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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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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