Owatonna Hospital Birth Center to hold Open House

The public is invited to tour the Birth Center during the Open House at Owatonna Hospital on Sunday, April 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. During your time at the state-of-the-art facility, you’ll get a chance to meet:

  • our team of doctors and nurses
  • breastfeeding specialists
  • Steele County Public Health nurses
  • car seat technicians.

Learn firsthand how the groups listed above combine their skills to give families the best childbirth experience possible. An activity area where children can play while the adults take a tour of the Birth Center will be available. 

“Having a baby can be overwhelming, whether it’s your first child or third child,” said Sue Shaft, patient care manager at the Birth Center. “Touring the center where you will give birth, seeing all the amenities and interacting with the care teams are all part of receiving exceptional care. We want our families to know what to expect and to feel comfortable.” 

The Birth Center Open House will be held at Owatonna Hospital which is located at 2250 NW 26th Street in Owatonna. 

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