Anne Hasskamp Sambar left a legacy that will benefit area seniors and Cuyuna Regional Medical Center employees. The Hasskamp family established a Memorial Nursing Scholarship to honor her years working as a nurses’ aide at CRMC in Crosby. Hasskamp was a graduate of Crosby-Ironton High School and continued her education in the Licensed Practical Nursing program at what is…
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Area cancer patients are being supported by the Minnesota Loons. All proceeds from their hockey game Saturday, Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m. against the Alexandria Blizzards at the Breezy Point Sports Center will benefit Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Courage Cabinet. The Courage Cabinet makes the journey a little easier for cancer patients by providing financial…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Education Department is hosting a Trauma Nursing Core Course on its Crosby campus on March 8 and 9. The Minnesota Emergency Nurses Association course prepares emergency nurses for life-threatening trauma cases when every second counts. The course gives the learner knowledge, critical thinking skills, and hands-on training needed to provide high…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Director of Care Management KariLee Pietz of Deerwood on January 18 received the organization’s Fire Starter Award for her outstanding leadership. The Fire Starter Award recognizes leaders who, through their dedication and passion, guide and support CRMC’s commitment to excellence while keeping the true spirit of their organization alive and flourishing. Chief…
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All are welcome to “Mind, Body, Spirit Grief Support” events that will be offered by Pastor Brian Kimbler and Optage Hospice Chaplain Jenny Schroedel on January 26 and 27 at Heartwood Senior Living Community in Crosby. Grief 101 will be presented Thursday, Jan. 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. On Friday, Jan. 27, questions will…
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(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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