Our History

Glacial Ridge Hospital is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3), 19-bed 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 serve this area and beyond including Alexandria.

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.
 

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.