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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. Sawyer named OCR director
March 30, 2010. Rice Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Kathleen Sawyer has been named Director of Outreach and Community Relations. 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. |
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. |
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. |
