SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 – The Minnesota Nurses Association is planning to go on strike Sept. 12-14 in hospitals in the metro and Duluth. NH+C has plans in place to provide safe care throughout this time.
The strike does not include nurses at NH+C.
The strike does impact NH+C’s ability to transfer patients.
Some surgeries may have to be postponed or rescheduled. Elective surgery patients who are affected will be contacted directly by NH+C one day in advance of their scheduled surgery if it needs to be rescheduled.
NH+C will continue to perform urgent and emergent surgeries. Emergency surgery services continue to be available 24/7 at Northfield Hospital.
Go to the Emergency Department if you have a serious or life-threatening condition. Call 911 if you cannot wait.
Go to the Emergency Department for:
Head Injury Stroke Severe Bleeding Chest Pain Abdominal Pain Difficulty Breathing Severe Pain Newborn Fever Major Trauma Suicidal Thoughts
Expect extended wait times in the ED, Urgent Care, and clinics.
Choose clinic options for non-urgent in-person appointments, Video Visits and eCare. Please plan ahead; it may take longer to get an appointment.
Please understand our circumstances. Please be patient with our staff.
And please take care of yourself. Prevent the illnesses and injuries you can, and get care when you need it.