Northfield Hospital + Clinics and Allina Health enter into innovative partnership of care for Northfield community

Northfield, Minnesota – Northfield Hospital + Clinics (NH+C) and Allina Health have completed the approval of the sale of the Allina Health Northfield Clinic on Jefferson Road to NH+C as part of an agreement to strengthen local care and provide access to expert specialty care.

NH+C and Allina Health are on track to complete the transition of the clinic in September 2026. Current clinic patients will be contacted directly, with details from their specific clinician(s). Scheduling for appointments with transitioning clinicians will open in August for appointments starting in late September.

NH+C will be welcoming 30 clinicians from Allina Health, who will continue to care for patients in the same location, as part of NH+C’s independent health care system. NH+C also will welcome staff of the clinic to continue the excellent care patients receive from the clinic care team. 

“It’s exciting for NH+C to unite primary care in Northfield and keep local the services that can be done in our community. This strengthens NH+C’s commitment to serve our full community with high-quality services for the entire lifespan,” said NH+C President and CEO Zander Abbott. “This affiliation agreement is an example of how two organizations can collaborate to create a stronger path forward together than either of us could do on our own. 

“This innovative agreement reflects Allina Health’s commitment to providing care close to home, and our reputation for excellence in specialty care,” said Bill Evans, Chief Medical Group Operations Officer for Allina Health. “Health care today increasingly depends on collaboration to ensure resources are used effectively and patients have access to high‑quality care close to home. By aligning their strengths, NH+C and Allina Health are advancing a coordinated, patient‑centered approach that expands community‑based primary care while maintaining strong connections to specialty services and regional expertise.”

Clinicians in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Mental Health and Sports Medicine will join NH+C at the new NH+C Jefferson Road Clinic in September.  

“We’re excited to welcome these excellent providers, who will continue delivering great care in our community,” Abbott said. “These providers and their staff are exceptional clinicians, and trusted members of our community. They've been well-respected partners for NH+C for many decades. We’re committed to making this a smooth transition for them to continue providing excellent care for their patients.”

Clinicians joining NH+C from Allina Health

  
For more details, see NH+C’s “FAQ with CEO Zander Abbott” for video and print information. 

Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life. 

Allina Health Institutes are at the forefront of the mission, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties: 

• Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research and care delivery through clinical trials, publications and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report. 
• Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at 18 locations—including its three largest hospitals, which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties. 
• Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute – Delivering advanced neurologic and spine care through Givens Brain Tumor Program, three nationally accredited stroke centers and an elite Adult Neurology Residency Program, while earning recognition from Becker’s, Newsweek & U.S. News & World Report.

Together, these institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.