Since the day Fairview Lakes Medical Center opened, we've remained true to our pledge to enhance the medical care in the communities we serve. We bring expert medical care close to home for you and your family. Whether your health care needs are simple or complex, you'll find a complete range of services at Fairview Lakes Medical Center and nearby Fairview Clinics. Why drive anywhere else?

We offer a 24-hour emergency department, and 10 onsite, multispecialty clinics with specialists in heart, cancer and orthopedic care as well as general surgery, family medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics and more than 20 specialties. Our surgical services range from total joint replacement to minimally invasive surgeries using technology that allows you to go home the same day. As one of 32 Level III trauma centers in Minnesota, we provide life-saving care to the seriously ill and injured. Learn more about us.

Visiting hours:
Medical and surgical units: Suggested hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Moms and babies: Fathers, siblings and grandparents may visit at any time. For other visitors suggested hours are 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Consult with nursing staff as visiting hours vary according to the patient's wishes and condition.

• Anyone with an infectious illness or recent exposure to a contagious disease, such as chickenpox, flu or measles, should not visit the hospital.
• Smoking is not permitted in the building or on the campus grounds.
• We are fragrance-free and latex-free. Please avoid wearing perfume or aftershave. Do not bring latex balloons as gifts.
• Maintain a quiet environment and avoid unnecessary noise.
• Visitors may be asked to leave the room during tests or treatment.

About your visit: 

• Map and directions
• Parking
• During your stay
• Medical records
• Hospitalists
• Interpreter services
• Spiritual health
• Customer relations
• Patient information
• Send an Ecard
• Pay your bill

Upcoming Community Event
Fairview Lakes Auxiliary
Spring Salad Luncheon & Boutique
Friday, May 3     11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
St. Bridget's Catholic Church, Lindstrom
Cost $8
The boutique opens at 10:30 a.m. Featured items are aprons, sweatshirts, purses, kitchen items and handcrafted greeting cards.
The salad luncheon offers a large variety of salads, rolls, hot dish, coffee and desserts.
Tickets are available at the door or in advance starting April 1 at the Fairview Lakes Medical Center Gift Shop, Wyoming, the Fairview Clinic in Chisago City and The Yellow Bus in Forest Lake.

Wyoming Bike Rodeo
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming, MN
Hosted by Wyoming Elementary School and Wyoming Police Department. Bike Rodeo for elementary school aged children. Families are also invited to have bikes registered and inspected. Fairview Lakes Community Health Outreach will be on hand to provide bike helmets.

Classes, Seminars and Programs
Fairview offers free community health seminars throughout the year. You'll learn health tips, pointers and the latest advances in medicine and surgery from our highly skilled team of medical providers and physicians and have an opportunity to ask questions. See a full list of our current events and register today!   Continue scrolling to see a list of support groups.

Options in Vein Surgery
Speaker: Lan Raiker, MD
Thursday, April 18, 6:30 p.m.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Conference Room B
5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming
Do you have varicose veins?  General Surgeon Lan Raikar will discuss the various options available for treating varicose veins including new minimally invasive surgery that is quick and almost painless. Registration is requested for this FREE program.
Call 612-672-7272 to register. Walkins are also welcome.   

Evening at the Birthplace
Thursday, April 25, 5-7 p.m.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Tours of the Birthplace every 15 minutes
Free informational program repeated at: 5:30 and 6:15 p.m.
If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, please join us for a resource fair, tours of The Birthplace, a chance to meet some of our physicians and speak to our staff. Learn more about breastfeeding, child safety seats, childbirth education, and approaches to care. Bring your questions, and enjoy door prizes and refreshments.  
To make reservations for this free event, call 612-672-7272.
If you are unable to attend in April, the next  Evening at the Birthplace will be held Thursday, July 25. Call now to register for any upcoming event.

Today's Health Topics
FREE seminars held at Fairview Lakes Medical Center at 2 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, September through May. Call Carla Norelius, 651-257-8806, to be placed on the monthly mailing or email list for upcoming classes.
Coming in May:
"Let's Talk about GERD"
Thursday, May 2,  4:30 p.m.
Speaker: General Surgeon Mario Potvin, MD
For information call Carla, 651-257-8806

Baby Bonanza Sale
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. - noon
Fairview Lakes Medical Center, 5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming, MN
Buy gently used infant's and children's equipment, clothes, toys and furnishings
For information, contact Joleen, 651-982-7100.

