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Is that snoring actually sleep apnea?
Is that snoring actually sleep apnea?
Snoring through a long winter’s night? It might be sleep apnea.
Kids, ear infections, and tubes: Advice from Dr. Gerard O’Halloran
Kids, ear infections, and tubes: Advice from Dr. Gerard O’Halloran
Ear infections are common among kids, and often painful. Ear infections happen when viruses or bacteria get into the middle ear, the space behind the ear drum, causing pressure and discomfort.
Gratitude can be good for your health
Gratitude can be good for your health
Feeling grateful? That’s healthy. Medical research has linked gratitude to better sleep, healthier hearts, and healthy social connections.
Stay healthy from holiday stress
Stay healthy from holiday stress
Holidays are busy! And can be stressful.
Recognize – and treat – Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Recognize – and treat – Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
The onset of Winter can bring Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – a form of depression that’s common in northern climates.
NH+C welcomes surgeon Ellie Cohen, MD
NH+C welcomes surgeon Ellie Cohen, MD
Surgeon Ellie Cohen, MD has joined the General Surgery practice at Northfield Hospital, whose surgeons perform a wide range of procedures – and provide 24/7 coverage for emergency surgery.
Little girl who is sick and holding her forehead
Busy classrooms can be a hotspot for spreading germs – especially with kids in close quarters.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sara Gergen offers simple tips to help keep your kids (and you!) healthy through the school year:
Northfield Hospital + Clinics named Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
Northfield Hospital + Clinics named Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
Northfield Hospital + Clinics has been named a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for NH+C’s contributions to the health of breastfeeding employees and the
 Request for Proposals for NH+C Book Design
Request for Proposals for NH+C Book Design
Northfield Hospital + Clinics invites proposals for the design for a print and electronic version of the manuscript History of the Northfield Hospital.
The Top 10 Reasons Men Put Off Doctor Visits
The Top 10 Reasons Men Put Off Doctor Visits
Visiting your provider for an annual checkup is a simple – and essential – step to staying healthy. So why do some men refuse to go to the doctor regularly?
Heavy backpacks are a pain for kids
Heavy backpacks are a pain for kids
Is that backpack too heavy? It might be hurting your child now . . . and in the future. Check out this video.  
Is prostate cancer screening right for you?
Is prostate cancer screening right for you?
It’s November (“Movember” for mustache fans), a great time to spotlight men’s health.
Flu Shots Available at NH+C Clinics
Flu Shots Available at NH+C Clinics
Here’s an easy way to protect your health this season: Get your flu shot.
Six Questions with Dr. Jasmine Kamboj, oncologist
Six Questions with Dr. Jasmine Kamboj, oncologist
First job? As an oncologist at Sanford Health in Bemidji.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thank you to members of the Breast Cancer Support Group for sharing these thoughts: What helps you most as you live with cancer?
Can’t Eat Wheat Support Group trades tips on gluten-free baking on Oct. 7
Can’t Eat Wheat Support Group trades tips on gluten-free baking on Oct. 7
Dayna Ryan shares gluten-free baking tips and tricks at the Oct. 7 meeting of the Can’t Eat Wheat Support Group.
September 16-22, 2019 is National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
September 16-22, 2019 is National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
The National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation (NRAF) recognizes the third full week of September as National Rehabilitation Week (Rehab Week), to educate people about the benefits of rehabilitat
Vaping puts youth at risk of injury, addiction
Vaping puts youth at risk of injury, addiction
Vaping is so popular – and dangerous – for teens that the Surgeon General has declared youth use of e-cigarettes an epidemic.
Olivia test drives a new Strider bike
Olivia test drives a new Strider bike
Olivia test drives a new Strider bike, donated to Northfield Hospital + Clinics by Downtown Bicycles.
Faribault Clinic moves to new, expanded location in October
Faribault Clinic moves to new, expanded location in October
Our new location – at 1980 30th St. NW, just off Lyndale Ave. west of I-35 – will have the same great teams providing orthopedics and ENT care, with bigger, comfortable exam and treatment rooms.
