Glacial Ridge Health System

Name :

Glacial Ridge Health System

Address  :

10 Fourth Avenue Se

Town  :

Glenwood

State  :

Minnesota

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

56334

Phone  :

866 667 4747

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • General Surgeon
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 19


Description

Our Mission
Our mission is to provide high quality services which enhance the quality of life and promote healthy lifestyles for our patients clients employees organization and communities

Our Desire
Our desire is to lead by example through compassionate caring and comprehensive health care services

Our Promise
Our promise is to provide the most courteous efficient and best quality services and medical care for our communities


History

Glacial Ridge Hospital is a notforprofit 501c3 19bed Critical Access trauma hospital located in the city of Glenwood Minnesota within Pope County The following cities and townships constitute Glacial Ridge Hospital District Grove Lake Chippewa Falls Gilchrist Glenwood Lake Johanna Reno Bangor Westport and Leven and the cities of Brooten Glenwood Villard Westport Long Beach and Sedan

We are governed by a district Board of Directors Directors are elected to represent each township and city included in the hospital district They are dedicated to providing our patients the finest medical care possible
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