We're growing to give you more. The partnership between Hutchinson Health, HealthPartners and Park Nicollet gives you access to more of the best care. And it's all right here in Hutchinson In the last year, we've made major changes here in town. We opened Hutchinson Health Cancer Center and expanded Hutchinson Health Urgent Care. We want families to have convenient access to essential care and services. More changes are coming in 2019 This year we're adding new specialty services, including plastic surgery, pulmonology, rheumatology and more. We're also adding a new wing with more patient rooms for medical and surgical inpatient care. Learn more or schedule an appointment today. Call 320-234-3290. ... Continue Reading
New Urgent Care Hours 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
March 30, 2020 By
You're listening to the message to stay home when possible, and we greatly appreciate it. This is allowing us to temporarily adjust our Urgent Care hours while we make preparations to respond to the healthcare needs of our community. We have temporarily changed our Urgent Care hours to every day 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Rest assured our ER remains open 24-7 to provide care. ... Continue Reading
3M Donates 1000 Masks
March 25, 2020 By
Thank you to 3M for helping keep Hutchinson Health and HealthPartners staff safe, 3M donated 1000 new N95 and R95.that will be used across all our sites. Masks are one of the essential pieces of our personal protective equipment for our staff. Thank you 3M for helping keep us safe and adding to our supply. ... Continue Reading
HealthPartners and Hutchinson Health issue temporary restrictive guidelines for hospital and clinic visitors
March 19, 2020 By
HUTCHINSON, Minn. – HealthPartners today issued additional guidelines restricting visitors to its hospitals and clinics. Hospitals Effective Wednesday, March 18, visitors will not be allowed in hospitals across the HealthPartners care system, with limited exceptions. No visitors are allowed in hospitals, with the following exceptions: Newborn, special care nursery and pediatric patients: Parents and/or legal guardians Birth center patients: One support person Compassionate care patients (end of life): Hospital discretion used for exceptions Outpatient and clinic departments on a hospital campus (e.g., cardiology, oncology) will follow clinic visitor guidelines (see below) Children will not be able to visit for their safety. “We’re working hard to prevent the spread of the virus, and limiting contact with ... Continue Reading
COVID 19 Update
March 18, 2020 By
Hutchinson Health and HealthPartners announces changes to help reduce COVID-19 transmission: Hutchinson Health and HealthPartners today announced that it is taking additional steps related to identification, treatment and safety of patients, care teams and the community that will help prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19. Elective surgeries. Postponing all elective surgeries, procedures and non-essential radiology services through April 3, with no surgeries being scheduled until after April 27. Dental appointments. Suspending non-emergent dental appointments that were scheduled between March 17 and March 29. For emergency procedures, dentists will evaluate a patient’s needs by phone and determine if the patient should be referred to a clinic for emergency care. Office visits. Changing some routine office visits to phone ... Continue Reading
Hospital Entrance Hour Changes
March 17, 2020 By
Our patients, visitors, and staff's safety is our primary concern. Please note the following changes for the entrances to our facility. Effective immediately: Hospital front entrance will be accessible Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. Please use our Emergency Department when this is locked. Hutchinson Clinic entrance will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00-7:00pm and Saturday/Sunday from 8:00am-7:00pm. Please use our Emergency Department Entrance when this entry is closed. ... Continue Reading
Hutchinson Health Celebrates Certified Nurses Day on March 19
March 17, 2020 By
Hutchinson Health Celebrates Certified Nurses Day on March 19 by Honoring the 19 Board Certified Nurses on its Staff Hutchinson Health is celebrating Certified Nurses Day, on March 19, by honoring its board-certified nurses. The following nurses are being recognized for their professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence in patient care: Janet Filzen, CNOR: Certified Operating Room Nurse Maureen Lowden, RNC: Inpatient Obstetrical Nurse Nicole Kuttner, IBCLC: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Janelle Walter, IBCLS: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Lee Krenik, IBCLS: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Lindsey Vacek, IBCLC: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Teresa Smith, ACNS-BS: Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist Holly Oestreich, CDE: ... Continue Reading
Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week
February 11, 2020 By
Hutchinson Health's Pediatric Rehab Team wore red or pink this week to show their support for children and families impacted by Congenital Heart Defects. February 7th-14th is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. We are thinking about all of the Heart Warriors in our community! ... Continue Reading
Thank you Becky Felling
February 11, 2020 By
In January, the Hutchinson Health Governing Board of Directors recognized Becky Felling, Community Director, with the Distinguished Service Award. Becky has been an active, dedicated member of the board for 6 years. We sincerely thank her for her commitment to Hutchinson Health and the community. Congratulations Becky! Pictured with Becky is Board Chair Dr. David Maher and Jim Lyons, president of Hutchinson Health. ... Continue Reading
Hutchinson High School Artwork in our Lab
February 10, 2020 By
Visit the Hutchinson Health Clinic Lab Draw Room to see the community talent on display! Hutchinson High School artists are featured in our lab room to create a calming atmosphere. Enjoy their masterpieces and creativity. ... Continue Reading
First Baby of 2020 Noelle
January 7, 2020 By
Early every January, the first births help welcome the new year. But when Noelle Marie Evenson was born the evening of Jan. 1, she helped usher in a little extra. The daughter of Alissa Snook and Joel Evenson of Hector was the first baby of the 2020 decade born in Hutchinson. The young girl born at 9:48 p.m. weighed in at 6 pounds and 12 ounces and was 20.5 inches tall. "She's healthy. She's so good," Alissa said as she held her daughter this past Friday morning in a quiet suite of Hutchinson Health's BirthCare Center. Noelle's name was picked from a list compiled to reflect the winter season. "It was the prettiest one to me," Alissa said. "And it was one we could agree on." Noelle's birth was not without its challenges. "She had a rough pregnancy," Joel said. "I was very sick," Alissa said. "And as far as delivery it went ... Continue Reading
