Rainy Lake Medical Center officials announced the facility’s laboratory has met all the criteria for laboratory accreditation by COLA Inc., a leading national laboratory accreditor, whose program and standards enable clinical laboratories and staff to meet U.S. CLIA and other…
By: Krista Wagner, OTR/L Question: Why am I leaking urine when I cough or sneeze? Answer: Stress incontinence (often referred to as “activity-related” incontinence) is an involuntary loss of urine with physical exertion such as coughing or sneezing, laughing, lifting,…
Rainy Lake Medical Center (RLMC) officials proudly announce a strategic land acquisition that sets the stage for the future of healthcare in Borderland. In a proactive move, RLMC officials have secured riverfront property, positioned along the scenic Rainy River between…
Rainy Lake Medical Center officials are excited to announce Elizabeth Lessard, DNP, FNP, has joined Rainy Lake Clinic’s family practice team, and will begin seeing patients at the end of August. Lessard has strong connections to the community, having served…
By Brian Tolley, RLMC Physical Therapist After a long winter, summer is finally here. We all know exercise is important and now that we can get outside to be active, it is a perfect time to start a routine. Here…
Rainy Lake Medical Center’s surgery department is ready to begin performing anterior hip replacement surgeries. RLMC officials said offering anterior hip replacements has been a longtime goal of the organization, and they’re looking forward to adding the service that will…
Improved image quality, significant noise reduction and an overall better patient experience are among the many highlights of a new magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, machine at Rainy Lake Medical Center. RLMC officials said patients began using the new, state-of-the-art…
By Maria Clark, MS, CCC-SLP Language development is one of the most important skill a child learns, and the best way for them to do this is through play. When children play with other children and adults, they learn how…
Rainy Lake Medical Center was among 20 hospital and health system teams and individuals from across Minnesota recognized April 19 by the Minnesota Hospital Association, or MHA, for their efforts and innovations to retain and recruit Minnesota’s health care workforce.…