Hutchinson Health no longer has Fluarix flu vaccine for ages 2-64 years. We do still have a large supply of the Fluad vaccine for 65 + adults. If you are interested in getting the flu vaccine and are ages 2 years to 64 years please check with a local pharmacy. ... Continue Reading
February is Heart Health Month
February is Heart Health Month. Take care of your heart by trying these cholesterol reducing tips: https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/how-to-lower-cholesterol-naturally/?fbclid=IwAR0QreA5YDkVsHgK9B5UCVncSPJBaJ3Gg6bsBMSnc3tmX5mGA4hudvh5Xw0 ... Continue Reading
Do you have chronic coughing?
CHRONIC COUGH Do you notice yourself frequently coughing and/or clearing your throat? Has this persisted for longer than 8 weeks? Does your cough have an impact on your willingness to go out in public or socialize with others? You may benefit from Behavioral Cough Suppression Therapy Common causes of Chronic Cough include asthma or breathing difficulties, allergies or sinus difficulties causing postnasal drip, reflux, common cold or bronchitis, and/or medications treating high blood pressure. Treatment with our Speech-Language Pathologists would focus on understanding your cough triggers, ways to help reduce coughing and keep your voice healthy. Contact your primary physician for a referral. ... Continue Reading
Vaccine interview with Dr. Brian Pollmann
Hear a great explanation about the COVID-19 vaccine and how it works. Mary Hodson from Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce interviews Dr. Pollmann about the vaccines and why the COVID vaccine is a true shot of hope for us all. The Chamber Connection: A COVID-19 Vaccine Conversation with Dr. Pollmann - YouTube ... Continue Reading
Want the latest information about vaccine?
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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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
COVID is stressful on us all
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Letter to our Communities
To our community – As we continue to see a dramatic increase of COVID-19 cases in our communities, we – as the leaders of your local healthcare systems – are urging you to do your part to reduce the spread. The rise of COVID-19 cases is having a significant impact on our hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. It is draining our resources such as beds, PPE (masks, gloves, gowns), supplies, and our most valuable resource: our staff. An increase in community spread is having a significant impact on our staffing levels, as our employees on the front lines are affected by high-risk exposures or direct illness. While some people may not be very sick with COVID-19, they still have the possibility to spread the virus to others, who can become very ill or even die. We want to protect the elderly and other vulnerable people from getting ... Continue Reading
New COVID Testing Site
Information on the new COVID testing site opening at: Hutchinson Armory 1200 Adams Street SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 Preregister online https://www.primarybio.com/r/hutchinson Get Tested for COVID-19 •Open to everyone •Symptoms or no symptoms •Free, no insurance needed ... Continue Reading