The Faces of Grief: Strategies for Understanding & Coping
The Faces of Grief: Strategies for Understanding & Coping
Grief can show itself in many forms.  Sometimes it can be difficult to understand that what we are feeling is related to the complexities of loss.  In an effort to acknowledge the deep challenge of
NH+C hosts “Living Well with Chronic Pain” workshop
NH+C hosts “Living Well with Chronic Pain” workshop
This free, six-week workshop is designed for people living with chronic pain to help better manage their symptoms and improve their daily lives.
Birth Center, Northfield Clinic and Women’s Health Center expansions begin
Birth Center, Northfield Clinic and Women’s Health Center expansions begin
We’re rolling up our sleeves starting Sept. 11 with two big construction projects – expanding the Birth Center, plus the two clinics on the Northfield Hospital campus.
Baby Station open for 2019 Defeat of Jesse James Days
Baby Station open for 2019 Defeat of Jesse James Days
Are you bringing your baby to Defeat of Jesse James Days in Northfield? Visit the Baby Station in the Express Care Clinic for a quiet, indoor space to feed and change your baby.
Oncologist Jasmine Kamboj, MD joins Northfield Hospital + Clinics
Oncologist Jasmine Kamboj, MD joins Northfield Hospital + Clinics
Northfield Hospital + Clinics welcomes Dr. Jasmine Kamboj, a hematologist and oncologist who joins the Cancer Care & Infusion Center at Northfield Hospital this month.
Doctor Ashley Marek, MD
How to recognize – and treat – a hernia
Ouch! Is it a hernia? Surgeon Ashley Marek, MD explains:
Neurologist Robert Jacoby, MD speaks to Parkinson’s Support Group on July 24
The Parkinson’s Support Group welcomes neurologist and Parkinson’s specialist Robert Jacoby, MD for a discussion on the prevalence of OFF periods in Parkinson’s Disease. Dr.
Manganese in water? For formula, use a filter
Manganese in water? For formula, use a filter
By Ben Flannery, MD
Long Term Care Center scores #2 in statewide Family Satisfaction Survey
Long Term Care Center scores #2 in statewide Family Satisfaction Survey
May we brag for a minute?
Certified Nurse Midwife joins Women’s Health Center
Certified Nurse Midwife joins Women’s Health Center
Northfield Hospital + Clinics welcomes certified nurse midwife Jessica Bohren, APRN, CNM. She joins our Women’s Health Center as we expand options for care with pregnancy and birth.
Why volunteer? Ask Jacob Heath
Why volunteer? Ask Jacob Heath
Jacob Heath (Carleton College, class of 2019) volunteers in Same Day Surgery to complement his pre-med education. We asked about his experience. Best part? “Working with the nurses.
When it’s time for a mammogram, should you ask for 3D?
When it’s time for a mammogram, should you ask for 3D?
Great question. NPR’s “Health Shots” explains the benefits of 3D mammography, including new research that shows better detection of cancer with 3D images for women as young as 40 and women 65-plus
Family Medicine physician Suzanne Schaefer joins Lakeville Clinic
Family Medicine physician Suzanne Schaefer joins Lakeville Clinic
Northfield Hospital + Clinics welcomes Suzanne Schaefer, MD to its Lakeville Clinic, caring for patients of all ages.
Managing pain if you’re worried about opioids
Managing pain if you’re worried about opioids
The growing problem – and national conversation – of opioid addiction may be affecting the way you think about your own health care.
Get a jump on knee injuries
Whether you’re a professional athlete, weekend warrior, or someon
What do farmers, factory workers and texters have in common?
Hand or wrist pain makes it hard to manage daily tasks.
Treatment options for osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, caused by aging and sometimes by injury. When the protective cartilage between the bones of your joints wears down, it’s painful.
Shoulder pain? It may be your rotator cuff
Shoulder pain? It may be your rotator cuff
If your shoulder hurts when you swing a golf club or tennis rack
3D printing guides joint replacement
3D printing guides joint replacement
When millimeters matter, it helps to have a guide.
New Lactation Services Offered at the Birth Center
New Lactation Services Offered at the Birth Center
Moms and babies have a new resource for help with mealtimes.
Spring forward at the Women’s Health Fair on May 9
Spring forward at the Women’s Health Fair on May 9
Busy women – especially those who care for kids and perhaps aging parents – tend to put their own health last. We invite you to put yourself first for an evening.
