healthcare

Mayo urges patients to call before coming to their local clinic

Apr 1, 2020

To best prepare for and prevent transmission of COVID-19 in our communities, Mayo Clinic Health System encourages all patients to call first before coming to any clinic or hospital, Mayo said in a news release. “When you call first, you will be triaged to the right setting of care based on your...

St. Elizabeth’s staff and patients wear red

Feb 20, 2020

Saint Elizabeth’s associates and patients commemorated “Go Red Day” on Friday, Feb. 7 “to raise awareness about the importance of taking charge of your own heart health as well as the health of those you can’t bear to live without.” During the month of February, Saint Elizabeth’s is asking everyone...

Swing bed program helps man get back on his feet

Jan 9, 2020

If you must spend Christmas in a hospital, there is no better place to be than at Saint Elizabeth’s, says Jim Fox. That said, he never would have guessed that’s exactly where he’d be. Only weeks earlier he and his boys were adding a three-season porch on his home in Wabasha. “It came on so fast...

Corrected: Boe: Mayo Community Board hasn't voted on CRNA coverage

Nov 27, 2019

An emergency room staffing policy at the center of a lawsuit against Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City hasn’t been voted on by the Board of Trustees that must approve major service reductions, nor has the policy been implemented. That’s according to Russell Boe, the Lake City City Council’s...

Updated: Lake City providers sue mayo claiming retaliation for opposing unsafe ER change

Nov 20, 2019

Two former and one current Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City employees are suing the health system, alleging defamation, retaliation, and breach of contract, according to a news release from attorney David Shulman of the law firm Shulman and Buske. Plaintiffs Heidi Harms, an emergency nurse...

St. Elizabeth announces new door policy for better security

Nov 13, 2019

On Monday, Nov. 18, the main entrances of Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Health Care Center will be the primary entry points for all visitors. Unattended doors will be locked around the clock for added protection. “Saint Elizabeth’s decision to lock all unattended doors is guided by its...

'Field of Dreams' beans yield over $15k for St. Elizabeth's

Oct 30, 2019

Saint Elizabeth’s “Field of Dreams” yielded 45 bushels of soybeans per acre this season. Proceeds totaling $15,744 ($8.40 per bushel) will benefit the programs and services of Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center. This rural farm fundraising program is supported by a community of farmers and donors...

St. Elizabeth's receives survery firm awards

Oct 16, 2019

Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center received awards from Professional Research Consultants (PRC) recently. The national honors recognize healthcare organizations that go above and beyond to achieve excellence in care and service, according to the hospital. The five- and four-star awards are based...

Two new providers at OMC Lake City clinic

Sep 5, 2019

Olmsted Medical Center (OMC) is pleased to announce the addition of two new healthcare providers at the Lake City branch clinic. Joy Gonzales, MD, will join OMC on Sept. 9, and Anthony Gonzales, MD, on Oct. 7. Dr. Joy Gonzales completed medical school at the University of Minnesota and her...

Mayo orthopedic specialist disciplined

Aug 14, 2019

A Mayo Clinic Health System orthopedic specialist has agreed to obtain more training after the state Board of Medical Practice found that he had “(e)ngaged in conduct that departs from or fails to conform to the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing medical practice.” Dr. Michael Johnson...