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
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.
Your health and actions in the era of COVID
Dr. Jennifer Fischer and Dr. Katherine Helgen answer your questions about caring for your health in the era of COVID.
Learn more: bit.ly/nhc-care-during-covid
NH+C’s Lakeville Clinic reopens
MAY 28, 2020 – Northfield Hospital + Clinics reopens its Lakeville Clinic on Monday, June 1 for primary and specialty care.
Providers in Lakeville – plus NH+C’s Northfield, Farmington and Faribault clinics – return to their regular schedules on June 1, including evening hours.
Plans are being made to reopen the Lonsdale Clinic later in June. For now, Urgent Care in Lakeville and Express Care Clinic in Northfield remain closed.
All NH+C clinics are taking precautions for the safety of patients and staff.
NH+C’s Faribault Clinic reopens
MAY 27, 2020 – Northfield Hospital + Clinics is reopening its Faribault Clinic for Orthopedics and
ENT (ear, nose and throat) care. Plus: Mac is back.
The Faribault Clinic also welcomes Dr. David McIntyre, a family medicine doctor and Faribault
native now seeing patients in NH+C’s Faribault Clinic. Dr. McIntyre continues to see patients in
the Northfield Clinic, too.
Care for your health during the pandemic
Your health needs don’t stop because of COVID-19. Northfield Hospital + Clinics doesn’t stop, either. Download our "Care During COVID" Guide here.
We are caring for essential health needs during the pandemic. With systemwide precautions in all our locations – plus Video Visits – we can care for you safely.
We encourage you to call your clinic to discuss your health concerns. We’ll review your condition and determine the best option for you – whether that’s a Video Visit or being seen in person.
Care for your health during the pandemic: Chronic conditions, and acute care
Your health needs don’t stop because of COVID-19. Northfield Hospital + Clinics doesn’t stop, either.
We are caring for essential health needs during the pandemic. With systemwide precautions in all our locations – plus Video Visits – we can care for you safely.
Chronic conditions: It takes consistent care to manage conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease. Stay in touch with your provider via clinic appointments or Video Visits. Your provider will work with you to determine the best options for your care.
Care for your health during the pandemic: Older adults
Your health needs don’t stop because of COVID-19. Northfield Hospital + Clinics doesn’t stop, either.
We are caring for essential health needs during the pandemic. With systemwide precautions in all our locations – plus Video Visits – we can care for you safely.
Older adults can have multiple health problems or complex conditions. Consistent, coordinated care helps manage overall health.
NH+C offers Video Visits for clinic care in your home
APRIL 27, 2020 – Northfield Hospital + Clinics now has Video Visits as a new alternative for clinic appointments.
Video Visits are face-to-face appointments with a NH+C health care provider through a phone, computer or tablet. Video Visits help you and your provider manage chronic conditions like diabetes or asthma, or treat common illnesses like sinus infections, rashes or allergies.
Is that snoring actually sleep apnea?
Snoring through a long winter’s night? It might be sleep apnea. ENT specialist Gerard O’Halloran, MD – board-certified in sleep medicine – explains how sleep apnea is diagnosed and treated.
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a common disorder with one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. It affects about 20 million adults in the U.S., and many don’t realize that they have it.