National Nutrition Month

Thursday
March 25, 2010
2:00 - 4:00 pm

Rice Hospice - Paynesville
102 Washburne Ave.
Paynesville, MN

Open House
New location - same care and concern

The Rice Hospice - Paynesville Satellite has moved, but not far. You can now find us at 102 Washburne Ave. in Paynesville. Stop by and say hello to Hospice Satellite Coordinator Cindy Lundberg and Hospice social Worker Denise Hansen. Enjoy beautiful harp music by Donna Jo Kopitze, along with coffee and treats.

Tuesday
April 6, 2010
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Holiday Inn & Conference Center
2100 E. Highway 12
Willmar, MN

West Central Cancer Symposium
Sponsored by Willmar Regional Cancer Center

Workshop designed for nurses and healthcare professionals who care for patients with cancer. Contact hours - 7.2. Continuing education credits - 6.0. Attendance at all sessioins is required - no partial credit can be given.

$60 registration fee includes materials and lunch. Registration is limited, so please register by April 1. >>registration form

Thursday
April 8, 2010
2:00 - 7:00 pm

Health & Human Services Building - Lower Level
2200 23rd St. NE
Willmar, MN

Kidney Early Evaluation Program Screening
for Chronic Kidney Disease conducted by the National Kidney Foundation

Free screening for chronic kidney disease. Sponsored by Rice Memorial Hospital and made possible through the financial support of Rice Health Foundation.

Medical professionals will be on hand to administer screening tests, review results and answer questions. Please call the National Kidney Foundation office at 800.596.7943 to pre-register.

Who should attend a kidney screening? You should attend if you are 18 years or older and have one or more of the following:

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure, or are taking medication to control high blood pressure
• A parent or sibling with diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease

What will you have to do?

• You will be asked to fill out a health questionnaire
• Your blood pressure, height and weight will be measured
• You will be asked to give a blood and urine sample
• A doctor will review your results with you at the end of the screening

Saturday
April 10, 2010
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

St. Mary's Catholic Church
713 12th St. SW
Willmar, MN 56201

Camp GK Bear
Presented by The Grief Center and Rice Hospice

A day of support and education for children, Grades K-6 who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Camp GK Bear is free of charge, however, children are asked to bring a bag lunch with them. The camp is staffed by professionals and trained Hospice volunteers. Please call The Grief Center at 320.231.4714 by April 2 to register.

Tuesday
April 13, 2010
3:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Holiday Inn & Conference Center
2100 E. Highway 12
Willmar, MN

25th Annual Women's Event
"What a Difference a Generation Makes"

Join the region's moms, sisters, daughters, grandmothers, friends, students, and co-workers to celebrate the 25th Annual Women's Event. Celebrating womanhood, learning trends in women's lives, and empowering women with stories of challenge and accomplishment. Featuring Lynne Lancaster, nationally-known expert on workplace and social trends.

Sponsored by Ridgewater College, Rice Memorial Hospital, ACMC, and Kandiyohi Co. Public health. $60 registration fee includes dinner. Early bird rate of $49 if you register by April 1. >>registration form

June 7, 14, 21, 2010
6:30 - 7:30 pm

Lakeland Health Center
502 SW 2nd St
Willmar, MN

Infant Massage Classes

Three one-hour sessions are for parents to learn hands-on techniques that can help their babies relax and sleep better; enhance their nervous system development; improve weight gain in preemies; and, help with the discomfort of teething or colic. Made possible through the financial support of Rice Health Foundation. Call the Rice Education Center at 320.231.8920 to pre-register. $40 for books and materials. >>details

June 26, 2010
8:00 am

Willmar Ambulance Garage at Rice Memorial Hospital
Willmar, MN

16th Annual Footlake Four Walk/Run
Sponsored by Rice Memorial Hospital

Last year's event drew 470 registered runners, 153 registered walkers, more than 125 volunteers, and many generous sponsors and donations. >>race site

November 1, 8, 15, 2010
6:30 - 7:30 pm

Lakeland Health Center
502 SW 2nd St
Willmar, MN

Infant Massage Classes

Three one-hour sessions are for parents to learn hands-on techniques that can help their babies relax and sleep better; enhance their nervous system development; improve weight gain in preemies; and, help with the discomfort of teething or colic. Made possible through the financial support of Rice Health Foundation. Call the Rice Education Center at 320.231.8920 to pre-register. $40 for books and materials. >>details

November 12 & 13, 2010

Holiday Inn & Conference Center
Willmar, MN

Rice Health Foundation Holiday Festival
Friday - Gala Dinner and Auction
Saturday - Luncheon and Table Setting Review

An annual fundraiser for Rice Health Foundation programs benefitting our community. The Holiday Festival has food, fun, entertainment, music, decor and more. Learn about the health and wellness programs funded by donations to the Foundation at their website, along with photos from past festivals. >>Rice Health Foundation