Two Rainy Lake Medical Center employees proudly displayed certificates of completion they received last week. Ana Arp and Jennifer Mankie, pharmacy technicians at Rainy Lake Pharmacy, celebrated completing the technician program and expressed gratitude for the organization that made it…
At approximately 5:11 pm this evening, Koochiching County Dispatch Center was notified of a structure fire at Northernaire Houseboats on Rainy Lake in International Falls. Responding to the scene are International Falls Fire Department with mutual aid from Littlefork Fire…
Diane Edens didn’t have enough good things to say about the care she received earlier this year at Rainy Lake Medical Center. The lifelong International Falls resident in January had a total knee replacement to relieve years of pain and…
Beginning Sept. 21, Rainy Lake Medical Center will send all bills electronically for patients with a MyChart account. All MyChart patients will be automatically enrolled in paperless billing at this time. Going paperless is not only better for the environment,…
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…