rice Memorial Hospital and staff voluntarily participated in the intense designation process to become part of Minnesota's statewide trauma system. >>read more Rice Hospice starts
December 2009. The newest Rice Hospice volunteers don't drink coffee or drive a car, but they can still decrease patient anxiety and stress, provide a diversion from physical discoomfort, and make their patients laugh or smile. >>story and photos Rice revises visitor policy for the holiday season December 3, 2009. Rice Memorial Hospital announced today that additional visitor restrictions have been implemented for the holiday season. Group tours have been discontinued for the months of December and January, and caroling will not be allowed at any time, even in public areas of the hospital. Rice announces visitor restrictions for flu season October 20, 2009. Rice Memorial Hospital announced today that there are new visitor restrictions in place to help protect our patients from influenza. >>read more Troy Barrick selected as Rice Care Center Administrator September 29, 2009. Rice Memorial Hospital has selected Troy Barrick to be the new Administrator of Rice Care Center. "There were many good candidates to choose from and Troy rose to the top of the list," said Chief Financial Officer Bill Fenske. >>continued Dr. Mark Matthias named Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Rice Memorial Hospital
September 9, 2009. Rice Memorial Hospital has selected Dr. Mark Matthias to be their next Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Associate Administrator for Medical Staff Resources following the retirement of Dr. George Gordon. "Dr. Matthias has the kind of skills and qualities we desire in a CMO, including extensive experience in the area of quality," said Chief Executive Officer Mike Schramm. "We are excited to have him join our hospital. He will be a very good fit for Rice." Matthias will begin his new position in early 2010. >>continued Rice Laboratory receives accreditation from CAP June 24, 2009. Rice Memorial Hospital Laboratory has been awarded an accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent onsite inspection. >> continued Rice wins Outstanding Patient Experience Award June 5, 2009. Rice Memorial Hospital is one of ten Minnesota hospitals to win a HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award for 2009/2010. >> details Rice Hospital receives "Excellence in Birth Registration" Award
April 29, 2009. Rice Memorial Hospital was one of thirty-nine Minnesota hospitals that received a 2008 "Excellence in Birth Registration" Award from the Office of the State Registrar in the Minnesota Department of Health. >>continued Rice Hospital Board of Directors approves new CEO March 18, 2009. Rice Memorial Hospital's Board of Directors has approved Michael Schramm to be named Chief Executive Officer as recommended by The CEO Search Committee. >> details Annual Oncology Report released February 9, 2009. The Willmar Cancer Center released its 2008 Oncology Report today. The report contains radiation oncology data for the year 2007 at Rice Memorial Hospital. >> details Rice Memorial Hospital earns two Patient Safety Excellence Awards Rice Memorial Hospital has earned two Minnesota Hospital Association Patient Safety Excellence Awards for its work on preventing pressure ulcers and for its work on preventing patients from falling during hospital stays. >> more Southern Minnesota Area Health Education Center and December 4, 2008. Surrounded by poinsettias and Christmas decorations, representatives from seventeen community organizations were presented with grants from Wal-Mart at an award ceremony in the Garden Center of their new superstore. Original Art Dedicated in Memory of Sue Leukam November 23, 2008. More than 100 family members, friends and co-workers of Sue Leukam gathered in the Garden Court of Rice Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 23, 2008, to honor and remember her life. >> more Rice Hospital Names September 25, 2008. Rice Memorial Hospital's Board of Directors has approved Dale Hustedt to be named Interim Chief Executive Officer as recommended by the Board's Human Resources Committee. The appointment is effective immediately. >>more. Rice Hospital Faces Layoffs and Discontinued Programs August 21, 2008. Rice Memorial Hospital regrettably announces that it will be laying off 13 people and discontinuing two outpatient health programs. Faced with fewer inpatients, declining revenues, and increasing expenses, the