Rainy Lake Medical Center officials are thrilled to welcome Dr. Rachel Knudson, an experienced general surgeon whose deep commitment to patient-centered care and dedication to serving the local community make her an exceptional addition to the medical team. With more…
Rainy Lake Medical Center officials are proud to announce that Hayley Lehman, a dedicated member of the laboratory team, has successfully identified and implemented a cost-saving initiative that has saved the organization more than $38,000 annually. Hayley, a lab technician…
Maxwell Gessner, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist, is pleased to announce the availability of advanced interventional pain management procedures at Rainy Lake Medical Center. With 17 years of professional experience in the region, Dr. Gessner brings a wealth of knowledge and…
Most of us know that the heart pumps blood to cells throughout our body through our blood vessels. Blood leaves the heart through our arteries and returns by way of our veins. Blood is one kind of fluid in our…
What is mindfulness? Being aware of what is going on around you and being present in what you are feeling, thinking, and experiencing. Many Americans are on autopilot and just going through the motions of everyday activities and living and…
Drinking water is important for you health because it helps with many bodily function. Some of these functions include: · Temperature regulation: water helps your body maintain a normal temperature · Waste removal: water helps your body get rid of…
By Emily Gedde The odds of a Rainy Lake Medical Center (RLMC) executive surviving a cardiac arrest event in August were stacked against him. But because of the skill and quick response from hospital staff, Brian Rauzi not only survived,…
Rainy Lake Medical Center, or RLMC, last week received the Community Benefit Award at the annual Minnesota Hospital Association, or MHA, fall awards luncheon in Brainerd. RLMC’s Healthcare Explorations Class, developed in partnership with Independent School District No. 361, was…
A local couple’s career dreams are coming true as they prepare to serve the community that helped raise them. Chris Little, MD and Katie (West) Little, PT, DPT, are two of Rainy Lake Medical Center’s newest employees, both bringing critical…