COVID surge: How NH+C is managing . . . how you can help
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 -- NH+C CEO Steve Underdahl addresses the current surge in COVID cases:
With COVID cases rising across Minnesota, people are concerned about their own health, and about healthcare facilities. I share that concern.
At NH+C, we take the surge in COVID cases very seriously. Our hospital and clinics continue to adapt as we care for all health conditions safely.
NO VISITORS ALLOWED at Northfield Hospital
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 – Northfield Hospital + Clinics no longer allows visitors at Northfield Hospital as of Tuesday, November 17.
NO VISITORS are permitted at Northfield Hospital.
Northfield Hospital + Clinics is prohibiting hospital visitors to protect patients and staff as COVID-19 cases rise across the region.
As of Tuesday, November 17:
NH+C tightens visitor restrictions, reviews elective surgeries
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 – Northfield Hospital + Clinics is tightening visitor restrictions to protect patients and staff as COVID-19 cases rise across the region.
No visitors who are COVID-positive or have any COVID symptoms will be allowed under any circumstances. All persons are screened on entry for symptoms and temperature.
As of Tuesday, November 10, hospital restrictions are:
Pediatrician Ben Flannery, MD addresses parents’ concerns about COVID
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 – Got questions about kids and COVID-19? Pediatrician Ben Flannery, MD and Growing Up Healthy recently hosted a COVID info session for Latinx parents . . . reliable information in Spanish and English on preventing COVID, watching for symptoms, and getting care safely in the clinics and hospital – for any condition.
Watch the full Zoom session here.
Learn more: bit.ly/nhc-covid19
Orthopedics adds evening hours
Our orthopedics team will see you now . . . in the evening.
NH+C has *NEW* evening hours in Northfield -- plus daytime appointments in Northfield, Faribault, Lakeville and Farmington.
We work with all primary care providers, health systems, and insurance carriers. We welcome patients from Allina, Mayo, Fairview, Park Nicollet and more.
Make your own appointment directly: (507) 646-8900
For Faribault appointments: (507) 334-1601
You have a choice in your care. Thanks for choosing NH+C.
Northfield Clinic expands: Take a video tour
OCTOBER 2, 2020 – We’ve expanded our Northfield Clinic! This quick video tour showcases the highlights:
- More space, with more appointments (so you can see your provider sooner)
- Fresh new spaces for Pediatrics and Family Medicine, plus ENT, Cardiology, Surgery, and Women’s Health
- 12 new exam rooms
- Lab services are now at the front of the clinic for your convenience
Precautions are in place to care for all patients safely and comfortably.
Make an appointment: (507) 646-1494
COVID Tips for Fall from Dr. Kelly Meyer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 – Fall is here! New school year, changing weather, more time indoors . . . all bring new challenges for the risk of COVID.
Pediatrician Kelly Meyer, DO, FAAP gives tips on staying healthy – and in good spirits – with the change of season.
The number of COVID cases in Minnesota has stayed fairly stable through the summer. With the shift in seasons, health experts expect to see an increase in cases. It’s hard to know when, or how it will take shape. So it’s important to maintain healthy habits.
Dr. Amunrud offers COVID safety tips for school and daycare
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 -- It's almost school time! Pediatrician Todd Amunrud, DO offers COVID safety tips for school and daycare:
Prevention is key. Masks, cleaning, and physical distance are all important to prevent spread of virus. Keep a high standard for these habits. Be firm and diligent.
Masks for everyone over 2 years old. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends masks for all kids 2+ anytime they’re not in their own home. In general, there is no health condition that prevents a person from wearing a mask.
NH+C expands COVID-19 testing: Exposed, but no symptoms
JULY 6, 2020 – Northfield Hospital + Clinics expands COVID testing to include asymptomatic people (no symptoms) who have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID.
Exposure is being within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes without a mask to a person who has tested positive for COVID.
Northfield Hospital + Clinics eases visitor restrictions
JUNE 29, 2020 – Northfield Hospital + Clinics is allowing some visitors to the hospital and clinics as part of adjusting its COVID restrictions. Visitor requirements and screening will limit patient and staff exposure. This expansion may be reversed if there’s an increase in positive COVID cases.
The Long Term Care Center is NOT allowing visitors. Restrictions continue for the Long Term Care Center, to protect residents from possible exposure to coronavirus. (Skilled nursing facilities are regulated separately from hospitals, with different requirements.)