Parkinson’s patients get LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD®
Parkinson’s patients get LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD®
We’re proud to offer LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD®, a therapy program to improve movement and voice for patients with Parkinson’s.
Cancer Rehabilitation helps you stay active
Cancer Rehabilitation helps you stay active
We’re proud to offer Cancer Rehabilitation therapy for people with cancer and cancer survivors.
Have you scheduled your Medicare Annual Wellness visit? (It’s free)
Have you scheduled your Medicare Annual Wellness visit? (It’s free)
Are you a member of Medicare? You’re entitled to FREE “Annual Wellness Visits.” These visits are 100% covered by Medicare with no out of pocket expense to you.
Do you snore? It might be sleep apnea
If someone in your house has a snoring problem, that could be a warning sign of sleep apnea. Dr. Gerard O'Halloran, ENT specialist, discusses this fairly common condition. “It’s good to address...
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
A free group workshop designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend.  Whether you are helping a parent, spouse, or friend who lives at home, in as
Being Mortal a PBS FRONTLINE film featuring Dr. Atul Gawande
Being Mortal a PBS FRONTLINE film featuring Dr. Atul Gawande
April 23, 2019 – 7:00-8:30pm Carleton College Weitz Cinema 320 Third St. East, Northfield
Sinus Headaches or Nasal Headaches?
Sinus Headaches or Nasal Headaches?
ENT specialist Gerard O'Halloran, MD explains: Do you have pain or pressure beneath your eyes or in your forehead – what most people would call a sinus headache? Is it worse when you have a cold, are...
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
There are broad nutritional benefits to eating a c
Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair runs April 23-27, 2019
Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair runs April 23-27, 2019
It’s a sure sign of Spring: The annual Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair. The 2019 Book Fair will take place April 23-27 at the Northfield Ice Arena on Highway 3.
Six questions with David McIntyre, MD
Six questions with David McIntyre, MD
First job? Stock boy at Kmart in Faribault. I remember showing up for work my first day in white pants and a shirt and tie and there was a dumpster fire that I got to clean up in my white pants and...
child crawling on floor
Understanding Childhood Vaccines
Pediatrician Ben Flannery, MD helps you understand childhood vaccines – why your child needs them, when to get them, and common side effects. The Vaccine Schedule
Free classes on Advance Care Planning set for February 11 and March 4

Free classes on Advance Care Planning set for February 11 and March 4

Free classes on Advance Care Planning set for February 11 and March 4
Northfield Hospital + Clinics introduces a free class to help individuals understand Advance Care Planning and get a start on
Northfield, MN Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic
Clinic and Birth Center Expansions
Plans are moving forward to expand both the Northfield Clinic and the Birth Center in 2019.
NH+C welcomes Jodi Wieczorek as Director of the Cancer Care & Infusion Center
NH+C welcomes Jodi Wieczorek as Director of the Cancer Care & Infusion Center
Northfield Hospital + Clinics has named Jodi Wieczorek, APRN, AGCNS-BC, ACHPN, OCN as Director of the Cancer Care & Infusion Center on the Northfield Hospital campus.
Stay healthy by managing holiday stress
Stay healthy by managing holiday stress
Holidays aren’t always happy.
Tips for a Safe Holiday Season with Food Allergies
Tips for a Safe Holiday Season with Food Allergies
If you manage food allergies for yourself or your
Should I get a flu vaccine while pregnant?
If you're pregnant, you may be wondering: Should I get a flu vaccine while pregnant?
Good sleep can make school better
By Bryan Hoff, MD
Shepley, Wille complete 30 years . . . together
Shepley, Wille complete 30 years . . . together
It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Plastic surgeon provides breast reconstruction at Northfield Hospital
Plastic surgeon provides breast reconstruction at Northfield Hospital
We’re proud to introduce plastic surgeon Valerie Lemaine, MD, MPH who is working with our general surgeons to provide breast reconstruction at
Six Questions with Dr. Amy Kraushaar, pediatrician
Six Questions with Dr. Amy Kraushaar, pediatrician
First job? I was a hostess at a golf course restaurant all during high school. I learned customer service, and how to work with people – good skills that still serve me well.
