Redwood Area Hospital, along with The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) and hospitals statewide, is opposing a payment change plan by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (BCBS) scheduled to take effect May 1 that will slash payments to hospitals and have a particularly devastating effect on rural health care. MHA President and CEO Lawrence [...]

The Redwood Falls City Council has appointed Bryan Lydick, of Indian River, Michigan, Redwood Area Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer with an anticipated start-date of June 3rd. Lydick is an accomplished senior executive within the healthcare field. He has spent the past 13 years with Mercy Hospital Cadillac and Mercy Hospital Grayling in northern Michigan, most [...]

Redwood Area Hospital Hospice will host their sixth annual Hospice Spring Luncheon on Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls. At the lunch event, table hosts set and decorate a table according to a theme of their choice. Themes can be inspired by dishes, [...]

Annual financial report presented to City Council Redwood Area Hospital’s audited financial statements were presented to the City Council by representatives of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, on Tuesday, April 2. The financial reports show 2012 was another strong year with operating income of $1.3 million. Net position indicates strong financial health The report showed the local hospital [...]

Hospice volunteers come from all walks of life — retirees, homemakers, nurses, farmers, veterans, business owners, and many others. Volunteering is also a great opportunity for couples to work together. The smallest amount of time can make a big difference in the life of a hospice patient and their family. The role of volunteers is [...]

Redwood Area Hospital is offering a variety of spring classes aimed at providing the community with the tools they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives as challenges arise. Healthy Aging Series The Healthy Aging education series is designed for older adults with the goal of enhancing the aging process and reducing stress. Session topics include [...]

Due to a sharp rise in influenza infections throughout the area, Redwood Area Hospital is temporarily restricting patient visitors until the influenza outbreak subsides. Visitors to hospital and same-day surgery patients will be limited to immediate family or designated caregivers age 18 and older, and who have no fever, cough or other flu-like symptoms. The [...]