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Jennifer Hruska, MD, MPH, is now seeing patients at Ridgeview’s Sleep Medicine practice in Waconia. Dr. Hruska’s special medical interests include sleep during pregnancy and its impact on maternal and fetal outcomes; the relationship between weight and sleep disorders; parasomnias; sleep-disordered breathing; and the effects of sleep deprivation on overall well-being.

Thirty-nine Ridgeview and Ridgeview-associated physicians were named to the 30th edition of the Top Doctors list published by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.

Erin Belisle, DNP, Gastroenterology, is now seeing patients in Waconia. Belisle’s special medical interests include chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic esophagitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Ridgeview has announced the promotion of Matthew Herold, MD, Chief Medical Officer, to Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) at Ridgeview

Ridgeview Foundation has received a $350,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust to support the expansion of Ridgeview’s cardiology services at its Waconia campus, helping ensure patients across the region have access to timely, high-quality heart care close to home.

Ridgeview Board of Directors names Ben Nielsen as new President and CEO.

Ridgeview President and CEO Mike Phelps was recently recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) with an MHA Committee Legacy Award for his work with and leadership of MHA’s Policy and Advocacy Committee.

Ridgeview has been recognized as a 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ recipient by Healthgrades®, placing Ridgeview among the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience for the 19th consecutive year.