Start the school year right with “healthy sleep”
Start the school year right with “healthy sleep”
Waking up for school can be tough on kids and parents. Shifting from summer to a busy (early!) school routine makes it tempting to cut corners on sleep.
Wake Up to Snoring
Wake Up to Snoring
Do you snore? Maybe. Does someone you love snore? You can answer that more easily. The answer can affect your health in surprising ways.
LifeSource honors Northfield Hospital for organ donations
LifeSource honors Northfield Hospital for organ donations
Organ donation saves and heals lives. Hospitals play a delicate role as a bridge between donors and recipients.
Say hello to pediatrician Amy Kraushaar, DO.
Say hello to pediatrician Amy Kraushaar, DO
Dr. Kraushaar loves the laughter and curiosity of kids. She’s a pediatric specialist who cares for children and adolescents in the Northfield Clinic, starting August 7.
High Blood Pressure: How (and why) to manage it
High Blood Pressure: How (and why) to manage it
At every check-up, one of the routine steps is a blood pressure check. Why is it so important?
Protect your health by recognizing and managing stress
Protect your health by recognizing and managing stress
Feeling stressed out? That can be hard on your health. Dr. Randolph Reister shares advice about recognizing and managing stress:
Northfield Hospital + Clinics honored 101 employees
Northfield Hospital + Clinics honored 101 employees
Northfield Hospital + Clinics honored 101 employees – with a combined 1,134 years of service – at its annual Length of Service Awards.
Concussion safety, on and off the field
Concussion safety, on and off the field
Enjoying summer activities? Make sure you’re protecting your head.
Dr. Katherine Helgen gives advice on travel medicine
Dr. Katherine Helgen gives advice on travel medicine
Got travel plans for summer? Dr. Katherine Helgen offers tips on preparing before you go, to stay healthy while you travel:
Long Term Care Center earns 5-star rating, seven years in a row
Long Term Care Center earns 5-star rating, seven years in a row
The Long Term Care Center earned a 5-star rating – the most stars possible – for 2018 from CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Aching hands? Therapist Kathy Heimer offers advice
Aching hands? Therapist Kathy Heimer offers advice
Are your hands aching from yardwork and gardening? Here’s some advice from certified hand therapist Kathy Heimer OTR/L, CHT:
Stay safe in summer heat
Heat is the #1 cause of weather-related death in the U.S. Protect your health during high heat and humidity.
Healthy sleep boosts wellness at every age
Healthy sleep boosts wellness at every age
Sleep changes as you age. The amount of ZZZs your body needs, your ability to fall (and stay) asleep, your body’s response to lack of sleep . . . it’s a shifting landscape.
Need 911? Here’s what to expect
Emergencies are scary. Brian Edwards, Chief of Emergency Medical Services, talks about what takes place when you call 911 . . . and how you can help first responders help you. 
Northfield’s Book Fair set to hit $1 million in sales
Northfield’s Book Fair set to hit $1 million in sales
Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair runs April 24-28, 2018
Express Care Clinic opens April 9 in downtown Northfield
Express Care Clinic opens April 9 in downtown Northfield
Northfield Hospital + Clinics offers convenient walk-in care Your new Express Care Clinic is just around the corner . . . opening April 9 in downtown Northfield.
Kick off Spring and Summer with family-friendly exercise
Kick off Spring and Summer with family-friendly exercise
Spring is here! (Er, it’s coming . . . .) With warmer days ahead, think about adding exercise to your daily family routine. It’s a great way to establish healthy habits for life.
Northfield Hospital connected two people across a century.
Northfield Hospital connected two people across a century
When Margit Fredrickson turned 100, her son Karl thought it would be nice to celebrate with someone who shares her birthday.
Coping with Stress
Coping with Stress
Everyone experiences stress at times. The National Institutes of Mental Health highlights three distinct kinds of stress:
Six Questions with Dr. Adam Ailabouni, Family Medicine physician
Six Questions with Dr. Adam Ailabouni, Family Medicine physician
First job? I was a basket boy at the Farmington pool across the street from my house. I was the guy who took your stuff to store in a basket while you swam.
Shingles? There’s a vaccine for that
Shingles? There’s a vaccine for that
Remember having chickenpox as a kid? It might strike again . . . as shingles.
