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NH+C has COVID-19 vaccine for everyone age 6 months and older. Call to schedule: 507-646-8019.  COVID-19 Vaccine Information 


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We’re making progress on Electronic Health Records

We’re updating our Electronic Health Records system. Here are answers to questions you may have about your medical records, prescription refills and more.

 

Your medical records

Your past medical records are accessible from our new EHR system. Your provider and care team can access your medical records while caring for you.

If you’re a MyHealth Info user, you can access your information that’s new since June 28, 2022 through MyHealth Info. That includes test results, x-rays and other imaging.

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Protect your health during extreme heat

Wow, it’s hot.

Extreme heat events in Minnesota are already occurring and are expected to become more common, more severe, and longer-lasting as our climate changes.

Protect your health during high heat and humidity:

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NH+C addresses safety measures in light of recent violence in healthcare settings

JUNE 9, 2022 – Due to recent public violence including the June 1 shooting at a hospital in Tulsa and the June 3 stabbing at a hospital in California, NH+C is addressing its safety measures against possible threats of violence in our facilities.

We have no known threat to our workforce or campuses at this time.

NH+C staff are reviewing their training on how to respond to an active threat of violence (including active shooter) if such an event were to occur on any of our campuses.

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When minutes matter, the trauma team steps up

When EMS gets called to a trauma – a car crash, a farming accident – the response is fast, and far-reaching.

As EMS rushes to the scene, the ambulance crew reports in to Medical Resource Control Center (MRCC), the regional dispatch center for emergency services. MRCC contacts the hospital’s Emergency Department, so the trauma team can prepare.

MRCC gives crucial details from the scene:

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What it’s like to be in the hospital

Hospitalization has been headline news during the pandemic. So, what’s it like to be in the hospital – whatever your illness or injury?

At Northfield Hospital, your care is led by hospitalists, doctors who specialize in hospital care. Northfield Hospital’s seven hospitalists are family practice and internal medicine doctors with additional expertise in high-acuity care – everything from recovery after surgery to injuries to heart attacks, respiratory illness, infectious disease.

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Who, when, how to seek antiviral treatment for COVID

MAY 9, 2022 -- Antiviral medicine like Paxlovid can help prevent severe illness and hospitalization from COVID.

Not everyone needs it. Those who do should act quickly, even if they don’t feel very sick at first: Treatment must be started within the first five days of symptoms to be effective.

People over 65 and those with certain risk factors should seek antiviral treatment as soon as they know they have COVID.

Risk factors:

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NH+C now scheduling second boosters of COVID vaccine

APRIL 6, 2022 -- NH+C is now scheduling second boosters of COVID vaccine for people age 50+ and for those age 12+ who are immune-compromised. Appointments are available in the Northfield Clinic on Tuesdays. Call to schedule: 507-646-8019

It must be at least 4 months since your last dose. Pfizer vaccine is available.

We encourage you to seek other options, too. The state’s Vaccine Connector is searchable by location.

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Helpline offers free Advance Care Planning assistance

Who would speak for you if you couldn’t speak for yourself?

Advance Care Planning is the process of preparing for a time when you may not be able to make your own medical decisions. The best time to make these decisions is when you are able to make your own choices.

Honoring Choices Minnesota is hosting an Advance Care Planning Helpline offering rural Minnesotans free access to education, facilitation and resources for their own advance care plan and healthcare directive. There are 10+ trained volunteer ACP facilitators in the Northfield area.

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FDA, CDC allow second booster for adults 50+ and immunocompromised people

MARCH 30, 2022 – COVID vaccine boosters are in the news again.

All adults age 50+ and those age 12+ with specific risk factors may get a second booster (a fourth dose) four months or longer after their booster.

Adults 65+ and those 50+ with specific risk factors should get a second booster, says the CDC.

On March 29, the FDA authorized a second booster of Pfizer or Moderna for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals. The CDC updated its recommendations based on the FDA’s decision.

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Northfield Hospital + Clinics allows some visitors under age 18

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 – Northfield Hospital + Clinics is allowing some visitors under age 18 as part of adjusting its COVID restrictions. This expansion may be reversed if there is an increase in positive COVID cases.

Visitors of any age with any COVID-19 symptom are not allowed.

Hospital patients may have two visitors at a time. It does not have to be the same two visitors for the whole hospital stay. Visitors under age 18 are allowed if they are able to be masked at all times. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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