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Healing with Heart: The Transformative Care of Cardiac Rehab
When Susan Hausladen made a Clinic appointment for what she thought

March Colonoscopies
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in both

Hope for the Holidays
Over the last year and with great optimism, we’ve designed new ways

Familiar Faces and Exceptional Care
The life-saving power of teamwork at GRH. When Katelyn Forcier of

Cold Weather, Warm Care
Ward Off Winter Viruses As the air gets crisp and the

Small Steps, Big Impact
November is Men’s Health Month, and is the perfect time for

2024 Scarecrow Stroll

Patient Billing is Going Digital
Starting in August 2024, our patient billing is going digital. Why
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March Colonoscopies
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in both

2024 Scarecrow Stroll

Patient Billing is Going Digital
Starting in August 2024, our patient billing is going digital. Why

2023 Scarecrow Trail Photo Gallery

2023 Fun Run and Walk Photo Gallery

Leading the Way Forward
New President & CEO Ben Davis, MBA, FACHE, RHCEOC, hails from

Glencoe Regional Health Adds a Path For Everyone
Thanks to a donation from the Glencoe Regional Health Foundation, a new walking
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Hope for the Holidays
Over the last year and with great optimism, we’ve designed new ways

Why Choose a Nursing Career at Glencoe Regional Health
Embarking on a nursing career involves choosing not just a job

Sanken-Hatz Scholarships Transform Our Community
Lexi Schons, PT, DPT, knew she wanted to become a physical

Glencoe-Silver Lake Mock Operating Room Event
We were thrilled to welcome Glencoe-Silver Lake High School students into our surgical

GlenFields Nursing Home: Our Family Caring For Yours
Family members who work together at GlenFields help create a homelike

Harvest at Prairie Trail
This summer, the Helping Hands Garden on our walking path, Prairie Trail,

Reconnecting and Relaxing With Our New Trishaw Bike
There’s nothing quite like feeling a warm ray of sunlight draping

GRH Volunteer Makes a Difference
1,213 lives. At a minimum, that’s how many lives Annette Ahlfs,

Prairie Trail: A Path for Everyone
We’re giving our community something to “walk” about with a brand

Take it to the Box Medication Disposal
Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading

Healing with Heart: The Transformative Care of Cardiac Rehab
When Susan Hausladen made a Clinic appointment for what she thought

Familiar Faces and Exceptional Care
The life-saving power of teamwork at GRH. When Katelyn Forcier of

Find Health & Comfort In Your Skin
Our providers now offer new services through our Skin Clinic. While

Stepping into a New State of Health
When Lona Oltmann rang in the new year in 2023, she

A Lifeline for Opioid Addiction: How Suboxone Helped Paula Reclaim Her Life
Paula’s life changed after her car accident. Her injuries in the

A Walking Miracle
In November of 2021, Rachael Bridell woke up one morning, unable

Wound Center Case Study: Game-Changing Injury
Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) High School sophomore Henry Becker hit a literal bump in

From Physician to Patient: Lifesaving Stroke Care at GRH
When Cody W. Wendlandt, MD, FAAFP, offered to return to our Emergency Department (ED) to

Stellate Ganglion Block Returns Smell and Taste After COVID
When Amy Dittmer took a bite of her breakfast on November

Building Relationships: One Baby at a Time
John Mark Johnson, DO, FACOOG I really enjoy building relationships with

From Back Pain to Back on the Farm
When Bob Elliott woke up on a cold winter morning in

From Provider to Patient: Kari Knodel Vettel, MPAS, PA-C, Conquers Breast Cancer
Aside from her Wednesday evening shifts as a hospitalist, the last

Paul’s Story
“I remember asking myself, ‘Is this what the frontline is going

The COVID Kid Makes a Comeback
Recently, I received a letter from one of the first patients

Managing Diabetes for a Healthy Pregnancy
Proactive Steps Lead to Beautiful Outcomes Taylor Morris was determined that
Health & Wellness
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Cold Weather, Warm Care
Ward Off Winter Viruses As the air gets crisp and the

Small Steps, Big Impact
November is Men’s Health Month, and is the perfect time for

New Strides in Orthopedic Care
GRH’s very own in-house orthopedic program brings high-quality care closer than

Why Choose an Internal Medicine Provider?
Finding the right primary care provider is crucial for managing your

Heart Healthy Habits
Every 36 seconds, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and

From Withdrawal to Recovery: Opioid Addiction Care Options
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), like all addictions, is a chronic disease.

Your First Mammogram: How to Prepare and What to Expect
Getting your first mammogram can cause some anxiety, but it’s an

Understanding the Difference Between 2D and 3D Mammograms
Mammography is specialized medical imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system

Childhood Obesity Tips for Parents from our Providers
Parents, check out these “bite-sized” tips from our trusted healthcare providers

Men’s Health Q&A
Glencoe Regional Health’s family medicine physician, Connor Hedstrom, DO, answers a few

Spot the 8 Signs of A Wound Infection
Wounds are a common occurrence in our daily lives, and while

How to Get Rid of a Kidney Stone
Kidney stones can be excruciatingly painful and disrupt daily life. Understanding

3 Reasons Diabetic Wounds are Slow to Heal
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

Foods to Avoid with Acid Reflux and GERD
If you suffer from acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),

Five Things to Know About Vertigo
Dizzy spells and spinning sensations can feel unsettling and scary –

Take Wellness One Step at a Time
Sometimes it’s not enough to talk the talk, you’ve got to

Antibiotic Use
Antibiotics save lives. Improving the way healthcare professionals prescribe antibiotics, and the

How to Prevent and Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers
What is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer? If you are one of

Stay Active This Winter: Tips from Our Physical Therapists
With the sun setting earlier and the snowfall around us, it

Fall Prevention
Every year more than one in four older adults reported falling.

Washing Chicken Spreads Germs
Anyone can get sick from eating contaminated food. According to CDC

Peripheral Arterial Disease & Wound Care
One in every 8 Americans older than 60 years of age

Keep an Eye On Your Skin
Your skin, like other parts of your body, keeps on changing

Help for vertigo and dizziness
Some experts believe that up to 40 percent of Americans will

What is cardiac rehab? Why is it important?
Cardiac rehabilitation is a personalized, safe, medically supervised program that doctors

Asparagus: The food of kings
Food enthusiasts and royalty alike have loved this remarkable vegetable throughout

De-stress Your Holidays
The holidays can be a magical time, but stressful, too. The

Summertime Safety for Kids
Six Ways to Keep Kids Healthy and Safe During the Summer Months

School Safety
Injuries and accidents can happen in a second, and it’s up

Sun Protection
Sunlight is an important source of vitamin D, but it also

How to Quit Smoking & Vaping
Nicotine is a powerful, addictive drug whose effects are so well-documented

Back-to-School Health Tips
Kristine Knudten, MD, and Amanda Leino, MD, care for children every day

Winter Safety Tips
As Minnesotans, we take joy in the beauty, stillness and unique

Teen Driving Agreement
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the leading cause of