55+ Driver Improvement Classes
Fairview Clinics - Chisago City
Olsen Auditorium, lower level
11725 Stinson Ave., Chisago City
Choose from an 8-hour beginner or a 4-hour refresher class.
Completion of this course saves drivers age 55 and over 10 percent on their insurance premiums for three years.
There are no written or behind the wheel tests. To register, call 1-888-234-1294 or visit their website.

Prediabetes Classes
Come to learn more about your prediabetes diagnosis and how to control your blood sugars with a carbohydrate-controlled diet in order to prevent or delay the onset of Type-2 diabetes. People with a family history of diabetes or those interested in weight loss will also find the class helpful. Topics include meal planning, lowering fats, exercise and more. Presented by Clinical Dietitian Rachel Baar, MS, RD, LD.
Thursday evening classes offered once every other month at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming and Thursday morning classes once every other month at Fairview Clinics - Rush City. Fee: $30
Register online. For information, call 651-982-7731.

I Can Cope
Last Wednesday of every month
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming, MN
Free support group for people with cancer and their families
For information contact: Kari Richter, 651-982-7916

Look Good...Feel Better
Next class: 10 a.m. June 3, 2013
A free service for women currently undergoing cancer treatment or who have had treatment within the past year, this class teaches beauty techniques to help enhance your appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Patients receive free makeup kits. Sponsored by The American Cancer Society, the National Cosmetology Association and the Person Care Product Council Foundation. For more information, call Kari Richter, 651-982-7916. Registration is required. To register, call 1-866-460-6550.

Foot Care Clinics
Routine foot care, including nail trimming and callus removal, provided by Fairview Lakes Community Health Outreach, 651-257-8806. Cost is $28. Appointments required.

Forest Lake Senior Center, second and fourth Fridays
9 a.m. - noon, 651-464-5833

Senior Center, North Branch: first and third Tuesdays
9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 651-674-8658

Columbus Senior Center, Forest Lake: second Tuesday
1 - 4 p.m., 651-464-8463

First Aid and CPR
At Lakes Region EMS offices, 39840 Grand Ave., North Branch, Minn.
Lakes Region EMS offers a Basic First Aid class ($45) and a HeartSaver CPR class ($45).
To register, call the Lakes Region EMS Education Department at 651-277-4911, Ext. 102

Diabetes Class
Taught by a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, this 3-class series is for people with Type-2 diabetes. Topics include meal planning, glucose monitoring, complication prevention, exercise and medications.

Diabetes Refresher Course
Taught by a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes educator, this one-time class is for those who have previously completed the diabetes class. Class days and times vary, Call 651-982-7406 for more information and to register.

Kids Surgery Night
Children having ear, nose or throat surgery may attend a free Kids Surgery Night designed to take the scariness out of surgery. They put on a mask and gown and make a hand print to welcome them back after they wake up from surgery. Mom and dad will learn what to expect, too.

For more information about Kids Surgery Night, call the Fairview Lakes Specialty Clinic at 651-982-7650.

Screening for colorectal cancer
Colonoscopy and endoscopic screening for colorectal cancer are the number one procedures done in the endoscopy department at Fairview Lakes Medical Center. If you are over the age of 50 or if you have a history of colon cancer in your family, ask your primary care provider to refer you for an endoscopic procure. The procedure can discover and remove small polyps in the colon before they become cancerous.

Support Groups
Fairview Lakes Medical Center and our partners in the community offer many support groups to help patients stay healthy or learn to cope with chronic illness. Patients and families are welcome to attend group sessions. Scroll this page to see the complete list of support groups, and check this page often for new and changing information.

Autism Support Group
Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 -- 8:30 p.m.
Fairview Chisago Lakes Clinic Building, lower level auditorium and boardroom
11725 Stinson Ave., Chisago City, MN
For parents and caregivers of children with autism. Facilitated by an autism specialist. For information call 651-461-1368 or 651-295-8410.

