healthcare

Mayo offers telemedicine during mental health emergency department visits in Lake City

Mar 2, 2017

Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City is now offering behavioral health services to patients in its Emergency Department via telemedicine. These services include assessment, treatment and placement for outpatient or inpatient behavioral health needs. “On any given day, a number of patients who...

Nurses picket over staffing in Lake City

Feb 23, 2017

Nurses march and chant during an “informational picket” on Grant Street in front of Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City Wednesday. The demonstration was a continuation their efforts to generate awareness of a staffing disagreement with Mayo in Lake City that has brought contract negotiations...

Mayo, nurses at odds over staffing commitment

Feb 16, 2017

Contract negotiatons between Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City and its nurses have stalled over staffing levels. The nurses want the contract to include a commitment from Mayo to staff at least two nurses with special emergency department (ED) training at all times, according to Kathy...

Lake City's ambulance director resigns

Feb 16, 2017

The director of Lake City’s ambulance service abruptly resigned this week. The City Council accepted Gail Riemersma’s resignation, effective Feb. 13, at its Feb. 13 meeting. The council added the item to the consent agenda at the beginning of the meeting. At the same time, the council removed an...

Three MDs join Mayo in Lake City

Feb 8, 2017

Three physicians familiar with the Lake City area are joining the team of providers at Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City. Janet Chestnut, M.D., will care for patients of all ages in the clinic. Brian Kelly, M.D. and Anne Liwonjo, M.D., will serve patients in the hospital. Janet Chestnut, M.D...

Mayo Lake City is 'Stroke Ready'

Feb 8, 2017

Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City is one of several of the system’s hospitals to acheive “Stroke Ready” status. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) designated Mayo Clinic Health System’s hospitals in Austin, Albert Lea, Cannon Falls, Lake City and Red Wing as Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals...

Mayo announces $1.1 million in renovations to Lake City emergency department

Jan 25, 2017

A major remodel of Mayo Clinic Health System’s emergency department in Lake City will improve the overall patient experience as well as patient and staff safety, according to a news release. Construction will begin this summer on the $1.1 million project. Renovations on the emergency department (...

'Go Red for Women' day is Feb. 3

Jan 25, 2017

Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. Studies show that one in three women die from heart disease. “Being good to your heart means taking steps to prevent heart disease,” says Tyler Peterson, M.D., a cardiologist at...

Lake City blood drive is Jan. 23-24

Jan 18, 2017

The next Red Cross blood drive in Lake City comes as the organization is issuing an “emergency request” due to a “significant blood shortage.” Blood and platelets are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are being collected, according to a news release. “Donors with types O, B negative...

Rep. Drazkowki: Tax cuts a top priority

Jan 5, 2017

We are open for business once again at the State Capitol. The 2017 Legislative Session began on Jan. 3, and after all 132 members took their oath of office we elected our House Speaker for the next two years, appointed some non-partisan House staffers to their official capacities, and established...