We are receiving many questions in regard to vaccines for patients. The best way to get current information and be ready to schedule when you are eligible, is to go to HealthPartners.com and create an online account or download our mobile app. This will notify you via email and you will be able to schedule on your online account. Already have an account, you are set to receive notifications. ... Continue Reading
COVID 19 and Mental Health
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Free Outdoor Wi-Fi Access
Hutchinson Health has installed free outdoor Wi-Fi internet access points for public use around our facility. To support distance learning and people working from many locations, we wanted to provide a WiFi hotspot for those that may need assistance accessing the internet, an opportunity to hop on our outdoor system. There are two parking areas with the ability for an internet connection. One location is in the Plaza 15 parking lot and the second is in the Hutchinson Health Clinic parking lot. Please look for the blue WiFi signs to obtain the best signal. We strategically placed the signal away from entrances, for safety. The photo below has the parking spots highlighted in blue for your reference. The internet access will appear as “GUEST” when you search for the address. Map below attached. ... Continue Reading
Here are the RN’s helping support our Providers
Hutchinson Health Clinic Manager, Liz Carroll, announced our new Integrated Care Model last week. Here are the registered nurse care coordinators that will be helping us deliver an enhanced patient-centered care experience for you and your family! ... Continue Reading
Distance Learning Tips
Is distance learning becoming a pain? Posture and ergonomics is a big issue for adults in the workplace. The goal of ergonomics is to reduce stress and eliminate injuries and disorders associated with the overuse of muscles, bad posture and repeated tasks (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). With distance learning, as well as how our kids are staying in contact with friends and family via the internet, this is now becoming an issue for our children. Follow the same rules for adults: Kids should sit with their elbows, hips and knees all bent at a 90 degree angle Don’t let their feet dangle Screens or reading material should be directly in front to them and at eye level to avoid looking down or up too much and straining neck muscles Use props to make adjustments. Work with what you have. A box can be ... Continue Reading
A New Integrated Care Model – what is it and why do we have it?
Clinic Manager Elizabeth Carroll is thrilled to announce the implementation of a new integrated care model at the Hutchinson Health Clinic. What is an integrated care model?- Carroll explains that this model is designed to provide additional support to the patients’ of Hutchinson Health Clinic through the use of proactive care planning, strategic patient outreach and advanced-level nursing interventions, both remotely and in-person. These interventions are timely and coordinated with your entire care team. This model welcomes the addition of four Registered Nurses to our care team as well as internal reorganization of the current support team. This addition and reorganization aligns the care team to be delivering care at the top of their licenses in a collaborative and efficient manner that best fits our patient’s ... Continue Reading
Welcome Berkley Duenow first baby of 2021
Our first baby of the new year arrived Friday , January 1st at 9:47 pm. Welcome to the world sweet girl , Berkley Duenow. Proud parents Mikayla Mcilrath and Tyler Duenow. Berkley was 7 lbs 11 ounces. Congratulations! ... Continue Reading
COVID is stressful on us all
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Vaccine is here!
A Christmas package of vaccine was delivered today! What a hopeful day! Dr. Brian Pollmann, Dr. Kathleen Byron and Amy Schmitz were among our first health care workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As more doses become available to the public, these vaccines will be key to stopping the pandemic and returning to normal life. In the meantime, keep distancing, masking and hand-washing! ... Continue Reading
Shot of Hope
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this picture says it all. The Hutchinson Health COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Planning Team gathered at the Park in Library Square in Downtown Hutchinson. This vaccine is a great weapon in our fight during this pandemic. It is an awesome clinical achievement and we have come together to make the very most of this opportunity. But that’s not enough. We also see this as a shot of HOPE. With this vaccine, we are moving upstream in our fight, from treatment to prevention. We will continue to focus on every battle in this war, but our HOPE shines brighter as we begin the administration of the COVID-19 Vaccine with those directly caring for COVID Patients on Monday, December 21st. We look forward to expanding this to other groups as soon as we are able. Pictured: Front Row- Kristi ... Continue Reading