COPD
Alpha-1 Support Group
Second Saturday of each month, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center, 5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming, Minnesota
Minnesota support group for people with A1Ad (Alpha 1-antitripsin deficiency, their families and caregivers. For information call Julie Knutson, 763-219-2728

Breathe Better Pulmonary Support Group
Conference Room B
Fairview Lakes Medical Center, 5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming, Minnesota
Learn about new equipment, medications, techniques that improve breathing, and home breathing equipment, including oxygen. Led by respiratory therapy staff for people with chronic pulmonary disease and their families. For more information,call 651-982-7945.

Caregiver Support Group
"Caregiver Coffee"
Third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.
Meadows on Fairview, 25565 Fairview Ave., Wyoming, Minnesota
Any caregiver is welcome to attend this group hosted by Fairview Lakes HomeCaring & Hospice. Enjoy a cup of coffee, encouragement, information and helpful tips.  Discussion topics vary each month. For information contact: Abby Lundgren, 651-257-7818.

Diabetes Support Group
Fourth Tuesday September through May, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
At Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Conference Room B, 5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming, Minnesota
Led by a certified diabetes educator for those with diabetes and their families. A walk precedes each meeting at 5:30 p.m. Call 651-982-7406 for information.

Grief
Loss of a Spouse Support Group
Every Tuesday, 4 -- 5:30 p.m.
Bishop Romero House, 6385 Maple St., North Branch, Minn.
Behind St. Gregory’s Catholic Church
Free weekly grief support group for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse. Call 651-257-7837 to register.

I Can Cope
Last Wednesday of every month
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming, MN
Free support group for people with cancer and their families
For information contact: Kari Richter, 651-982-7916

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 -- 8 p.m.
Meadows on Fairview, 25565 Fairview Ave., Wyoming, Minn.
Call 651-982-6228 for information.

Ostomy - Colostomy, Ileostomy and Urostomy Support Group
First Thursday of every month, 6 -- 8 p.m. 
Fairview Chisago Lakes Clinic Building
11725 Stinson Ave., Chisago City, Minn.
Self-help support group for people who have had or who are planning to have a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy surgery. Call Diane at 651-257-3808 to register.

Weight Loss Surgery
Second and fourth Monday of each month, 6 -- 7:30 p.m.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Conf. Room D, Wyoming, Minn.
For those who have had or are scheduled for weight loss (bariatric) surgery. Share experiences, education resources and encouragement. No registration needed. For information, call Diane at 651-257-3808 or Julie at 651-210-7231.

Wellness and Exercise for Life (W.E.L.)
Monday through Friday, 6:30 -- 9:30 a.m.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming, Minnesota, cardiac rehab gym, second floor
For adults with heart or lung disease, diabetes or obesity, the WEL fitness and exercise program is available five days a week in the cardiac rehab gym located on the second floor at Fairview Lakes Medical Center. The monthly fee of $50 includes access to exercise equipment and personal consultation with an exercise physiologist. Ask your physician for a referral. For information call 651-982-7843.

News
New Fairview Clinic in North Branch to open April 30
The new Fairview Clinic in North Branch opens April 30 at the intersection of Falcon Ave. and Highway 95 on the west side of Interstate 35. The 18,000 square foot building includes a pharmacy, eye care, and physical therapy and rehabilitation services as well as family medicine and obstetrical care.  Read more...

Fairview Lakes Medical Center named a Blue Distinction Center+ in Knee and Hip Replacement
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has named Fairview Lakes Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ in Knee and Hip Replacement. The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality specialty care. The designation expanded recently to include more robust quality measures focused on improved patient health and safety, as well as new cost-efficiency measures.  Read more in the ECM Post-Review.