hospital needed to further reduce expenses. >> more Lawrence J. Massa Named President and CEO of MHA July 30, 2008. The Minnesota Hospital Association has selected Lawrence (Lorry) J. Massa to be their next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Massa will assume the MHA's top position in mid-October. He has been the current CEO of Rice Memorial Hospital since January 1994. He has served on the MHA Board of Directors for the past nine years. >> more. Rice Hospice Awarded Circle of Life Citation of Honor July 21, 2008. Rice Hospice today was named a 2008 Circle of Life Award honoree. Rice Hopice was recnogized for its innovative program that improves the care of patients near the end of life or with life-threatening conditions. Proceeds from the 2007 Foot Lake Four Walk/Run working to save lives in Kandiyohi County May 28, 2008. The Foot Lake Four Walk/Run takes place every June during Willmar Fests. Almost 600 walkers and runners participate in the USATF-certified four-mile course that starts and finishes at Rice. The 2007 event raised more than $6,000, which was used to purchase five Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for placement in Kandiyohi County. >> more. |
Changing technology to improve patient care
Feb. 1, 2012. Rice implemented a new electronic health reacord system to improve how we care for patients. As a result, check-in and other record-taking activities may take a little extra time. >>continued Cancer Center chosen for training video
Oct. 26, 2011. Medical Oncologist J. Michael Ryan, MD, and Oncology Nurse Navigator Mari Damhof, RN, starred in a national training video for oncology pharmacy sales representatives. >> continued 22nd Annual Cardiac Rehab Reunion Walk
Sept. 22, 2011. The 22st annual reunion took place in Lakeland Auditorium at Rice and in the surrounding community. Guest speaker was Cardiologist Yassir Sonbol, MD. >> photos We say goodbye while you say hello
July 25, 2011. Willmar Ambulance Service said farewell to a 1999 Road Rescue ambulance, as Ridgewater College welcomed the truck into its Customized Education Program. Lifelink III begins trial day basing at Rice
June 20, 2011. Rice Memorial Hospital announced today that Lifelink III, an air medical transporation service headquartered in Minneapolis, will base a helicopter in Willmar three days per week. 2011 My Nurse Made the Difference Awards
May 2011. Discover who won the 2011 "My Nurse Made the Difference" awards in honor of National Hospital Week. >>stories 2011 EEE Awards
May 2011. Discover who won the "Employees Exemplifying Excellence (EEE)" awards in honor of National Hospital Week. >>stories Covert selected for Item Writing Workshop
May 3, 2011. Roxie Covert, RNC, was recently selected to attend an Item Writing Workshop offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Washington, D.C. >>continued Allex selected for 2011 Pharmacy Leadership Institute
May 3, 2011. Carnie Allex, PharmD, was one of 31 pharmacists selected nationwide to participate in the 2011 Pharmacy Leadership Institute. >>continued Cafferty elected
Members of the Active Medical Staff at Rice Memorial Hospital have elected Dr. Lee Cafferty to serve as their new Chief of Staff. >>continued Kadlec completes traineeship in oncology pharmacy
January 28, 2011. Elizabeth Kadlec, PharmD, was one of seven highly qualified pharmacists to complete the ASHP Research and Education Foundation's 2009-2010 Oncology Patient Care Traineeship. >>continued Fenske earns top healthcare management credential
January 25, 2011. William W. Fenske, FACHE, Chief Financial Officer, recently became a Fellow of the American college of Healthcare Executives, the nation's leading professional society for healthcare leaders. >>continued A Patient's Guide to Paying for Services
December 2010. A new guide is available that answers frequently asked questions about the payment process for care received at Rice Hospital. Rice announces change in payment procedure November 11, 2010. Beginning Dec. 1, 2010, Rice will use a new software tool to estimate patient bills prior to service. Patients will learn what their costs will be, including out-of-pocket expenses in advance, and be able to make arrangements for payment prior to service. >> continued Sherri Klaers receives Darling Mentor Award
October 2010. Sherri Klaers, staff education coordinator at Rice Memorial Hospital, was presented with the 2010 Darling Mentor Award at the recent annual conference for the Association for Health Care Educators of the Midwest. >> continued 2010 My Nurse Made the Difference Awards