Ah, winter . . . the season of germs
Ah, winter . . . the season of germs
So, how do health professionals stay well when they’re exposed to germs all day? And what’s their advice for you? 
Do you have tendon pain too? Tenex may help.
Do you have tendon pain too? Tenex may help.
Tenex is a one-time treatment for chronic tendon pain.
80 new donors in Northfield now, ready to give life-saving bone marrow when it’s needed!
80 new donors in Northfield now, ready to give life-saving bone marrow when it’s needed!
NH+C’s Surgical Services team and St.
Holiday gatherings often center on food.
Holiday gatherings often center on food
Holiday gatherings often center on food. Our favorite treats symbolize connection and celebration. But for families managing food allergies, this heightened emphasis on food is stressful.
Healthcare hub under construction in downtown Northfield
Healthcare hub under construction in downtown Northfield
Construction is now underway to expand downtown healthcare resources in the Sterling Pharmacy building on Division Street at 7th Street.
What’s your risk for prediabetes?
What’s your risk for prediabetes?
Eighty four million Americans have prediabetes. Are you one?
Mayor Rhonda Pownell and doctors and staff receiving their awards
Northfield honored as a “Bookend Community” by Reach Out and Read
Northfield has been designated as a “Bookend Communi
Guide to treats
Tricks for managing food allergies at Halloween
Kids love Halloween – carving pumpkins, bobbing for
Six Questions with Sara Gergen, MSN, CPNP-PC, NNP-BC
Six Questions with Sara Gergen, MSN, CPNP-PC, NNP-BC
Sara is a neonatal nurse practitioner who cares for
Jose Fulco, MD is one of the top doctors in Minnesota

Dr. Fulco is honored among leading surgeons in Minnesota Monthly’s annual “Top Doctors” feature . . . the only Northfield doctor on the prestigious list of physicians in the Twin Cities and beyond.

Jose Fulco, MD is one of the top doctors in Minnesota
Dr. Fulco is honored among leading surgeons in Minnesota Monthly’s annual “Top Doctors” feature . . .
Neonatal specialist Sara Gergen joins Northfield Hospital + Clinics
Neonatal specialist Sara Gergen joins Northfield Hospital + Clinics
Sara Gergen, APRN, CPNP-PC, NNP-BC brings special ex
Mammograms save lives. Is it time for yours?
Care Center in October and treat yourself to a spa-l
Start the school year right with “healthy sleep”
By Stacey Zell, RT
Got music? Share your talents with Northfield Hospice
Got music? Share your talents with Northfield Hospice
Music is a powerful tool for those at the end of life.
Six questions with Mukti Patel, PA-C
Six questions with Mukti Patel, PA-C
First job? I was a Candy Striper at a hospital in Georgia when I was 14. It opened my eyes to the hospital, and it was an interesting place to be and to help people.
NH+C’s Lakeville Clinic welcomes Sara Lybarger, PA-C
NH+C’s Lakeville Clinic welcomes Sara Lybarger, PA-C
Lakeville resident Sara Lybarger, PA-C has joined the Lakeville Clinic, caring for patients of all ages.
Reading to young children helps develop their brains
Reading to young children helps develop their brains
Ever notice how children seem to light up when you read to them? Maybe what you’re seeing is neurons firing as you stimulate their brains.
NH+C’s Farmington Clinic welcomes Mukti Patel, PA-C
NH+C’s Farmington Clinic welcomes Mukti Patel, PA-C
Mukti Patel, PA-C has joined the Farmington Clinic, caring for patients of all ages. Mukti has 13 years’ experience as a Certified Physician Assistant, primarily in Family Medicine.
How to protect your children against measles
How to protect your children against measles
By Ben Flannery, MD When it comes to preventing measles, age matters.
Tips on Preventing Lyme Disease
Tips on Preventing Lyme Disease
Blech, ticks. They make most people nervous . . . and they can make you pretty sick, too.
Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair
A salute to the Book Fair Volunteers
Our friends at the Northfield Hospital Auxiliary have done it again. It was another record-breaking year for the Annual Book Fair, with $65,200 in sales. Wow!
April is National Occupational Therapy Month.
