Whether your health care needs are simple, complex or life-threatening, you’ll find a complete range of services at Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton and nearby Fairview Clinics. Annually, thousands of people choose us for their care. Our hospital consistently earns recognition for quality, safety, exceptional outcomes – and most important – our patients’ trust.

Our doctors, nurses and staff know you have a choice in where you seek medical care and are truly honored you have picked us. Our care team is made up of your neighbors, friends and family. We look forward to providing you and your family with high quality, compassionate care close to your home.

Fairview Northland Medical Center wants to make sure our patients, guests and visitors have the best experience possible. We offer a variety of services to help make your stay or visit more comfortable. Please don't hesitate to contact us if there is something we can do to make your visit more enjoyable.

Visiting Hours
Visitors play an important role in a loved one's recovery and we encourage you to visit as long as you are healthy (no cold or flu symptoms). In most cases you can visit anytime. The frequency and length of visiting hours vary according to patient needs. If you are visiting a patient between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., please use the Emergency Department entrance. 

Lounges are available for family and friends who need space to rest or talk. The Chapel, located off the main hospital lobby, is open to patients and families 24 hours a day for prayer and meditation.

• Directions and Parking
• Pre-register
• During Your Stay
• Send an e-card
• Medical Records
• Interpreter Services
• Spiritual Health
• Patient Relations

We have planned a fantastic night for you:

• Talk to a variety of medical providers, including family medicine, orthopedic and sleep specialists 
• Free health screenings and assessments 
• Behind the scenes tours of an operating room, the ED, radiology and new Fairview Sleep Center 
• Performances by the Teddy Bear Band (be sure to bring your bear)
• Emergency vehicles on display including an ambulance, fire truck and helicopter
• Watch a K9 demonstration at 7 p.m.
• Purchase great child bike helmets for just $5 
• Go on a scavenger hunt for a chance to win an iPad Mini® 
• Try dunking community members to raise money for a new park bench
• Free face painting and bounce house 
• Find out your blood type
• Learn about antioxidants, vegetables from A to Z and medication safety  
• Food available for purchase
•  And much more!

Learn more and register for this free event at fairview.org/familyevent.

News

Fairview Northland Medical Center named Best Minnesota Hospital Workplace
Fairview Northland Medical Center earned the “Best Minnesota Hospital Workplace award for small hospitals. This award honors hospitals that “go the extra mile” in enhancing employee satisfaction and engagement.

Fairview Northland Medical Center received the award for its focus on employee and provider engagement and achieving Best-in-Class status for employee engagement, as measured on a recent employee survey. This is the second year Fairview Northland has won this honor.

Cory Jendro, clinical quality specialist, describes working for Fairview Northland as extremely rewarding. “Our work at Fairview Northland helps members of our community through the most difficult and joyous times in their lives. “Not only have we built a culture focused on patients so that ‘our everyday is a patient’s once in a lifetime,’ but Fairview Northland also cares deeply about its employees. Leaders support staff beyond the walls of the facility and understand the importance and value of a well-rounded work-life balance.”

Fairview Northland President John Herman says the medical center has worked hard to develop a culture of “achieving excellence" to provide the best care and service possible to the patients and the communities they serve.

“To accomplish this, we strive to provide the best work setting and environment to allow employees to achieve career satisfaction, work-life balance and personal enrichment,” Herman says. “Everyone is a part of the team, and everyone’s role is important to achieving this goal. By investing in our team and our leaders, we have created outstanding engagement and therefore we are making an important investment for the community.”

Minnesota Hospital Association President and CEO Lawrence Massa said Fairview Northland stood out as a best workplace for its comprehensive efforts to create an environment that promotes employee and patient satisfaction. In all, MHA presented 18 awards for extraordinary achievement in categories ranging from advocacy on behalf of hospitals and volunteerism to innovation and improvement in patient care and patient safety.