Heart of Hutch is an active participant with McLeod for Tomorrow’s Winterfest event. Don’t miss out on the new additions for 2015.
Hutchinson, MN
Heart of Hutch is an active participant with McLeod for Tomorrow’s Winterfest event. Don’t miss out on the new additions for 2015.
Areas that are not well protected are the most susceptible: hands, feet, nose, ears. Anything that in…creases the heat loss from your body, such as exposure to wind or water, will increase your risk for frostbite.
Symptoms:
Try to keep the tissue warm (but not hot) and dry. It is important not to warm the frostbitten tissue and then allow it to refreeze because this can cause more damage. It is also important not to rub frostbitten tissue to try to warm it up. This may increase damage to the tissue as well.
Conditions such as diabetes or peripheral vascular disease may make it more difficult for people to recognize symptoms of frostbite. Alcohol use is also a major factor because it decreases patients’ ability to recognize and respond appropriately to the cold.
Frostbite can occur very quickly so limit your exposure with these sub arctic temperatures.
A very heartfelt thank you to all who participated in this year’s 2014 McLeod County Social Services Toys for Kids Drive! Without YOU this would not be possible……Thank you so much!
Hutchinson Health was provided with 100 wishes of children …in our county who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the feeling of receiving Christmas gifts and YOU provided! Hutchinson Health delivered 6 ½ large and very filled boxes of 100 (+) gifts to the toy drive. Families were able to come shop for their children who may not have had gifts this year.
Hutchinson Health enforces these restrictions to help keep our patients and staff healthy. If you are experiencing respiratory symptoms like coughing or running nose, please ask for a mask for the health of all our patients and employees.
Visitor Restrictions mean that:
Thank you for your help in preventing the spread of influenza.
Dr. James Allen will conclude his 25 years of full-time practice at Hutchinson Health later this month when we join him in celebrating his retirement. Dr. Allen is looking forward to transitioning to a part-time capacity. He will be assisting with patients in Urgent Care a couple days a week. He will also be seeing patients through the Travel Clinic for those needing travel preparation vaccines and information. He will also perform Department of Transportation physicals for truck drivers.
In reflecting on his time helping patients, Dr. Allen is appreciative of his opportunity to serve at Hutchinson Health. “I feel I have received way more from my patients than I have given. I have been fortunate to be able to do this for the last 31 years.”
It is with deep appreciation we thank Dr. Allen for his 25 years of caring service at Hutchinson Health!
Seasonal Influenza is HERE!
What can you do to protect yourself and others?
#1 Get vaccinated! Even though the vaccine may not be a direct match to this year’s drifted virus, the vaccine still provides cross protection for you and your family.
#2 Practice respiratory protection and cough etiquette. Hutchinson Health would like patients that are experiencing respiratory symptoms to ask for a mask. Masking protects everyone from contamination.
#3 Hand Hygiene! Hand Hygiene! Hand Hygiene!
#4 Avoid touching your “T” zone (eyes, nose and mouth).
#5 Wipe down surfaces frequently with disinfectant.
Stay Healthy!
Take a moment to read through these tips and formulate a plan for these situations, so you and your family are prepared.
Hutchinson Mall offers a well-lit, comfortable indoor atmosphere with convenient hours making this a great place to walk year round.
Click Mall Walking Brochure to check out the measure walking route.
OK, it’s time to create those 2105 New Year resolutions. But before you start here’s a few things to think about.
We are pleased to announce The Joint Commission has recognized Hutchinson Health as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®. Hutchinson Health has been recognized for its excellence in accountability measure performance shown to improve care for certain conditions and is one of only 1,224 hospitals in the United States to achieve the distinction as a 2013 Top Performer.
Hutchinson Health has been recognized for its achievement on the following accountability measures pneumonia and surgical care.
“At Hutchinson Health, we have made it a top priority to address patient safety and quality health care by improving upon our evidence-based care processes,” said Steve Mulder, MD, president and CEO, Hutchinson Health.
We are proud to be named a Top Performer and thank our entire hospital staff for its knowledge, teamwork and dedication to improve Hutchinson Health’s performance.
Read more information here about the Top Performer program, including eligibility criteria.
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