Emergency Physician Christopher Kaczmarczyk, D.O., has been appointed Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department Director. He will oversee the Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services as well as the Trauma and…

Kaleidoscope—A Celebration of Courage, a fund-raiser for area cancer patients, will be the topic of discussion on KKIN Radio’s Community Connection program, 94.3 on the FM dial, Thursday, Oct. 11, from 8 to 8:30 a.m.

People of all ages are invited to celebrate the changing season at Heartwood’s Annual Fall Harvest Social on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Living Community in Crosby.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is hosting a free meeting about end-of-life decisions on Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. in its Clinic Conference Room.

The public is invited to show their support for area cancer patients by attending Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Kaleidoscope—A Celebration of Courage event on Tuesday evening, Oct. 23, at Heartwood Senior Living Community…

The public is invited to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Care Center on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. for a soup and sandwich lunch. All fund raised from the luncheon will go toward purchasing candy for…

All tiny goblins, super heroes and ghouls are invited to trick or treat along the spooktacular hallways of the Care Center at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby from 6 to 7 p.m. on Halloween, Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Physician Assistant Elisabeth Desrocher of Brainerd has joined the Surgical Team staff of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Clinic in Longville is holding three flu shot clinics in October for people of all ages. The clinic is located at 180 Jordan Lane in Longville.

Residents of the Brainerd Lakes Area have spoken and voted CRMC its #1 Best Medical Facility in the Best of the Brainerd Lakes contest.

Materials Management Assistant Chris Carlson of Deerwood this week received Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond in his job by returning a valuable coin to a patient.

Melissa Goble of Brainerd, a long-time Birthing Center nurse at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, has joined the medical staff as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Home Health and Hospice Department will hold a Fall Book Fair fund-raiser for Hospice on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. just inside the hospital’s main lobby entrance.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is hosting a free meeting about end-of-life decisions on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. in its Clinic Conference Room.

Area youth are encouraged to participate in Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Care Center “Tutus and Tiaras” Intergenerational Tea Party on Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Activity Room.

The mammography unit of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Women’s Imaging Department received an all areas in compliance rating in a recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

Clinic Certified Medical Assistant Laura Hoffard of Breezy Point this week received Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond in her job by purchasing snacks with her own money for a…

Hip and knee pain will be the topic of KKIN Radio’s Community Connection program, 94.3 on the FM dial, Thursday, Sept. 13, from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Orthopaedic Specialist Adam English will be the…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2018-19 by U.S. News & World Report. CRMC is the only Critical Access Hospital in the nation that received the recognition for Hip Replacement.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, area law enforcement, fire and first responder groups will be conducting an active shooter exercise around Crosby-Ironton High School on Saturday, Sept. 22. There will be increased traffic…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s physician clinics in Crosby, Baxter and Longville will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3. Those needing medical care may access CRMC’s Emergency Department.

System Database Administrator Dean Turnbloom of Crosby this week received Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond in his job by coming to the rescue on a Saturday afternoon to get Wi-Fi…

A total of $43,196 was raised for diabetes education at the third annual Because of Brandon event in Crosby on July 28. The funds will be used to send area youth to diabetes camps, for patient travel expenses and educational…

A new family physician and hospitalist have joined Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. Paige Holmgren, M.D., began practicing at the Crosby Clinic on Monday, Aug. 13, and her husband, Brian Holmgren, M.D., also begin working as a…

Driving for Hospice, a new charity golf tournament to benefit hospice patients in Aitkin, Baxter, Brainerd, Crosby, Crosslake, Deerwood and Emily, will be Thursday, Aug. 30, at Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course in Deerwood.…

Driving for Hospice, a new charity golf tournament benefiting patients in Aitkin, Baxter, Brainerd, Crosby, Crosslake, Deerwood and Emily, will be the topic of KKIN Radio’s Community Connection program, 94.3 on the FM dial,…

A total of $12,090 was raised through the Because of Brandon raffle on Saturday, July 28. All the proceeds will fund youth diabetes camps, patient travel expenses, and educational events.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Susan Moen this week received Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond in her job by helping a stranger change a tire.

Molly Jo Bordwell of Brainerd has been promoted to Nurse Manager at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Care Center. She will oversee the care of residents on the Parkview and Skyview wings.

Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics Surgeon Erik Severson, M.D., of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby and Riverwood Healthcare in Aitkin was recently reappointed to a three-year term on the American Academy of…

Aaron Sachs, M.D., of Rockville, Maryland, will begin his post graduate advanced surgical training on August 1 at the Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIMIS) located at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in…

Darla Morris-Preble of Blaine is joining Cuyuna Regional Medical Center as the Multi-Specialty Clinic Director beginning August 1. She will direct all activities that contribute to the operational, clinic and business…

Raffle tickets supporting Because of Brandon, a fund raiser supporting area diabetes patients, are now on sale at various locations throughout the area. Prizes include a 2018 Alterra 500 ATV valued at $4,999, Ruttger’s…

The public is invited to a free nostalgic car show at Heartwood Senior Living Community in Crosby on Sunday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On display will be an impressive collection of street rods, customs, classics and…

Athletic Trainer Donovan Fornal of St. Cloud recently joined Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Sports Medicine team. He will be providing athletic training services for athletes and coaches at both Crosby-Ironton High School…

Kelly Chase of Nisswa is Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s new Director of Care Management and Population Health. With more than 10 years of bedside nursing experience and 10 years of leadership experience in nursing and…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s diabetes education fund-raiser Because of Brandon will be the topic of KKIN Radio’s Community Connection program, 94.3 on the FM dial, Thursday, July 12, from 8 to 8:30 a.m. The event’s chair,…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center today announced plans for a $13 million state-of-the-art outpatient clinic and interior remodeling at its Crosby campus to meet the needs of its expanding orthopaedics and pain management…

Emergency Physician Christopher Kaczmarczyk, D.O., of Minneapolis will join Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department in July. He has been a casual emergency physician at CRMC since May 2017.

The public is invited to a reception for David Plattes, M.D., who recently retired from 36 years of dedicated service to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Longville Clinic, on Friday, July 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the clinic,…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center was designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Minnesota Department of Health effective July 1 recognizing the organization’s preparedness to evaluate, stabilize and provide emergency…

A new physician clinic is under construction in Breezy Point as Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and Whitebirch, Inc., today broke ground on a new, 10,000-square-foot facility to help meet the growing medical needs of…

Care Managers Betsy Liedl of Ironton and Deb Berg-Lindahl of Deerwood last week received Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond in their jobs assisting a patient.

Laboratory Phlebotomist Sheryl Bock of Brainerd this week received Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond in her job by creating hand-sewn items to keep patients comfortable during blood…

Emergency Physician Aaron Holley, M.D., of Carver, Minn., will join Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department in July.

Dr. Chris Watson, a Board-Certified family medicine physician with more than 20 years of experience, is providing additional coverage at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Crosby Clinic through this October.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s physician clinics in Crosby, Baxter and Longville will be closed on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4. Those needing medical care on the Fourth of July may access CRMC’s Emergency…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Care Center was recently named to the Minnesota Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll for Long-Term Care in recognition of its commitment to improve the use of antimicrobial medications with the…

Driving for Hospice, a golf tournament benefitting hospice patients in Aitkin, Baxter, Brainerd, Crosby, Crosslake, Deerwood and Emily will be Thursday, August 30 in Deerwood.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Baxter Clinic Laboratory has met all criteria for Laboratory accreditation following a recent onsite review of the facility’s quality testing by the Commission on Office Laboratory…

The public is invited to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Care Center on Thursday, June 21, from 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. for a Sloppy Joe sandwich fund-raiser. The Care Center’s Resident Council organized the event to raise…

An annual mission trip to Haiti will be the topic of discussion at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Cancer Support Group on Thursday, June 21, from 12 to 2 p.m. in the hospital’s Clinic Conference Room.

Fifty three people donated a total of 45 units of blood at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s American Red Cross Blood Drive held last Thursday and Friday.

Physical Therapist Paul Stokman is joining the staff of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center on June 11 as Rehabilitation Director.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center has added two specialists to its medical staff--General Surgeon Andrew Loveitt, D.O., and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Physician Courtenay Deane, D.O.

Plant vegetable seeds and take home a potted plant; assemble caterpillars, ants on a log, and pizzas with fresh fruits and vegetables; try chair yoga; and participate in potato sack races, an obstacle course and relay races…

A scallop dish prepared by Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Culinary Director Alan Hudalla of Baxter and Heartwood Senior Living Community Chef Sarah Martz of Crosby was selected as a finalist for the Association for Healthcare…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Medical Staff Coordinator Jodi Christopher of Crosby recently became certified as a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) by The Certification Commission of National Association…

The recent “Books Are Fun” book and gift fair at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center on May 4 raised $325 for HomeHealth Partnership-Hospice to help provide a service of compassionate care for people who have been diagnosed with a…

Because of Brandon, a fund raiser in memory of Brandon Houge, a young man from Ironton who unexpectedly passed away from complications of diabetes, will be Saturday, July 28, in Crosby. All proceeds will be used to fund youth…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience for the eighth consecutive year by the Women’s Choice Award, America’s trusted referral source for the best in health…

The public is invited to a free, community event, “Aging Wisely,” featuring informational booths from local organizations that provide services and educational seminars for older adults on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 1…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Certified Hand Therapist Rose Bankers will speak about occupational therapy (OT) on KKIN Radio’s Community Connection program, 94.3 on the FM dial, Thursday, May 10, from 8 to 8:30 a.m.

