Patient Information Center Offers Answers to Your Health Questions

    Have you ever needed some general health-related information and wondered where you might easily find it?

    Then look no further than the Patient Information Center located in the main lobby of the hospital and clinic. With resources available for public use courtesy of Roseau Area Hospital and Homes, the info center is a great place to find answers to health related questions.

    “Anyone can feel free to stop by and help themselves to pamphlets that may be of interest, use the computer to do some research on-line, or check out one of the great books available,” says RAHH Wellness Coordinator Dawn Hedlund.

    For more information contact Hedlund at (218) 463-2500.

- RAHH Healthcare Scholarships -
Four Local Graduates Receive Scholarships

Roseau Area Hospital & Homes has awarded scholarship funds to four high school graduates planning to pursue a career in healthcare. Recipients were chosen based on criteria set by the scholarship committee. Scholarships were awarded to one graduate from each high school in Roseau County. This year’s winners are posted below.

Later this summer, applications for a $1,500 RAHH health care scholarship will be available for students who have completed at least one year of post-secondary education in a health related career. Details will be announced through local media.

Amanda Jo Rositas
Badger High School
Amanda is the daughter of Mike and Linda Rositas. She will attend the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Working at Greenbush Nursing Home has greatly impacted her decision to pursue a career in medicine. She is committed to her education, school activities, volunteer services and her two part-time jobs. Because of her busy schedule Amanda has learned to manage her time and is dedicated to becoming a good role model for others. She hopes to specialize in pediatric medicine.

Leah Kostrzewski
Roseau High School
Leah is the daughter of Alex and Lynn Kostrzewski. This fall she will attend the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., to pursue an RN nursing degree. In addition to her schooling, Leah is currently employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Sheltering Oaks Manor. After becoming a Nursing Assistant, Le ah became even more interested in the healthcare field and is very excited to continue into a nursing program and possibly further her education in the medical field. Leah feels very rewarded in helping others. She says she loves to see a residents eyes light up when she is able to help them.
 

Monica Green
Greenbush/Middle River School
The daughter of Doug and Corena Green, Monica will attend Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls to become a licensed practical nurse, then continue her education to become a registered nurse. Hoping to make a difference in people’s lives, Monica says she was inspired to join the medical profession while watching her many aunts who are nurses. Involved in community and extra-curricular activities, she obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate and works at Greenbush Nursing Home.

Erica Ann Kastl
Warroad High School
Erica is the daughter of Linda Kastl. She plans to complete an Associates Degree at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls then continue her education at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.  Erica’s love of chemistry and physiology has driven her to pursue a career in medicine, specializing in pathology. She has grown to appreciate the medical field by serving as a First Responder at the Northwest Angle. After receiving a degree in pathology, it is her goal to help the less fortunate by traveling to low income areas of the world and assisting in missionary projects.
 

Trading Spaces with RAHH

Summer construction is going strong on the RAHH main campus, and though no new additions are being built, several departments are “trading spaces” to better utilize the room available, says Sue Lisell, Senior Leader of Patient Services and Sheltering Oaks.

“To make room for the expanding Behavioral Health Department and Sleep Studies, the business office will move to an undeveloped area in the lower level of the facility. Early this fall you will access the Hospital Business Office through the main lobby,” she says.

Several meeting rooms in the facility are also being remodeled. Some of the changes will consist of updating furnishings and media.

As part of their mission for the year, the Roseau Health Care Auxiliary will assist with the funding of Auxiliary Room upgrades.

Another welcomed update is the new clinical training classroom, which will be used as meeting space for clinical training, nursing assistant classes, and the Health Occupations Class from the Roseau High School.

-Altru Home Services-
Durable Medical Equipment Showroom Opens at RAHH

Posing for a quick photo are Kreg Kennedy and Connie Erickson from Altru’s new Durable Medical Equipment showroom located at Roseau Area Hospital and Homes.

Roseau Area Hospital and Homes welcomes Altru Health System’s new Durable Medical Equipment (DME) showroom now open at RAHH. Here patients and their families can see the latest wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and lift chairs. The DME store sells a variety of safety equipment, nutritional supplements, incontinence supplies, and other products designed to assist with daily activities.

Other services include home respiratory care and home infusion therapy supplies.

The showroom can be contacted at (218) 463-4774 and is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and after hours if necessary by calling (800) 545-5615.

The showroom is located in the lower level of the hospital, and can be accessed by using the the hospital Business Office entrance on the north side of the building.