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Fairview in the media

U.S. News and World Report
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview was cited by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s top hospitals.

Los Angeles Times
A recent Los Angeles Times article on clinic wait times featured Fairview’s same-day scheduling initiative.

The New Yorker
The Nov. 23 issue of The New Yorker magazine referenced the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Fairview-University Children's Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota.

St. Paul Pioneer Press
The Dec. 7 edition of the Pioneer Press highlighed a new technique being studied at Fairview Southdale Hospital to reduce pain after knee replacement surgery.

New York Times
The Dec. 19 edition of the New York Times featured a story about a family’s experience with the innovative care for Niemann-Pick disease type A at Fairview-University Medical Center.

Current News items

Obesity Surgery Center at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview named Center of Excellence
The Obesity Surgery Center at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview was recognized nationally for its high-quality care in bariatric surgery.

Fairview Northeast Clinic moves to New Brighton June 16
Fairview Northeast Clinic moves to New Brighton June 16. Fairview Express Care Clinic will open in the Johnson Street location in Northeast Minneapolis.

Patient experience: How do Fairview hospitals compare?
In 2006-2007, all Fairview hospitals participated in HCAHPS, a new project by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to measure hospital patient experience. Fairview is committed to excellent, patient-centered care.

March 2-8 is Patient Safety Week
March 2-8 is Patient Safety Week. Download our top three tips to help you ensure your care is safe. Print a copy of My Medicine List to help you keep track of your medicines.

University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview and UMP to collaborate with St. Cloud Hospital
Collaboration's first phase to involve telemedicine consults between St. Cloud Hospital physicians and pediatric specialists at University of Minnesota Physicians and University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview

Fairview names chief human resources officer
Paula H. Phillippe to lead key human resources functions

Fairview Health Services, Minnesota hospitals report adverse health events

Columbia Park Medical Group and Fairview complete deal
New partnership to enhance care in the northern suburbs

University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview, changing the way tiny hearts are repaired
New "hybrid" pediatric catheterization lab puts heart surgery and interventional cardiology in the same room

Give the gift of life

University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview ranks among top academic medical centers in safety and quality

Fairview, Columbia Park Medical Group announce partnership
Agreement would bring six new clinics into Fairview system

Fairview and North Memorial to build hospital in Maple Grove
Hospital scheduled to open in 2009

Fairview On Call on WCCO Radio 830 AM
Fairview On Call with Dr. Gretchen Phillips on WCCO radio 830AM. Medical updates, health expert interviews, and listener call-in, live every Sunday morning, 7:30-8:30. Click on the title above for the upcoming schedule and to "ask the doctor." Listen on-line or hear weekly podcasts at http://www.wccoradio.com

Fairview names Mark A. Eustis president and CEO

Fairview affiliated clinics among top in state for diabetes care
Clinics earn pay-for-performance award

Raising the bar
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview marks impressive gains in U.S. News & World Report's ‘Best Hospitals’ report

Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
Fairview Southdale Hospital Weight Loss Surgery program receives certification

National recognition for nursing services at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview and University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview
Medical center, children's hospital earn elite designation for excellence in nursing practice

Fairview Bass Lake Clinic Now Open
The first Fairview Clinic in Maple Grove is now open. This clinic is a "green" building, utilizing special construction techniques and materials to create an environmentally healthy building for our patients and staff.

Fairview safety champion wins national award
Alison H. Page honored for leadership

Fairview reaches legal settlement

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