(Crosby)— Medical Registered Nurse Jeenah Stern was recognized for empathetic and compassionate patient care at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. The organization’s DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses, implemented in 2022, is chosen by committee and is given at celebrations throughout the year. Stern is the fourth recipient. She was nominated by a couple who were appreciative…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Education Specialists Samantha Lanzrath and Jodi Bedard shared details about EMT and EMR classes being offered this winter. Lanzrath explained the difference between EMT and EMR: Lanzrath has confidence in the course material: The 17-week class EMT begins January 23 and will be held Monday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to…
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Women are invited to experience using nature as a backdrop to their overall health and wellbeing at “Nurtured by Nature,” a women’s wellness workshop at the Northland Arboretum on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. “Research continues to link happiness and harmony in life with time spent in nature,” said Arboretum Executive Director…
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Environmental Services Aides Edward Kesller of Pequot Lakes and Mike Mueller of Crosby were recently presented Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond in their job duties by donating some of their personal vacation time to a co-worker. One of their co-workers’ mother had been declining with some health issues…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Operating Room Charge Nurse and Robotic Coordinator Sarah Oehrlein, R.N., of Brainerd recently achieved Robotic Care Specialist accreditation through the Surgical Review Corporation, recognizing that she goes above and beyond supporting patients and surgeons before, during, and after surgery. The Care Specialist accreditation program recognizes elite allied health team members who…
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CRMC Education Specialists Sam Lanzrath and Jodi Bedard spoke on upcoming emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Medical Responder courses coming over the next 17 weeks starting January 23rd, and other lifesaving educational offerings at CRMC:
A total of $5,715 was raised for area Hospice patients through Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s 38th annual Tree of Love fund-raising event held in December. Donations from the event honored 326 loved ones. The amount raised compares to $7,410 donated in honor of 458 loved ones last year and $5,025 donated in honor of 351 people in…
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The American Red Cross urgently needs help to replenish its low supply and meet the needs of patient care. Register now to donate at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in…
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Area seniors are invited to attend “Things to Consider When Choosing an Assisted Living Facility” at a free Cuyuna Area Connections Lunch and Learn seminar on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in Crosby. A panel of speakers will discuss topics related to choosing an assisted living facility.…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Board Certified Pediatrician and Sports Medicine physician Wendi Johnson M.D. is walking in Crosby on Wednesdays, and she’s inviting the public to walk with her. The Walk With a Doc program is a free health program that brings healthcare professionals & the public together to work on fitness. Participants will meet at the…
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