“The nursing profession was founded to protect, promote, and improve health for all ages.” – Unknown   In January 2019, when director-general of the World Health Organization Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the proposal to declare 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, he could not have imagined how important that declaration […]

In striving to do what’s best for the people at Bethesda, as well as the overall wellbeing of the greater community, two area health care facilities are working with Bethesda on testing for coronavirus (COVID-19). Bethesda has been working closely with HealthPartners Olivia Hospital & Clinic, formerly RC Hospital & Clinics in Olivia, and with […]

Willmar, Minn. – As more lab-confirmed results from residents’ coronavirus (COVID-19) tests become available, Bethesda Grand still only has the two positive cases of the virus, one affecting a team member and the other a former resident. News about the resident testing positive was reported April 27. With respect for a family notification period and […]

We’re all living a bit differently at the moment, as Stay at Home rules continue during this pandemic. With April being Parkinson’s disease Awareness Month, it’s important to focus on living life to the fullest even in these restrictive times. Bethesda works with people living with Parkinson’s disease by providing specific fitness exercises, focused outpatient […]

Dear Bethesda Friends, I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe during these very worrying times. As Bethesda advances its efforts to protect our residents, tenants and staff from the novel coronavirus, I felt it was important to share an update with our community of supporters. First, I cannot thank our community […]

  For those of you old enough to remember the song, “This is Dedicated to the One I Love,” the lyrics seem to describe the current social-distancing situation. While I’m far away from you, my baby I know it’s hard for you, my baby Because it’s hard for me, my baby And the darkest hour […]

The Kandiyohi County Food Shelf supplied 28 food boxes to Bethesda residents, tenants and clients on March 23 to help ensure their food stability in the recent wake of novel coronoavirus (COVID-19) , as people stay home to reduce their exposure to the virus.   “Bethesda partnered with the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf in identifying […]

NOTICE: Visitors are not allowed, as Bethesda prepares for coronavirus (COVID-19). Bethesda is actively preparing for possible cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). Bethesda has no known cases of COVID-19. However, Bethesda is following recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and as of 2 p.m. Wednesday, March […]

Even though Valentine’s Day is over, the focus during the month of February is still on hearts – not the candy kind, but your own. February is American Heart Month, and Club Bethesda encourages older adults to show their heart some love by being active, to help keep their heart healthy and protected from disease. […]