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Northfield Hospital + Clinics combines advanced technology with personalized, patient-centered care. Our regional clinics offering primary and specialty care in Northfield, Farmington, Faribault, Lakeville and Kenyon, plus Urgent Care clinics in Northfield and Lakeville. Specialty care includes Women's Health Center; Birth Center; Cancer Care & Infusion Center; Wound Healing Center; Orthopedic Clinic; and Rehabilitation Services. Northfield Hospital + Clinics invites your feedback and welcomes relevant comments. We may address some comments privately to protect patient confidentiality. NH+C has a responsibility to provide credible health information to the communities we serve. We’re committed to providing factual, evidence-based medical information. We welcome your comments in this context. To protect the integrity of our page, we will not allow comments that include:

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02/19/2026

Winter roads can surprise even experienced drivers. 🌨️ Snow, ice, and early darkness make safe driving more important than ever.

Before you head out, check if the roads are safe by visiting www.511mn.org. Plan your trip, taking the weather into consideration, and share that information with others.

If you get stranded, please don't be afraid to call 911. We recommend staying in your car whenever possible and ensuring your tailpipe isn't buried in the snow.

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/news/winter-driving-safety

02/18/2026

Pssst! You might have high blood pressure. And it's important to know if you do, because blood pressure is key to a healthy heart.

Family medicine physician Clayton Wagner, MD, shares tips on managing your blood pressure.

Dr. Wagner sees patients in NH+C's Farmington Clinic. Appointments: (651) 460-2300

February is American Heart Month.❤️ Keep your heart healthy all year long!

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/news/pssst-you-might-have-high-blood-pressure-heres-why-its-important-know

02/12/2026

What orthopedic and sports medicine patients say when we help them get back to the life they love:

“Dr. Bengtson did everything in his power to make sure me and my family were confident going through with the surgery. He was always comforting and well-spoken, so reassuring through the whole process.”

“Did my meniscus surgery 15 years ago, and I’ve had no issues since!”

“Dr. Bengtson has been my ortho doc for 25+ years. He did my baby’s trigger thumb and came to get her himself and take her back to surgery. Class act for sure. ❤️”

“Dr. Bengtson is a great surgeon and a kind person. He got me through 4 knee surgeries.”

Appointments: (507) 646-8900 or visit https://www.northfieldhospital.org/orthopedics

02/11/2026

Winter air can leave skin feeling tight, dry, or irritated. Taking care of it starts with a few easy routines.

Apply moisturizer while your skin is still slightly damp. Cover exposed skin when you head outside. Add a humidifier or drink more water to bring moisture back into your home and your body, respectively.

Small changes can help your skin stay comfortable through the coldest months.

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/news/winter-skin-care-tips-inside-and-outside

02/10/2026

When you need a little help recovering from a hand, wrist or arm injury, NH+C is here.

Our expert hand therapists provide preventative care and post-surgical rehabilitation for patients with conditions that include carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, neurological conditions and peripheral nerve injuries and more.

Appointments:
• Lakeville: (952) 985-2020
• Northfield: (507) 646-8800

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/hand-therapy

02/06/2026

Mark Welinski bumped his head on a deer cart at home.

Then he lost his balance while deer hunting – and suddenly had trouble walking and speaking. Once home, his wife brought him to NH+C’s Emergency Department (ED).

The ED team, imaging staff, and remote stroke specialists through TeleStroke worked together to get answers fast. Within minutes, they confirmed Mark needed advanced care to address a bleed in his brain, and arranged an airlift to a trauma center for brain surgery.

“Thank goodness for the nurses and doctors at Northfield Hospital,” Mark says. “Thank goodness they had the correct equipment to assess me accurately and move me on to the next level of care.”

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/mark-welinski

02/05/2026

Nancy Burkholder was building an airplane when she fell. She dusted herself off and carried on. But when a bruise from the fall turned into a wound that would not heal, Nancy Burkholder turned to the Wound Healing Center at NH+C for help. After four months, her wound was healed.

“I’ve never been through anything as intense as this was,” she says. “I felt so well cared for. I knew they were giving me the very best treatment they could, and I knew my responsibility to keep up the care.”

With their guidance and advanced treatment, Nancy healed . . . and returned to flying.

Appointments: (507) 646-6900

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/wound-healing

01/30/2026

Winter brings all kinds of coughs, and each one can tell you something different about what your body needs.

A scratchy throat or low-grade fever often shows up with a common cold. When a sore throat presents alongside fever and fatigue, it could be influenza. Coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing may point to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

Knowing the type of cough can help you decide when to rest at home and when to reach out for support. NH+C is here to help you stay healthy through the winter season.

https://www.northfieldhospital.org/news/guide-winter-coughs

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It was an unusual way to celebrate a birthday. But then, 100 isn’t your typical birthday.

Margit Fredrickson was turning 100. Her son Karl thought she’d like to meet a baby who shares her birthday . . . 100 years apart. He called the Birth Center at Northfield Hospital that day to ask if any new babies had arrived. That’s how Margit met Waylon, just hours after he was born.

We’re proud that Northfield Hospital is a place where community connects . . . for over 115 years.

Our hospital and clinics provide state-of-the-art care in a tranquil environment that’s easy to reach, easy to navigate, and always welcoming. Our providers and staff are here for you in your happiest . . . and hardest . . . moments.