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    May 18, 2014
    Demand for Rice trust fund grants still strong
    WILLMAR — The need for Rice trust funds to help pay the bill for needy patients at Rice Memorial Hospital continues to outpace the money available. According to an annual report presented this month to the hospital board’s finance committee, the Rice trust awarded $53,000 in...
    news / localMay 18, 2014 - 11:09pm
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    May 1, 2014
    ‘United We Stand’ theme of Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
    WILLMAR — “United We Stand’’ was the theme for the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning at the Assembly of God Church, part of the 63rd annual National Day of Prayer observance. Organizers said 122 people attended the Willmar breakfast. Keynote speakers Rod...
    news / localMay 1, 2014 - 11:05pm
    January 23, 2014
    Hospitals make progress in patient safety, reduction of adverse events
    WILLMAR — Minnesota hospitals are making progress in reducing the incidence of serious events that result in patient harm. The Minnesota Department...
    news / localJanuary 23, 2014 - 12:00am
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    December 22, 2013
    Medical imaging dept. at Rice Hospital gets a makeover
    WILLMAR — The imaging department at Rice Memorial Hospital is getting a new look with a two-fold goal: enhancing the patient experience and making the best, most efficient use of technology, from ultrasound to interventional radiology. Officials say the project, which began this...
    news / localDecember 22, 2013 - 11:35pm
    November 20, 2013
    Honor for local family for saving man outside Rice Hospital ER
    WILLMAR — When a 70-year-old man went into cardiac arrest in the Rice Memorial Hospital emergency room parking lot this past September, Jessica Garcia, her husband, Jesus, and brother-in-law, Eric Garcia, took action. Jesus and Eric removed him from his car, where he was slumped...
    news / localNovember 20, 2013 - 11:30pm
    July 11, 2013
    Rice Hospital in Willmar, Minn., begins planning for impact of declining reimbursement
    WILLMAR -- Rice Memorial Hospital leaders asked themselves last year: What will happen when health care reimbursement tightens further and commercial insurers potentially reduce their payments to a level similar to Medicare? To begin answering the question, they developed a model...
    news / localJuly 11, 2013 - 11:27pm
    June 23, 2013
    Rice, ACMC take final steps for anesthesia, sleep lab joint venture
    WILLMAR -- Final steps are being taken to incorporate anesthesiology and sleep lab services into the Willmar Medical Services joint venture between Rice Memorial Hospital and Affiliated Community Medical Centers. Board members of the city-owned hospital voted unanimously last week...
    newsJune 23, 2013 - 11:32pm
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    April 24, 2013
    2nd Miss. man investigated in ricin case
    2nd Miss. man investigated in ricin case EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS,Associated Press JEFF AMY,Associated Press TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Law enforcement...
    news / nationApril 24, 2013 - 7:10am
    March 5, 2013
    Willmar, Minn., City Council member continues opposition to Chamber of Commerce dues
    WILLMAR — Willmar City Council member Ron Christianson restated his opposition to the Rice Memorial Hospital Board and Municipal Utilities...
    news / localMarch 5, 2013 - 11:02pm
    February 11, 2013
    Business Briefs
    Rice Building Systems acquires Raske Building COSMOS — Rice Building Systems Inc. of Sauk Rapids announces it has acquired longtime Cosmos construction firm Raske Building Inc. The companies share a more than 50-year history in the construction business and multiple generations...
    businessFebruary 11, 2013 - 8:11pm
    January 21, 2013
    Business Briefs
    Paynesville Bridal Fair is Jan. 27 PAYNESVILLE — The 2013 Paynesville Bridal Fair will be noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Queen Bee Banquet Center, 121 W. James St., in historic downtown Paynesville. The fair will feature 30 vendors. Visitors will receive free goodie bags, food, drinks,...
    businessJanuary 21, 2013 - 9:20pm
    November 23, 2012
    Rice Regional Dental Clinic in Willmar, Minn., fills need for oral health services
    WILLMAR -- As the Rice Regional Dental Clinic approaches its five-year anniversary next month, officials say it is living up to its promise of...
    news / localNovember 23, 2012 - 12:00am
    November 1, 2012
    'Their lives are not over': Activity program is essential to Rice Care services
    WILLMAR -- There are many opportunities for residents of the Rice Care Center to keep their hands and minds busy, from group sing-alongs to exercise classes to a Christmas cookie exchange. The skilled nursing facility's activity program helps combat the boredom, loneliness and loss...
    news / localNovember 1, 2012 - 12:00am
    Volunteers set record $100,000 goal for Rice Health Foundation fundraiser
    WILLMAR -- Organizers of the Rice Health Foundation's annual holiday festival this month hope to raise a record $100,000 from the event. Volunteers say they're heartened by the response so far and optimistic they will reach their ambitious goal. The event already has a record number...
    news / localNovember 1, 2012 - 12:00am
    Volunteers set record $100,000 goal for Rice Health Foundation fundraiser
    WILLMAR -- Organizers of the Rice Health Foundation's annual holiday festival this month hope to raise a record $100,000 from the event. Volunteers say they're heartened by the response so far and optimistic they will reach their ambitious goal. The event already has a record number...
    news / localNovember 1, 2012 - 12:00am
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