April is National Occupational Therapy Month.
Each year, Occupational therapy enables people of all ages live life to the fullest.
Support Groups serve patients and their loved ones
Support Groups serve patients and their loved ones
We all need encouragement sometimes. NH+C has support groups to serve many interests. Is one of these right for you?
SAD is one form of depression that’s common in winter
SAD is one form of depression that’s common in winter
Happy Spring! If you experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), you might be feeling renewed energy as the days grow longer and we get more sunlight.
Northfield Hospital & Clinics partners with Minneapolis Heart Institute®
Northfield Hospital & Clinics partners with Minneapolis Heart Institute®
Northfield Hospital & Clinics and Minneapolis Heart Institute® announce a new collaboration in  cardiology care for patients in the greater Northfield area.
Here’s your fashion tip for March: Royal blue is in season.
Here’s your fashion tip for March: Royal blue is in season.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month . . . and Friday (March 3) is national “Dress in Blue Day” to encourage everyone 50 and older to get screened for colon cancer.
Long Term Care Center honored by U.S. News & World Report
Congratulations to
Six Questions with April Fitzloff, PA-C
Six Questions with April Fitzloff, PA-C
First job? Corn detasseling as a young teenager.
Aromatherapy enhances patients’ experience
Aromatherapy enhances patients’ experience
  Aromatherapy helps patients feel more at ease during a hospital visit, and more comfortable during medical procedures like chemotherapy.
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month
This Valentine’s Day, consider a gift to yourself: the gift of a healthy heart.
Six Questions with Jill Galassi, Nurse Practitioner
Six Questions with Jill Galassi, Nurse Practitioner
See what our new provider of Women’s Health says.
Women’s Health Center Expands with Two New Providers
Women’s Health Center Expands with Two New Providers
The Women’s Health Center of Northfield Hospital & Clinics is adding two advanced practice providers, expanding OB/GYN services for women of all ages.
Set Healthy Nutrition Goals for the New Year
Set Healthy Nutrition Goals for the New Year
After celebrating the holidays (and maybe over indulging in our favorite foods), it’s not surprising that we’re ready for a fresh start in January.
Knitters donate hats for newborns
Knitters donate hats for newborns
Babies look so cute in hats! Every baby born at Northfield Hospital gets a handmade hat to wear home. With over 500 babies a year . . . that’s a lot of knitting.
EMS' Mark Weiberg honored with Morris A. Miller Health Hero Award
Scott County presented its  Morris A. Miller Health Hero Award to paramedic Mark Weiberg on Dec. 20 to  honor Weiberg  for his actions on Feb.
Travel Tips from Dr. O’Halloran: Solving Airplane Ears
Travel Tips from Dr. O’Halloran: Solving Airplane Ears
Many people have trouble with plugging or pain in their ears during airplane rides. Most people have trouble during the plane's descent.
NH&C donation funds heart monitors for High School
Northfield Hospital & Clinics donated $15,450 to Northfield School District to purchase 40 wrist-wearable heart monitors for high school students to track their physical  activity during PE cla
Diabetes and Depression
Diabetes and Depression
People with diabetes are more than twice as likely as others to have depression. 
Six Questions with Dr. Michelle Muench
Six Questions with Dr. Michelle Muench
First job? Waitressing, in high school. My parents own the bowling center in Northfield, and I grew up waitressing there. 
NH&C reveals new logo
NH&C reveals new logo
NH&C is getting a new look! We are happy to unveil our new logo, which will begin appearing on NH&C materials starting in November.
Discrimination is Against the Law
Northfield Hospital & Clinics (NH&C) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
Naloxone Saves Lives
Rice County health professionals are spreading the word that  Naloxone  can save  lives – and  ordinary citizens  can help.
New endoscopy services now available through Surgery Center
The Surgery Center has added two new endoscopy procedures, both designed to study the esophagus. These specialty tests are not common throughout the area; now,
Fall = Flu season. Did you get your flu shot yet?
Fall = Flu season. Did you get your flu shot yet?
Your vaccination protects your family and friends (and you!) by keeping the virus from spreading. Our clinics make it quick and easy. Call for an appointment.
