Category Archives: Rice In the News
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
Hospital-based initiative in Willmar, Minn., brings wellness to the masses
By Anne Polta, West Central Tribune, Monday April 15, 2013 — WILLMAR — Wendy Foley had some health goals, and she hoped that signing up for Rice Memorial Hospital’s Healthy Community Partnership would help her reach them. “I think we … 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 Pet Therapy Program is looking for a few good dogs
Rice Hospice is looking for a few good dogs and their owners to join our pet therapy program. The training involves a three-step process that starts with Pet Temperament Evaluations on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13th at Rice … 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
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
Rice Hospital Offers Free Kidney Screening
In partnership with The National Kidney Foundation, Rice Memorial Hospital invites you to register for our FREE Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) health screening on Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 10:00AM-4:00PM at the Health and Human Services Building located at 2200 … 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
The 30th annual Bowl for Hospice was held on Saturday February 23rd, 2013 in Benson, Montevideo, Graceville, Granite Falls, New London, Ortonville and Willmar. Paynesville sponsored their event on Saturday, February 16th 2013. There was a total of 436 bowlers … Continue reading