May 2010. Discover who won the 2010 "My Nurse Made the Difference" awards in honor of National Hospital Week. >> details 2010 EEE Awards
May 2010. Discover who won the "Employees Exemplifying Excellence (EEE)" awards in honor of National Hospital Week. >> details Willmar Ambulance hosts EMS Week Open House
May 19, 2010. Every year during National EMS Week, Willmar Ambulance hosts an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Open House in honor and celebration of the men and women who are first to arrive on the scene of emergencies in our area. Caring today for a healthier tomorrow
May 2010. At the very heart of Rice you'll find a team of dedicated men and women who work around the clock to care for the patients at Rice. Central Processing Department delivers
December 2009. Tucked away, at the heart of every hospital, is a department where the workers have been given the responsibility to keep everyone safe from infections that can be spread by contaminated instruments and equipment. >>story and photos Scouts refresh handicapped parking spots at Rice
A big thank you goes out to Chaz Fenske and fellow scouts from Troop 224 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar, which is led by Scout Master Joel Halbritter. >>continued Cardiac Rehab celebrates 20th Annual Reunion Walk
September 24, 2009. Fifty past and present Cardiac Rehab friends and their families made the annual walk another successful event. >>photos The Return of the
August 27, 2009. Look out for the return of the Rice Renal Red Hotties as they gear up for Kidney Walk 2009 sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation. >>continued Name-the-fish Contest has two winners
July 2009. Judges of the Rice Regional Dental Clinic Name-the-fish Contest couldn't decide between two finalist names so they combined the two entries for a winning name of D.K. Tuna. Presenting gift bags to Ridwan Oahir and Alex Alamo is Pediatric Dental Resident Todd Allen. Dental Students provide community education
July 2009. Fifty-four dental students reach out to more than 1,400 community members during the past school year. >> story Sleep Study Center hosts Open House
June 11, 2009. Door prizes, sleep experts, refreshments, tours, and experts. >> photos Willmar Ambulance hosts EMS Week Open House
May 20, 2009. The annual open house celebrates the men and women who are the first called to the scene of emergencies. >> photos Rice Employee 2009 Award Winners Announced
May 13, 2009. Annual awards for "My Nurse Made the Difference" and "Employees Exemplifying Excellence (EEE)" were announced this week in honor of National Hospital Week. Cardiac Rehab celebrates American Heart Month and
Students from CMCS and the Willmar Art Club contributed artwork and valentines to the Cardiac Rehab Open House and Art Show. All proceeds benefited the Cardiac Care Fund at Rice Health Foundation. >> photos Cardiac Rehab challenges you to Step Up Your Health Rice Cardiac Rehab challenges you to increase your activity 10% every week. Follow one walker's blog, and take the Step Up challenge yourself. >> more Saving Time & Saving Lives: 2008 Holiday Festival a Huge Success November 15, 2008. With the help of many wondeful volunteers, Rice Health Foundation's 2008 Holiday Festival was a tremendous success. In Loving Memory October 15, 2008. The day turned out to be chilly and blustery, but that didn't deter the friends and family of Pam Brown. They gathered outside the Emergency Services Department to dedicate a bench in her memory and in celebration of her life. >> more In Step with the Annual Cardiac Rehab Reunion Walk October 7, 2008. The Annual Reunion Walk for Cardiovascular health and Rehabilitation, also known as Cardiac Rehab, was a health success. >> more Congratulations to Mel Macik June 13, 2008. Mel Macik of Lake Lillian was the winner of the Q102/Rice Memorial Hospital Sleep Study Contest. Thank you to all of the people who entered our Sleep Study Contest. One of the judges reported, "It was hard choosing just one winner, but Mel's entry touched us. We're looking forward to meeting with him and helping him through the sleep study process." To read about the Sleep Study Center at Rice Hospital, click here. Willmar Ambulance EMS Week Open House May 21, 2008. Willmar Ambulance held an Open House in honor of National Emergency Medical Services Week, which recognizes the lifesaving care EMS providers offer the public 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. >> photos Rice Employee Award Winners Announced May 12, 2008. Pam Brown, Emergency Services, posthumously received the First Place "My Nurse Made the Difference" Award on May 13, 2008. Sharing Second Place honors were Pam Mayer, ICCU, and Mary Schieck, Ambulatory Care. Thank you to the many patients and family members who nominated their nurses for this award. First Place Award for Employees Exemplifying Excellence (EEE) went to Sherry Hagelstrom, Rice Rehabilitation Center. Second Place was awarded to Julie Boonstra, Emergency & Operative Services, and Third Place Honors went to Jan Nelson, Adult Health Care. |