CSMR Celebrates National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
CSMR Celebrates National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
Happy National Rehab WeekSeptember 18 - 24, 2016 
Northfield Hospital recognized for excellence in patient safety
Northfield Hospital recognized for excellence in patient safety
Northfield Hospital has been recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) for superior performance in patient safety – one of just 16 hospitals statewide lauded by MHA for excellence in p
 Six Questions with Dr. Ben Flannery
Six Questions with Dr. Ben Flannery
First job? I was a lifeguard, and I worked in a bookstore in the mall. I was around 15.
Cataracts: Causes and Cures, Dr Michelle Muench
Cataracts: Causes and Cures
Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible vision loss for people 55 and older. What causes cataracts (hint: are you wearing your sunglasses?) and how can they be treated?
Sitting or standing at work: Help, or hype?
Sitting or standing at work: Help, or hype?
Ergonomics specialist and athletic trainer Sam Erickson, ATC, CSCS shares an NPR story on those trendy standing work stations – and their impact on your health. Turns out
Six Questions with Dr. Katie Helgen
Six Questions with Dr. Katie Helgen
Dr. Helgen sees patients in the Northfield Clinic. She also treats in-patients as a hospitalist.
NH&C’s Northfield and Farmington Clinics honored for diabetes and vascular disease care
Northfield Hospital & Clinics has been recognized with a 2016 Minnesota Bridges to Excellence Award for improving care delivery and outcomes fo
Dr. Gerard O'Halloran explains You don’t have to swim to get Swimmer’s Ear.
You don’t have to swim to get Swimmer’s Ear.
ENT specialist Dr. Gerard O’Halloran explains:
1-2-3 Read Program
1-2-3 Read Program
Thanks, KYMN for talking with Dr. Ben Flannery and Board member CC Linstroth about a cool early-literacy program that's getting its start at the Northfield Clinic.
military veterans now get special recognition at Northfield Hospital
Military veterans now get special recognition at Northfield Hospital.
When patients arrive in the Emergency Department, during their initial RN interview the nurse asks about their military status.
keep hydrated - why is water important
Keeping Hydrated – Why is Water Important?
Dehydration is the loss of water from the body. As you age, you are more at risk for dehydration.
Long Term Care Carnival
Long Term Care's 1st Carnival
It’s Carnival time! The Long Term Care Center at Northfield Hospital & Clinics held its first-ever carnival for residents, staff, families and friends on July 26.
Six Questions with Dr. Amunrud
Six Questions with Dr. Amunrud
 First job? I cleaned construction trucks and mowed lawns for a construction company. I was 14.
Elko New Market Golf Tournament pros play
Fore! Clinic pros play Elko New Market tourney
Dr. Greg Randall and Nicole Strusz-Mueller golfed in the Elko New Market Tournament as part of            ENM's Fire & Rescue Days . . .
Celebrated the Doctors at Lonsdale Clinic
Thank you to Lori Nickel and the Lonsdale News-Review for the photos and story
Is swaddling safe?
Is swaddling safe?
A blanket wrapped snugly around your baby’s body can resemble the mother’s womb and help soothe your newborn baby.
Northfield and Lonsdale welcome new family medicine physician
Northfield and Lonsdale welcome new family medicine physician
Dr. Jack Felland likes variety.
 Welcome new Oncologist, Sarah Kratz, MD
Welcome new Oncologist, Sarah Kratz, MD
Sarah Kratz, MD provides compassionate care for people with cancer. With over 30 years of experience, she comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in hematology and oncology.
New Evening Hours for Adults
Kids aren’t the only ones who need a doctor in the evening.
And now, a word about colons
By Randolph Reister, MDMarch is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. I know: You don’t want to talk about it.
Flu hits Minnesota late this year
Flu season has arrived.
Meet Dr. Nicole Dohm-Palmer
Meet Dr. Nicole Dohm-Palmer
Nicole Dohm-Palmer, MD, an Obstetrics and Gynecology physician, joined Women’s Health Center on September 8.
New CFO named
Scott Edin, a healthcare finance professional with more than 30 years of experience, has been named Northfield Hospital & Clinics’ Vice President of
Hospital receives trauma designation
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently renewed Northfield Hospital’s designation as a Level 4 trauma hospital.

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