HomeHealth Partnership Registered Nurse Kim Hughes of Baxter this week received Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond in her job.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s “When things go south, you don’t have to” marketing campaign that appeared throughout the Brainerd Lakes this past summer won Minnesota Health Strategy and Communications Network’s “Best in…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center was recently awarded $75,000 through the Minnesota Department of Health’s Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant Program to help upgrade its facilities.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s HomeHealth Partnership will hold a Spring “Books Are Fun” book and gift fair fund-raiser for Hospice on Friday, May 4, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. just inside the hospital’s main lobby entrance.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Senior Services Administrator Nancy Stratman and Riverwood Healthcare Center Social Worker Val Thompson will speak about the upcoming National Decision Day on KKIN Radio’s Community Connection…

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day and in recognition Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is encouraging everyone to make their healthcare wishes known to their family members and physician and to go through an advanced…

A total of $1,570 was raised for Because of Brandon, the annual benefit for Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Education Department, at The Iron Range Eatery and Cuyuna Brewing Company’s Happy Hour for a Cause event in…

Emergency Medicine boarded and trained physician Paul Mittelstadt, M.D., of Minneapolis recently joined the staff of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department in Crosby.

Baxter Clinic Receptionist/Scheduler Kristina Selisker of Baxter this week received Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond in her job.

A Matter of Balance, an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels, will be held in Longville on Wednesdays, May 2, through June 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, located at 1340…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center was recently named to the Minnesota Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll for Hospitals in recognition of its commitment to improve the use of antimicrobial medications with the goal of enhancing…

People suffering with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) are invited to learn more about the comprehensive treatment solutions for reflux and heartburn at a free seminar on Tuesday, March 27, at 6 p.m. at Billy’s in…

The Iron Range Eatery and Cuyuna Brewing in Crosby are hosting Happy Hour for a Cause on Thursday, March 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the brewery to benefit Because of Brandon, the annual benefit for Cuyuna Regional Medical…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Registered Dietitian Amanda Wilson will speak about nutrition and healthy eating on KKIN Radio’s Community Connection program, 94.3 on the FM dial, Thursday, March 8, from 8 to 8:30 a.m.

An informational seminar about diVa, a new laser vaginal therapy now available in the Brainerd Lakes, will be presented by OB/GYN Christina Kramer, M.D., on Wednesday evening, Feb. 28, at Cascade Med Spa in Baxter.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine are now being offered by Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Physician Courtenay Deane, D.O., at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.

An informational seminar about diVa, a new laser vaginal therapy now available in the Brainerd Lakes, will be presented by OB/GYN Christina Kramer, M.D., on Wednesday evening, Feb. 28, at Cascade Med Spa in Baxter.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Respiratory Therapy Director Bob McLaughlin of Deerwood is now also managing the Emergency and Ambulance Services. He replaces Tom Bausman who moved out of state for another position.

A benefit for the family of Danyele Johnson of Ironton who was tragically killed in Crosby recently will be Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Deerwood Legion.

Transitional Care Unit Nursing Assistant Jenna Lundquist of Aitkin today received Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond in the care of a resident

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Human Resources Generalist Jody Rau of Crosslake was recognized as an “I Care” Ambassador Saturday for the care and compassion she provides to employees and others. She was honored at the…

Sue Steinke of Ironton, who works at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Business Office, on Saturday received the organization’s Trophy Fish of the Year Award for going above and beyond caring for a fellow employee.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is expanding its services to better serve the medical needs of North-Central Crow Wing County and improve access to quality healthcare by opening a new physician clinic in Breezy Point in Spring…

Congratulations to Mark and Heather Kimman of Pierz who welcomed CRMC’s first baby of 2018. Nolan Kimman was born on January 3 at 7:16 a.m. weighing 9 pounds, 1 ounce and 21.5 inches long. He joins three brothers and one…

Area ladies are invited to be inspired, pampered and motivated at a special night designed to empower them to take better care of themselves at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s fourth annual women’s health and wellness event…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is soon offering a class for people wanting to help save lives and contribute to the health of their community.

People suffering with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) are invited to learn more about the comprehensive treatment solutions for reflux and heartburn at a free seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m. at The Woods in…

To help meet the urgent need for blood donations, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its…

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center was among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized for promoting enrollment in state organ donor registries in a national campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human…

Sue Steinke of Ironton, who works at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Business Office, today received the organization’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond caring for a fellow employee.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s physician clinics in Crosby, Baxter and Longville will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, in observation of the Christmas holiday.  Those needing medical care on those days may access CRMC’s…

Welch was diagnosed with Parkinson's, a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder of the central nervous system that results from the loss of cells in various parts of the brain, affects one in 100 people over age 60, in…

Certified Physician Assistant Thomas Maday of Rice will begin practicing at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Longville Clinic on Monday, Jan. 15.

A total of $3,370 was raised for area Hospice patients through HomeHealth Partnership of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s annual Tree of Love fund-raising event.  The donations honored 255 loved ones.

Family Practitioner David Laposky , M.D., of Pine River who has more than 30 years’ experience practicing medicine in rural Minnesota, will begin treating patients at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Longville Clinic on…