A member of Rainy Lake Medical Center’s Board of Trustees achieved a high-level certification in July. Dick Peterson, chairperson of the RLMC Board of Trustees, became a certified trustee by The Minnesota Hospital Association, or MHA, Trustee Council. “When I…
By: Maria Clark, M.S., CF-SLP Q: I often find myself not remembering as well as I use to. What is wrong? How can I fix this? A: Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) can evaluate and treat cognitive linguistic difficulties. Cognitive linguistic deficits…
Rainy Lake Medical Center’s culture is what attracted its new director of imaging. Melanie Britten, who has a long history in healthcare, said after taking a temporary hiatus from the industry, she was looking for more than just a job…
By Krista Wagner, OTR/L Question: Is leaking urine a normal part of the aging process? Answer: Incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine or stool that impacts your daily activities or routines, and is not a normal part of the…
By Elizabeth Johnson, PT, DPT Therapy and Wellness, Physical Therapist Q: Why should I come to physical therapy before my joint replacement surgery? A: Meeting with a physical therapist prior to your surgery will give you an opportunity to learn…
Chris Little will return to Borderland in 2024 A Borderland native will return to the area in 2024 as a family practice physician at Rainy Lake Clinic. Chris Little, a 2010 Falls High School graduate, has signed an agreement with…
Rainy Lake Medical Center’s new respiratory and pulmonary service line officially launches next week. Jaci Klaphake, respiratory therapist, will begin seeing patients June 13, and is looking forward to finally treating and educating community members in need. “A respiratory therapist…
Due to unprecedented COVID-related government lock downs in China, Rainy Lake Medical Center, along with all U.S. hospitals, are experiencing supply chain disruptions creating shortages of contrast dye (also known as x-ray dye) to perform CAT or CT scans As…
The 2022 horizon includes many exciting things happening at Rainy Lake Medical Center. Our RLMC heroes in every department are working incredibly hard to ensure they are doing everything in their power to care for the communities we serve. Our…