United Hospital District

09/04/2025

Don't forget to come see Dr. Perkinson and his team next week!

Join us on Wednesday, September 10 in the Blue Earth Hospital Conference Room for our Mako Lunch & Learn! Feel free to stop by any time from 2–4 p.m.

✅ Enjoy catering
✅ See hands-on demos of our Mako SmartRobotics™ system
✅ Meet Dr. Perkinson and his team, who will be there to demonstrate and answer your questions

Come learn how Mako technology is transforming joint replacement surgery at UHD!

Where: Blue Earth Hospital Conference Room (515 S. Moore St. Blue Earth, MN)
When: Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 2–4 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

09/02/2025

Direct Access Lab Testing is NOW OFFERED IN FAIRMONT!

With the huge interest we've seen in continuing to offer Direct Access Lab services, we've expanded the service to be offered at the Fairmont clinic. Patients are now able to order select lab tests at a greatly reduced rate in both Fairmont and Blue Earth, without the need to see a provider first.

Visit our website to learn more now! https://uhd.org/index.php/direct-access-lab-testing

08/26/2025

INTRODUCING K.C. RILEY-SCHWEER, MD!!

Please join us in welcoming UHD's newest family medicine and OB doc, Dr. Riley! As a southern Minnesota native, she is excited to get back to her roots in rural medicine and is now accepting patients! She will see patients of all ages, with special interest in women's health, pediatrics, and preventative care.

Welcome to UHD!

To make an appointment with Dr. Riley at our Fairmont clinic, call us at 507-238-1287.

08/22/2025

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE UPCOMING MAKO SURGERY LUNCH & LEARN!

UHD is holding a Lunch & Learn for Mako surgical services with Dr. Scott Perkinson and his team. Drop by any time from 2 to 4 PM on September 10th for information directly from our surgical team, catered food, and even hands on demos!

WHEN: Wednesday, September 10 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
WHERE: UHD Conference Room, Blue Earth Hospital

We hope to see you there!

UHD includes an acute care hospital, three clinic locations, an ambulance service and home health/hospice services.

08/20/2025

United Hospital District has been redesignated as a Stroke Ready Hospital!

This recognition means UHD is prepared 24/7 to quickly evaluate, stabilize, and provide emergency treatment for patients experiencing stroke symptoms. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in Minnesota, and every minute matters. Getting to the hospital fast can save lives and improve outcomes!

Thank you to our incredible care teams for making this possible and for continuing to bring high-quality emergency care to our community.

08/12/2025

Come see us at the Martin County Fair this week!

We'll be there starting at noon today with lots of great giveaways and info for anyone who stops by! Hope to see you all there!

08/06/2025

Help Us Name the Mako Robot!

The results are in, and we've narrowed it down to the 4 most common name submissions to choose from! Please follow this link to VOTE NOW: https://forms.office.com/r/rDLRk7VeYN

The robot's official name will be announced next week! (Please note: Patients will still be able to give the robot their own personalized nickname for the duration of their procedures).

Happy voting!

08/01/2025

We had a great turn out for the UHD Summer Party yesterday evening!

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped to set up and tear down, as well as to the local vendors who supplied the food! Our employees had a ton of fun!

07/30/2025

We're hiring OB RNs with Med Surg experience!

Looking for a career where your compassion matters and your voice is heard? Join a supportive, community-focused team at United Hospital District in Blue Earth, MN. You'll get:

- Competitive benefits
- Work-life balance
- A team that truly cares

Watch our "Why Work at UHD" video below to hear directly from our employees about what makes this place special.

Come join the committed and caring team at UHD! Apply with this link! https://uhd.applicantpro.com/jobs/3810006

Or check out all our open positions here: https://uhd.applicantpro.com/jobs/

07/25/2025

Earlier this week, we held an open house to introduce the Mako robot to our staff!

We will also be holding similar events open to the public in both Blue Earth and Fairmont! Be sure to keep an eye out for the official announcements of when and where those will take place.

P.S. Get ready to vote on the robot's official name very soon! Submissions are in and being reviewed!

07/23/2025

Be sure to come see us at the Faribault County Fair this week!

Visit us there from today through Saturday for giveaways and information on our services! We hope to see you all there!

07/14/2025

Thank you, Blue Earth, for a fantastic time at the Giant Days Parade this past weekend! Our team loved connecting with the community!

A big shoutout to our volunteers for helping to make our participation in parades like these possible. Be sure to watch for us at the next one!