New Orthopedic Center nearing completion. Watch us grow!
The new orthopedic center at Fairview Lakes Medical Center is in the final stages of construction and due to open  the third week in May. Watch construction live via this live Webcam provided by Mortenson Construction. When its complete, the new addition will provide one-stop shopping for all orthopedic related services.  http://oxblue.com/open/mortenson/fairviewlakes

It might be interesting enough to be born on December 12, 2012, but little Courtney Tomford of Stacy decided to make her birthday truly memorable by also arriving at 12 minutes after 12 noon. Courtney's birth at Fairview Lakes Medical Center was featured in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, on a couple of TV channels and in several local newspapers. http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_22180154/minnesota-baby-comes-into-world-at-12-12?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com
 
New Fairview Clinic in North Branch will open April 30
Fairview Clinics – North Branch will move to its new location at 5366 386th St. on April 30, 2013. This new 18,000 square-foot clinic west of Interstate 35, at the intersection of Falcon Avenue/County 68 and Highway 95, will more than double the size of the current clinic. In addition to expanded patient care space, the new facility will include added services and a drive-through pharmacy.

Patient care services provided at this new location include Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OB-GYN, Podiatry, Mammography and Diabetic Education and Nutrition Services. Additional services will include a Fairview Pharmacy, Fairview Lakes Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, and eye care services provided by Total Eye Care.

“This is an exciting opportunity to expand our commitment to the North Branch community and the region,” states Steven Endrud, Vice President of Operations for Fairview Clinics. “This state-of-the-art clinic gives patients access to new services and specialists at a single location. Our Fairview Pharmacy is open to the public and its drive-through will be very convenient.”

Paula Rehder, MD, who has been practicing at the North Branch clinic for 16 years, is excited about the move. “The additional exam rooms and services will allow us to provide more streamlined care in a beautiful space provided by the same team you have always trusted, along with new smiling faces” she says. “Plus, the new location is less than 15 minutes away from Fairview Lakes Medical Center, where our team admits patients and delivers babies.” Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming provides additional specialty care to the community as well as Birthplace and emergency/trauma care.

In addition to Fairview Clinics and United Properties, the project team includes architect BDH & Young, civil engineer EVS and general contractor RJM Construction. Fairview and developer United Properties began construction September 4, 2012.

To schedule an appointment at Fairview Clinics – North Branch, call (651)674-8353 or 855-FAIRVIEW. Scheduling services are offered 24 hours/day, seven days/week.

Fairview Lakes Medical Center rates Star Tribune Top Workplace honors
In June 2012, the Star Tribune listed Fairview Lakes Medical Center among the Top Workplaces in Minnesota. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions about company leadership, communication, career opportunities, workplace environment, managerial skills, pay and benefits. The analysis includes responses from more than 71,000 employees at 1,360 public, private and nonprofit organizations.

“I’m very pleased with the excellent working relationship we have among the nearly 900 staff employed at Fairview Lakes Medical Center," says Steve Housh, president of Fairview Lakes Medical Center. "We know this is a great place to work, but it’s gratifying to be recognized and included in such a high-caliber group of employers.”

“The companies included in the Star Tribune Top Workplaces deserve high praise for creating the best work environments in the state of Minnesota,” adds Star Tribune publisher Michael J. Klingensmith. “My congratulations go to each of these exceptional companies.” To qualify for the Star Tribune Top Workplaces, a company must have more than 50 employees in Minnesota. Rankings were calculated based on the survey information collected by WorkplaceDynamics, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention.

Fairview Lakes HomeCaring & Hospice ranks among top 500 home health agencies in nation
OCS HomeCare, a leading provider of home care information, and DecisionHealth, publisher of industry newsletter Home Health Line, recently ranked Fairview Lakes HomeCaring & Hospice, Chisago City, among the nation's top 500 home health agencies and Fairview Home Care and Hospice, Minneapolis, in the top 25 percent of more than 9,700 agencies reviewed.
The rankings are included in the recently released 2012 HomeCare Elite™ report, a compilation of top-performing home health agencies. Now in its seventh year, the report gave rankings to 2,364 home health agencies using an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement, and financial performance.

Fairview Lakes Medical Center designated as a Level 3 trauma hospital
The Minnesota Department of Health recently designated Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming, Minn., as a Level 3 trauma hospital. Fairview Lakes Medical Center and staff voluntarily participated in the intense designation process required to become part of Minnesota’s statewide trauma system. The process included an outside review of the hospital’s resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. The facility met standards of commitment, clinical and equipment resources and staff training. The hospital also participates in a continuous performance improvement process.