Northfield Hospital + Clinics

01/09/2026

Oh, baby! 💚 2025 was quite a year for our Birth Center:

715 babies born this year

9 sets of twins ➡️ BB; BB; GG; BG; GB; BB; BG; BG; BB
338 boys
377 girls

9 boys in a row
10 girls in a row

Busiest day of the week: Wednesdays
Busiest month: October with 84 deliveries & 85 babies

Busiest dates in 2025: June 25th & July 1st were the busiest days with 7 babies born including twins each day.

01/09/2026

When Robert Morrison felt heavy pain in his chest and groin, he worried it was something serious.

It took one message through the MyHealth Info Patient Portal to confirm that he was right: His primary care provider urged him to come to NH+C’s Emergency Department (ED).

Once here, teams from the ED, Imaging, and Lab worked together, each step flowing smoothly as they checked his heart, scanned for internal issues, and reviewed results. His diagnosis: severe acid reflux. Thankfully, not a heart attack.

Robert started medication and worked with his primary care provider, Dr. Adam Ailabouni, on a lasting solution.

“I like how it was all connected: I reached out to my doctor on the portal, and the portal reached out to the nurse, who reached out to me, who sent me to the ED,” Robert says. “I like how the departments work together to make sure the patient is safe.”

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/robert-morrison

01/08/2026

Think you have the flu? Influenza can hit hard – but appropriate care can help you feel better, faster, and reduce the risk of it spreading to others.

Symptoms include a high fever, cough, sore throat, headache, tiredness, muscle and body aches, a runny or stuffy nose, and occasionally vomiting and diarrhea.

When you’re under the weather, we recommend you:
• STAY HOME, especially until you’ve been fever-free for at least 24 hours.
• Rest up and drink plenty of fluids, including teas or other warm beverages.
• Consider a humidifier if the air inside is dry.
• Treat headaches or fever with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, and use cough drops when needed.
• Understand when you should go seek medical care. To help you make that decision, we put together some fast facts to help you navigate this flu season. Explore them by following the link below.

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/news/do-i-have-flu

01/08/2026

While pelvic issues can affect daily life – such as socializing, driving and working – many are treatable.

Northfield Hospital + Clinics offers specialized pelvic health physical therapy programs for all genders, offering our community personalized care from trained therapists.

We treat concerns including pelvic pain, pregnancy and postpartum issues, pelvic floor dysfunction, prolapse, chronic pain, incontinence and more.

No question or problem is too awkward.

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/pelvic-health

01/06/2026

We’re honored to hear what patients who’ve received cancer care here at NH+C are saying:

“Thank you for all you do! I wouldn’t be able to call myself a survivor without all of you!”

“Congratulations, Northfield. Its surrounding communities are very fortunate to have such high-quality cancer care right here. Thanks to all for your hard work and collaboration that enables this to happen.”

“Wonderful team, couldn’t find a better care center or staff.”

“I’m so fortunate to have these ladies on my care team! Thank you all.”

“The team is amazing!! ❤️”

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/cancercare

01/02/2026

It’s a boy! 🍼 Meet Howie Morrell, the first baby of 2026 born at Northfield Hospital. His proud parents, Kiley and Isaac Morrell, got to meet him on the first of the month.

Welcome, little one!

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/news/2026-new-years-baby

01/01/2026

Expecting a baby? Come tour our Birth Center!

Tour a delivery room / Learn about monitoring / Try out birth aids / Ask questions

Monday, January 12 // 5:30 and 6:15pm
(Tours may be cancelled if the Birth Center is busy)
Space is limited. *Registration required* mail babyclasses@northfieldhospital.org
Tell us your preferred time (5:30 or 6:15)

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/birth-center-0

12/31/2025

New year, new ambitions! As we welcome 2026, we’re offered an opportunity to invite gentle changes into our lives that support our well-being.

Start with what feels doable. Take a short walk. Add one more vegetable to your plate. Pause for a moment of quiet. Notice how these small choices brighten your day.

Healthy routines grow from simple beginnings.

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/news/healthy-resolutions-tips-experts

12/30/2025

Winter is a hard season for healing. ❄️ Cold air, dry skin, and slower circulation can make stubborn wounds even tougher to heal. Having specialized wound care, close to home, matters.

Our Wound Healing Center partners with Healogics, the global leader in advanced wound care, to offer expert, multidisiplinary and comprehensive treatment. We're here to help you heal safely and comfortably.

Appointments: (507) 646-6900

Wound Healing Having a chronic wound that won’t heal, makes life difficult. We are here to help with specialized treatments to help you heal.Appointments: (507) 646-6900 Care Team Locations Get back to living again - Wound Healing Having a wound that won’t heal can keep you from doing the things...

12/29/2025

For Sladjana Cvijetinovic, third time was the charm.

When Sladjana’s third son Anze was born, she worried he might have trouble with breastfeeding like his two older brothers did.

Lactation consultant Nicole Martens, MAN, CNP, IBCLC helped Sladjana gauge how much her baby was eating – building up his weight, and her confidence, at the same time.

“Working with Nicole eased my anxiety,” Sladjana says.

Our lactation specialists provide you with education and support to help make breastfeeding a positive experience for you and your new baby . . . wherever your baby was born. (Not born at Northfield Hospital? We'll need a referral from your provider to establish your care here.)

Appointments: (507) 646-1216

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/sladjana-cvijetinovic

12/24/2025

When winter keeps you indoors, staying active can still be simple.

Short walks around the house, light stretching, going up and down the stairs, or doing a few strength exercises can keep your body moving. Even small bursts of activity help your joints, your balance, and your mood.

If you are looking for ways to stay active this season, start with what feels manageable and build from there. Every bit of movement makes a difference.

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/news/staying-active-indoors

12/23/2025

Jake Kasel took a hard fall on a cold winter day.

He was on his backyard hockey rink gathering pucks when his skate slipped. He hit his head, had a seizure, and required emergency surgery. Afterward, Jake spent days in a medically induced coma. When he woke up, he came to NH+C, determined to recover.

“I wasn’t just going to lay in bed and be there for a month,” Jake says. “I set the bar with my doctors, nurses and therapists that I had a mission to get out of the hospital as soon as possible.”

With support from our physical, occupational and speech therapy teams, Jake began rebuilding his strength through small, steady steps – always aiming high.

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/jake-kasel