Care when you need it
In a life-threatening emergency, even if you are unsure, call 9-1-1
Our experienced team of emergency-trained staff and board-certified emergency physicians provides a full spectrum of care for adults and children – ranging from treatment of minor injuries to life-saving specialty and trauma care. If you have any conditions you believe will harm you if you don’t see a doctor soon, you should go to the Emergency Department (ED). If you need emergency medical transportation, dial 9-1-1.
Fairview hospitals and medical centers offer doctors and staff who know how to expertly evaluate each patient to decide on the right treatment. We work together across Fairview and with nearby Level I trauma centers to ensure that every patient gets fast and proper care. Fairview’s network of hospitals also gives patients access to a wide range of specialized emergency and trauma care.
Conditions we treat
- Broken bones and cuts from accidents and falls
- Confusion
- Concussions
- Difficulty breathing
- Heart attack/chest pain
- High fever, diarrhea and dehydration
- Loss of vision or hearing
- Serious burns
- Stroke/loss of function, numbness in arms or legs
- Suicidal or homicidal thoughts
- Unconsciousness
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Programs and services
- Evaluation and treatment of medical conditions
- X-ray and imaging
- Catheterization lab (select facilities)
Urgent Care
Try one of Fairview’s Urgent Care or Express Care facilities if you need fast, same-day care for an illness that is not an emergency or life-threatening.
Emergency Department Insurance and Payment Information
Fairview hospitals accept most major insurance plans. Bring a photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state or military ID are acceptable) and your insurance card with you to the Emergency Department if possible.
To pay for your copay or coinsurance, for your convenience, we accept:
- Cash (hours during which cash is accepted may vary).
- Personal checks
- Credit cards – Visa, MasterCard and Discover
If you have questions about your bill or if you would like to make a payment, please call our business office at 612-672-6724.
Pay your bill online
Care Team
Learn more about services offered at these locations:
- Emergency Care at Fairview Lakes Medical Center
- Emergency Care at Fairview Northland Medical Center
- Emergency Care at Fairview Ridges Hospital
- Emergency Care at Fairview Southdale Hospital
- Emergency Care at University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital
- Emergency Care at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
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