So appreciate the kind words to all of our staff from the 4th grade class at Park Elementary. They mean so much to all of us! We can all enjoy them as they line a hallway where we care for all our patients needing an overnight stay. ... Continue Reading
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
National Rural Health Day
Today is National Rural Health Day We’re proud of our team that brings above and beyond care to our rural communities. Here is just a handful of the ways that we demonstrate our commitment to the rural communities we serve: • Our primary care clinic is certified as a Health Care Home with the Minnesota Department of Health, which means it’s proven to provide team-based, coordinated, patient-centered care; • We implemented drive-up COVID-19 testing to offer a convenient option to our community members. • We also innovated to offer drive-through blood draws for our anticoagulation patients, who can avoid coming into the clinic by using this option. • Our mental health clinic offers a variety of programs and groups, including dialectic behavioral therapy, chemical dependency group, recovering from shame and guilt group and ... Continue Reading
New Visitor Guidelines
Due to the increase in COVID cases for our community, new visitor guidelines will be in effect starting tomorrow, Friday, November 13th, 2020. ... Continue Reading
COVID Drive up Winter Location (Fish House)
New location for our Drive up COVID and INR testing. It is now located under the new addition covered parking area on the northwest corner of the building. Please follow the signage directing you to the fish house in the corner of the covered parking area. Please use caution as there may be pedestrians. ... Continue Reading
Cases in McLeod County Surge
The number of positive COVID-19 cases climb in McLeod County McLeod County has identified over 200 new confirmed COVID-19 positives residents in the past 2 weeks. Berit Spors, McLeod County Health and Human Services Director states, “As the number of positive COVID-19 cases climb in McLeod County, our Public Health department continues to work diligently to educate and support our residents and community partners in the efforts to slow the community spread of COVID-19.” It is important for each of us to think about how our choices might affect others we come into contact with and come together as a community to protect each other. Every contact you have puts you at higher risk of exposure to the virus and the potential to spread it to others. To avoid a worst-case scenario, we need to be aware, stay home, and practice all mitigation ... Continue Reading
Wear your mask and why??
Wearing a mask is one of the simplest, most important things you can do right now. Get answers and insight into why (and when) doctors want you to wear a mask. Answers to all your questions below. https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/masks-and-covid-19-the-inside-scoop/?fbclid=IwAR0mkRRhfhJV0Rp6e9QzKnXtRFzngyBOvyc-kgJBlkpn4pvVQ6K2mFzvk7E ... Continue Reading
MDH certifies Hutchinson Health Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
Hutchinson Health received our certificate from the Minnesota Department of Health designating us as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital. To be recognized by the State of Minnesota regarding our preparedness for patients presenting with acute stroke symptoms is a testament to our physicians and staff. Congratulations to everyone involved! ... Continue Reading
Testing Changes for COVID-19 Update
Hutchinson Health is now able to test patients that are not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, but have been exposed to someone that was COVID-19 positive. A video or in person visit would not be required to schedule a test. If you are experiencing symptoms, but do not have a confirmed exposure, we may require a video or in person visit to have a COVID-19 test scheduled. Symptoms of COVID-19 are much like the seasonal flu, but include having 2 of the following: Fever Cough Shortness of breath Headache Sore throat Chills Muscle pain Repeated shaking with chills New loss of taste or smell Call 320-234-3290 to see the best option for you or your family. ... Continue Reading
