Patient shares hip replacement success story

When Jim Leen was told he needed a hip replacement about 5 years ago, he didn’t have time to think of himself. As the primary caregiver for his now-late wife, she was his focus, not his hip. Jim purchased a…

RLMC wins awards for employee engagement, physician experience

In a time of growth and opportunity, Rainy Lake Medical Center has two more accomplishments to celebrate. The facility this week was awarded two prestigious awards, highlighting excellence in employee engagement and physician experience. RLMC received the Pinnacle of Excellence…

RLMC announces plan to build new hospital, clinic

Rainy Lake Medical Center (RLMC) officials are thrilled to announce the organization’s Board of Trustees have given the green light to move forward with constructing a new hospital and campus. The decision is the result of a master facility plan…

Community Fitness Opportunities

Indoor Walking: Backus Community Center Monday – Friday 8:00-4:30, please sign in at the office Good Samaritan Society Contact reception desk for hours at 218-283-8313 to let them know you are coming. MN North College (formerly Rainy River Community College)…

Physical therapy and dementia

By Heather Juen, RLMC physical therapist Dementia affects many people in the world. Most people have either experienced it with their friends, family, or know someone in the community that has had it. It is devastating to friends and families.…

Rainy Lake Pharmacy: Q and A

The Rainy Lake Medical Center board of trustees and executive team are excited to announce a date has been set for the merger with City Drug. On December 11, City Drug will officially become Rainy Lake Pharmacy, a move that…

Meet the RLMC Radiology Team

Daniel Courneya, MD  – Diagnostic Radiologist Dr. Courneya graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and completed his internship and post graduate work at Hennepin Medical Center. He completed his residency in radiology at Duke University Medical Center. …

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