June 1, 2010

 The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) has informed 14 metro hospitals of its intent to strike on June 10, 2010. WestHealth will not experience any disruption as a result.  Imaging, Lab, Surgery and Urgent Care departments will continue to provide services at normal capacity. Our highly skilled and experienced non-union registered nurses are available to handle our current patient load and to accommodate increased volume.

 For more information or updates regarding the strike, please visit www.twincitieshospitals.com  or to schedule an appointment at WestHealth, call 763-577-7000.

WestHealth is now offering Free community programming this spring which are held Tuesday’s from 6-7pm in the WestHealth Plymouth conference room. Topics include: Colon and Rectal Cancer, screening, diagnosis and treatment; Innovations in treating urinary incontinence and pelvic prolapse in women; planning for a healthy pregnancy; perimenopause: making the transition easier; and preconceptual planning. For more information on dates and how to register, please visit http://www.westhealth.com/ and click on the health and wellness link/ community events.

Attractive Financing options through Care Credit which is a flexible patient payment program specifically designed for Elective procedures.

CareCredit lets you schedule your procedure immediately – then pay for it over time with low monthly payments that are easy to fit into your monthly budget. Choices include “No Interest Payment Plans” or “Extended Payment Plans”.

It only takes a few minutes to apply online for CareCredit patient financing and you will receive your online decision in seconds!

Patients may apply for Care Credit at http://www.carecredit.com/ or they may call CareCredit directly at 1-800-365-8295.

In addition to CareCredit financing, we continue to accept the following forms of payments:
• Cash/Bank Checks
• Discover/  MasterCard/ American Express/ Visa

If you have any questions, please contact the business office at 763-577-7070.