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[Owatonna People's Press, Jan. 11, 2010] While most Steele Countians were fast asleep in the wee hours of the morning on Oct. 16, personnel from the Owatonna Hospital were busy at work moving equipment from the old building to the new facility on 26th Street in anticipation of the official opening of the hospital at [...]

[Owatonna People's Press, Jan. 2, 2010] Asher Andrew Oetljenbruns is 2010’s first new resident of Owatonna. Andrew and Katie Oeltjenbruns rang in the new year by starting a new family. In fact, Katie started to feel the baby coming on Dec. 31, but it wasn’t until 2:45 p.m. Friday that the family went into the [...]

[Owatonna People's Press, Dec. 11, 2009] Allina’s Owatonna Hospital hopes to appeal to a younger generation through a Facebook page. The page has been up for a few weeks and already has more than 100 fans. Among other features, fans can view upcoming events and health tips. For example, Allina Hospitals & Clinics provides information [...]

[Owatonna People's Press, Nov. 4, 2009] 2,416. If that number doesn’t sound very high, try your hand at turning that many pieces of sewn fabric inside-out. That is exactly what Arlene Smeby, a nonagenarian, has been doing since 2007. But she hasn’t been doing it alone. Instead, she has called on the help of her [...]

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[Owatonna People's Press, Nov. 1, 2009] It’s time for a little common sense. In its most recently released statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that influenza activity continued to increase in the United States. The conclusion that we ought to draw is that the H1N1 virus is real and is a threat [...]

[Owatonna People's Press, Oct. 17, 2009] All was quiet, except for the measured breaths of about 350 local medical professionals and the dozens of assisting personnel that traveled in to assist with the transition. It was the morning of the big move that hospital staff have spent more than a year and a half preparing [...]

[Owatonna People's Press, Oct. 12, 2009] The new Owatonna Hospital opens Friday, Oct. 16, and the Owatonna People’s Press feature a supplement with everything you’d want to know about the new hospital. You can read the full supplement at the Owatonna People’s Press web site.

[Owatonna People's Press, Oct. 4, 2009] “Oohs” and “Awes” echoed throughout the halls of the Owatonna Hospital on Saturday, not of distress but of pure delight. The reaction of the public who toured the new facility, which is set to officially open at 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, was one of amazement. Read more on [...]

[Owatonna People's Press, Oct. 2, 2009] A program launching at Owatonna Hospital this weekend may ease the pain for recovering patients. Called the Healing Arts Program, the initiative will bring rotating art exhibits to the Owatonna Hospital through a partnership with the Owatonna Arts Center. Read more of the story on the Owatonna People’s Press [...]

[Owatonna People's Press, Oct. 1, 2009] When it comes to providing services to an emergency room patient, space is a primary concern. “It’s not unusual for us to have between five to eight people caring for one patient,” said Anne Draeger, RN, and manager of emergency services for Owatonna Hospital. Medical professionals from the emergency [...]

[Owatonna People's Press, Sept. 29, 2009] — The public will get a glimpse of the new Owatonna Hospital on Saturday, as Allina Hospitals & Clinics will hold a Community Open House at the new facility on 26th Street NW. “This is a great opportunity for residents to come and see first-hand the newest hospital in [...]