Westfields Hospital & Clinic

Join us May 21 for the fourth annual Westfields Hospital & Clinic Foundation Sporting Clays at Game Unlimited in Hudson. Proceeds support our Good Samaritan and Patient Care funds. Game Unlimited offers 800 acres of beautiful terrain. Enjoy this clay shooter’s paradise while supporting a great cause. As you can see from last year’s photos, it’s a great day for clay! • $125 per shooter ($50 tax deductible) includes a nine-station course with 50 clay targets, dinner and awards. • Bring your own firearms and shells (target loads) • ATVs, side-by-sides and 4-wheelers allowed • Teams welcome 1 p.m. Registration opens 2 p.m. Welcome 2:30 p.m. Shotgun start Dinner and awards to follow Register by May 9 at https://lnkd.in/gCxhgVq4.

HealthPartners and Little Moments Count are proud to partner with the Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley for tomorrow’s Returning to the Workforce event. Designed for caregivers ready to re-enter the workforce or return to school after time spent caring for their children, this community gathering offers valuable resources, guidance, and support to help ease the transition. Free tickets are still available. Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/421uy9J

Jenny Kratochvil is always their for patients and her co-workers. Jenny, the director of Valley Respiratory Services, oversees the respiratory program at Westfields, Hudson Hospital & Clinic, Amery Hospital & Clinic, and Lakeview Hospital. She makes sure every shift is covered—even if it means stepping in herself. “I don’t expect my team to do anything I wouldn’t do myself,” she says. Beyond her administrative and clinical roles, Jenny leads the Better Breathers support group, offering comfort and connection to patients and their families. She treasures moments of support, from playing cribbage with patients to hearing a family member say, “Your Jenny is here.” Known for her resourcefulness, Jenny is a partner for good, embracing each unpredictable day with enthusiasm. Her unwavering dedication, compassion, and leadership make her truly one of a kind.

We're honored to be recognized once again! We’re proud to share that the Chartis Center for Rural Health recently named us among the Top 100 critical access hospitals in the nation. Westfields has won this award for 10 consecutive years! We’re very proud to be among the best year after year, especially considering there are over 1,350 critical access hospitals nationwide. “This recognition validates the hard work and compassion I see every day as we work to improve the health and well-being of our patients and community,” says Steve Massey, president of Westfields Hospital & Clinic. “It’s a great honor, and it reflects the dedication of everyone who works at Westfields.” Congratulations to our colleagues at Westfields on another Top 100 recognition!

Westfields Hospital & Clinic Foundation’s Wineology event was a smashing success, raising more than $90,000 for new imaging equipment and services. A huge thank-you to all our donors and volunteers, and especially our sponsors for their generous support. We couldn’t have this extraordinary event without you! Platinum sponsors: Midwest Radiology Gold sponsors: FNC Bank Minneapolis Radiation Oncology, P.A. Nasseff Mechanical Contractors New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce Royal Credit Union

As we prepare for our Wineology event on February 13, we’re polishing up our wine glasses in anticipation. But why wait? You can support right now by bidding on some amazing items in our online auction. Prizes include: • Minnesota Wild game suite • Fly fishing guided adventure • Tom Segura concert tickets • Brunch with Frank Vascellaro, WCCO News anchor • Shrimp boil and so much more! Visit https://lnkd.in/gskHje-J to see the full list and place your bids today! Bidding ends February 13 at 7:30 p.m. By buying an auction item, you’ll help us make critical updates to our imaging equipment and services—something every department in our hospital and clinic relies on for providing top-notch care. As a critical access hospital, having reliable, high-quality imaging is essential for our patients and community. Let’s make a difference together!

Mona James has a passion for helping people, both near and far. Mona, a nurse at Westfields, cares for patients in our community and has also made a significant impact treating patients worldwide. Over the past 12 years, Mona has volunteered for 30 medical missions, traveling across Africa, South America, Asia, and Oceania. This year, she served in Kenya, Chile, and Honduras, with plans for Ecuador, Nepal, and South Africa in 2025. On these missions, she provides medications, eyeglasses, basic care, lab tests, and education, even assisting with no-cost surgeries at Medical Missions Outreach’s (MMO) Honduras surgical center. Beyond physical care, Mona emphasizes compassion and reassurance. “Listening and offering peace of mind mean so much to patients,” she says. Mona is a partner for good, with an unwavering commitment to helping others. “Wherever I am, I try to listen, help, and show I care."

As our community sees a surge in respiratory illnesses, our hospitals are busy and our teams are working extremely hard to care for our patients. To help ensure all community members have timely access to care, here are a few reminders of when to seek urgent vs. emergency services and how to stay healthy this time of year. Thank you for helping us out! When to visit urgent care: •Minor injuries and burns •Cold and flu symptoms •Cuts, scrapes and stitches •Sprains and strains •Sore throat and strep throat When to visit the emergency room: •Major injuries and burns •Chest pain or shortness of breath •Stomach pain (severe) •Bleeding you can’t stop •Allergic reaction (severe) •Pregnant women in labor •Poisoning How to stay healthy: •Stay home if you or your family are sick •Wash hands often •Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or shirt sleeve, not your hands •Clean frequently touched surfaces, such as doorknobs and mobile devices •Avoid close contact with sick people •Mask when appropriate •Stay up to date on vaccinations

We’re so grateful to our colleagues for bringing holiday cheer to the community! Our team brought nostalgia to life at New Richmond’s Hometown Holiday Parade! The Westfields float showcased a life-sized jack-in-the-box and a Barrel of Monkeys, perfectly fitting this year’s nostalgic toy theme. Our colleagues joined the fun, dressing up as Raggedy Ann, a stuffed hippo, and even the Operation Game. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones!

Join us for a special night: the Westfields Hospital & Clinic Foundation’s annual Wineology event, February 13, at the St. Croix National Golf and Event Center. Sample selected wines paired with a delicious meal for a great cause: innovative imaging equipment and services at Westfields Hospital & Clinic. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gskHje-J.