Christmas cheer
December 2011. Thank you to all of the magnificent carolers who gave of their time and talent to carol to patients and staff at Rice Hospital during the holiday season. >>continued Ambulances stuffed with toy donations
December 2011. Thank you for your donations totaling $3,000 plus two stuffed ambulances full of toys for local children in need in this year's toy drive. >>photos First responders receive ORV donation
Nov. 2, 2011. Willmar Area Faith at Work organized a joint worship service on September 11, 2011, and offerings were used to purchase two Off Road Vehicles for emergency medical service use in the community. Volunteer receives national award
Oct. 7, 2011. Rice Hospice volunteer Marlys Pillatzke accepted the 2011 Patient/Family Support Award from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Gift basket fun leads
Sep. 28, 2011. Fifteen Rice departments created 18 gift baskets to meet the needs of local charity organizations. ImPACT Concussion Management Program
Sep. 7, 2011. The Rice Rehab August newsletter focuses on ImPACT testing for concussion management. Therapy Suites Open House held July 22
July 25, 2011. Therapy Suites at Rice Care near completion. Golf Tournament raises money for hospice
July 11, 2011. The 17th annual Heinie Ridler Memorial Golf Tournament raised $10,885 for Rice Hospice programs. Many thanks to all for making this year's event another fun success. Dan Greeno wins 2011 Foot Lake Four
June 25, 2011. Dan Greeno won the 17th annual walk/run hosted by Rice. Top female honors went to Kate Eggers for the second consecutive year. Therapy Suites under construction
June 8, 2011. Check out the progress at our new wing called Therapy Suites at Rice Care Center. >slide show EMS Week Open House
May 18, 2011. Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the EMS Week Open House hosted by Willmar Ambulance. We had great weather and enjoyed visiting with the community we serve. >>photos Sentimental Journey program off the ground and soaring
There is a new "make-a-wish" program available to Rice Hospice patients in our region. >>learn about this program Bowl for Hospice
Bowlers and their sponsors raised $25,738 for hospice throughout the communities served by Rice Hospice. >>photos Call to Local Artists
February 28, 2011. We are excited to open a new wing called Therapy Suites at Rice Care Center. If you are a local/regional artist and would like your artwork to be considered for possible selection in the new wing, please refer to the following detailed instructions. Give Kids a Smile Day hosted by RRDC
February 4, 2011. The Rice Regional Dental Clinic provided 263 free dental procedures to 68 local children in honor of National Give Kids a Smile Day. >>story and photos Go Red Hot Happy Hour Rocked the Red
February 3, 2011. Thank you to everyone who celebrated Heart Month with us at the second annual Go Red Hot Happy Hour. >>story and photos Community stuffs the ambulance with toys December 2010. Thank you to everyone in the community who came out to stuff the ambulance with toys from Dec. 1st - 4th. Also, thank you to Caribou Coffee for being the drop site; to the Salvation Army for distributing the toys; to business sponsors and all who made cash contributions, and, to the Willmar Ambulance team who coordinate the toy drive every year for kids in need during the holiday season. Carolers at Rice
December 7, 2010. The Glacial Ridge Chapter of the University of Minnesota Alumni (and friends) got everyone into the Christmas spirit in the hallways at Rice. >> photos Share a Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 2010. Rice Hospice and The Grief Center have been lighting a memory tree at 5:00 pm simultaneously in eight area communities, on the first Monday in December, for the past 16 years. 2010 marks the 17th year that they will host a tree lighting ceremony in honor of, and memory of, loved ones who have passed away, or may be struggling with chronic health conditions. Every year, a hospice family shares their memories of a loved one in honor of this ceremony. Five citizens recognized for life saving actions
September 27, 2010. Keith Friesen received a Life Saving Award of Valor in recognition of his life saving efforts to free a citizen trapped under a vehicle. >> continued 21st Annual Rice Cardiac Rehab Reunion
Sept. 23, 2010. The 21st annual reunion took place in Lakeland Auditorium at Rice. >> photos The Rice Renal Red Hotties are ready to walk
Have you ever seen a Kidney Walk? It's a fun and inspiring fundraiser that brings awareness to the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donation. The Rice Renal Red Hotties represent the Rice Dialysis Care Center. Every year they attend a Kidney Walk hosted by the National Kidney Foundation. They prepare for the Walk by baking goodies to sell at Becker Market in Willmar. This year's bake sale was on August 26. It raised almost $400, which will be added to the amount they raise during the Walk on Sept. 18 in St. Cloud. The Kidney Walk takes place throughout Minnesota on various dates and is open to everyone. To sponsor the Rice Renal Red Hotties, please contact Markeen at 320.231.4235. To learn more about The Kidney Walk and how you can prevent kidney disease, visit www.kidney.org. Volunteers advocate for healthcare concerns
April 8, 2010. Six representatives from Rice Hospital went right to the source to gather information and advocate for healthcare concerns whenthey joined a statewide effort at the Minnesota State Capitol. Rice weighs in for
March 26, 2010. The Rice Wellness Committee coordinated a successful food drive from March 22-26, 2010. >>story and photos Go Red Hot Happy Hour Rocked
February 4, 2010. Thank you to everyone who celebrated Heart Month with us at our first Go Red Hot Happy Hour. >>story and photos Meet the first baby born at Rice Hospital in 2010
January 2, 2010. Welcome to the world, baby Talan Brendan. >>photos Home grown goodness in our own backyard
December 2009. Love fresh summer produce and home-baked goods? How about eggrolls packed with flavor? If so, you've probably been to the Willmar Farmer's Market and met Pat, Chuck, and Cristy, three enterprising Rice employees. >>story and photos Q102 broadcast live from blood drive
September 25, 2009. Five local banks hosted an American Red Cross Blood Drive and a little friendly competition along the way. >>continued A lesson in gift giving
August 2009. Nathan Habben and Jonas Habben each brought a special gift to the Rice Hospice Office in Benson. >>continued John O'Neill shares his heart recovery story
July 2009. Meet John O'Neill - husband, father, grandfather, and a full-time farmer living in Olivia, Minn. An actively competing tri-athlete, John passed out following the Frozen 5K Run in Spicer on January 24 of this year. >>story Larry Myer says, "I made it!"
June 2009. Larry Myer had a stent installed in April of 2007. As part of his recovery process, he attended Rice Cardiac Rehab where he set many goals for himself. >>story Kids win 2nd place in parade
June 25, 2009. >> Story and photos Respiratory Care Department cleans up Highway 71
May 27, 2009. Find out what our highway clean up crew found during this clean up. >> details Respiratory Care Department Have you ever noticed signs along different roads and highways stating that stretch of blacktop has been adopted by an individual, a family, or an organization? Did you wonder what it meant? Dean Boike, Respiratory Therapist at Rice, recently adopted one mile of Highway 71 on behalf of the Respiratory Care Department. Every Quilt Tells a Story This story is in tribute to Pamela Brown, who sadly lost her life to cancer on April 12, 2008. Read about the quilts she dreamed of for her foster children, and her co-workers and cousin who helped make them a reality. >> more RRC Kids Win 3rd Place in Kiddie Parade! June 26, 2008. The Rice Rehabilitation Center (RRC) staff have a lot to be proud of today. >> photos Dr. Duevel's Amazing Amazon Adventure June 16, 2008. When Dr. Kathryn Duevel volunteered for the Guyana Cervical Cancer Project, Rice Hospital's Laboratory Services, Minnesota Pathologists Chartered, and ACMC, donated staff time and materials to the project. To read about everyone's contribution toward bringing health care services to the women of Guyana, click here. |
