North Memorial Health

When North + Midwest Spine & Brain work together, everyone benefits 🙌

We love collaborating with our amazing partners at North Memorial Health!

Together, we're dedicated to providing exceptional spine and brain care.

Cheers to teamwork and making a real difference for our patients every day!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads we have the privilege of serving and working with. Today we recognize and celebrate the important role you play in our lives and community.

Congratulations to our 2024 Junior Volunteer Scholars! This scholarship program was created to support high school volunteers at North - Robbinsdale Hospital as they develop into future healthcare leaders in our community. Learn more about our junior volunteer scholarship programs by clicking on the link in the comments.

Every person deserves to feel safe, comfortable, and welcomed by their healthcare provider, regardless of their identity. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized as a High Performer in the Human Rights Campaign 2024 Healthcare Equality Index.

The HEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of healthcare facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQIA+ patients, visitors and employees. Learn more by clicking on the link in the comments.

Our paramedics are growing food and managing stress one garden bed at a time 🍓🥕🥝! North Memorial Health paramedics recently started a community garden behind their ambulance bay that will give them access to fresh produce while also offering a way to destress before or after a shift. Dig in!

Wishing you and yours a relaxing and enjoyable Memorial Day.

In observance of the holiday, our Blaine and Minnetonka Urgency Centers will open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. All other North Memorial Health Clinics and Urgent Cares will be closed today. Normal business hours will resume tomorrow, May 28.

Summer in Minnesota brings endless options for getting active outside, from running and biking to yoga in the park or a stroll around the neighborhood. No matter your activity of choice, there are benefits to your mind, body, and spirit when you get moving.

Follow these simple tips from our trauma team this summer and year-round- because being active is even better when you're doing it safely.

FORE!!! ⛳ Now, that we've got your attention, this is your reminder that we are less than a month away from our 33rd Annual North Memorial Health Foundation Golf Tournament on June 18th at Rush Creek Golf Club. Join us for a day of golf, games, fun and food while supporting our lifesaving cardiology programs and services. Register or become a sponsor today by clicking on the link in the comments.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first National EMS Week, we are also recognizing the incredible growth and progress North has seen in its more than 50 years of ambulance services. And while our numbers may have grown since 1961, the dedication of these team members is as steadfast as ever.

Happy EMS Week to the incredible 800+ North Memorial Health team members who provide critical round-the-clock emergency care to communities throughout our region!

We're thrilled to announce that North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Minnesota Hospital Association Coordination of Care Award!

This prestigious award acknowledges the exceptional work of our Manager of Care Management, Kayla Carlson, who led a successful initiative to reduce patient length of stay for complex cases. Kayla's dedication and collaborative spirit were instrumental in reducing patient length of stay by over 500 days per month for complex cases.

We're incredibly proud of Kayla and the entire Care Management team for their outstanding work.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms we have the honor of caring for and working alongside. Your impact is worth celebrating today and every day ❤️

North Memorial Health's nurse residency program supports recently hired new graduates transition to practice with evidence-based curriculum. During this 12-month program, cohorts of nurses do simulations, didactic escape rooms, develop a quality improvement project, and more with the support of nursing leaders, nurse educators, and various subject matter experts throughout the organization.

These leaders, who provide mentorship and expertise to facilitate the nursing cohort's development, share invaluable insight into the profession on topics ranging from health literacy and patient education to skin care and conflict management.

Thank you to the nurses who choose North and those who continue to share their knowledge and passion with recent graduates. The future of nursing is filled with changemakers who are advancing healthcare, and we're honored to be part of the team.

Each and every day, North nurses are changing and saving lives - one moment of expertise and compassion at a time. Whether they're supporting a new mom through labor and delivery, responding to a patient coming in after a traumatic accident, providing in-transit care at a time where every second matters, or helping patients navigate health concerns, nurses across North Memorial Health are making the difference.

Thank you to our incredible nurses spanning hospitals, clinics, air care, and care access teams - your contributions are invaluable to the advancement of care and the patients you serve.

Grab your clubs and register for the 33rd Annual North Memorial Health Foundation Golf Tournament! We hope you can join us on June 18 at Rush Creek Golf Club for a day of golf, games, fun and food while supporting our lifesaving cardiology programs and services. Register or become a sponsor today through the link in the comments.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke - but what happens next can make all the difference. Recognizing the signs of stroke and calling 9-1-1 quickly means faster response, faster care, and better outcomes for the patient. During , we encourage you to learn the signs and how to reduce your risk at the link in the comments.

As we enter , we're focusing on the simple steps that can help keep you and your loved ones safe at home and in the community. Falls are consistently the leading cause of injury and make up a large portion of the patients who come through our doors in need of trauma care - so stay safe and reduce your risk of falling with these prevention tips.

North Memorial Health volunteer, Dottie, has spent the last 11+ years serving patients at our Cancer Center in Robbinsdale. As a cancer survivor herself, Dottie can empathize with our patients while wanting to make them as comfortable as possible. One of the ways she does this is by handing out donated port pillows to chemo patients as shown in this picture. Additionally, she enjoys engaging in conversations with patients, bringing refreshments by, and handing out warm blankets!

Thank you for all you do, Dottie - and Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week to all our amazing volunteers!

It's Volunteer Appreciation Week 👏 To all our volunteers, thank you! Your dedication and compassion make a real difference in the lives of our patients every day.

If you're interested in joining our incredible team of volunteers, check out the link in our comments.

Effectively controlling bleeding when an accident or injury occurs can save lives! We invite you to join North - Robbinsdale Hospital's Trauma Medical Director, Dr. Jon Gipson, on May 8 for this FREE course, where participants will have the chance to practice bleeding control techniques.

Registration is required; click the link in our comments to register today.

As one of the few Level I Trauma Hospitals in the state, North – Robbinsdale Hospital has built its legacy on our unwavering dedication to serving all who need care. But today, we face a challenge that threatens our ability to uphold the mission-critical work we are relentlessly committed to. With the rising number of patients covered by Medicaid and Medicare, securing financial support is imperative to sustain our ability to provide essential care to the communities we have the privilege of serving.

We need your support. Join us in calling on Hennepin County to advocate for funding that recognizes the role our system plays in supporting the community. Your voice can make a difference.

Help Protect Robbinsdale Hospital - North Memorial Health A cherished beacon of care in our community faces critical financial challenges serving a growing number of Medicare and Medicaid patients.

For decades, North – Robbinsdale Hospital has been a cherished beacon of care in our community and is facing critical financial challenges serving a growing number of Medicare and Medicaid patients.

Yesterday, physician and provider leaders at North Memorial Health penned an opinion piece in the Star Tribune to share our story from their perspective.

OPINION EXCHANGE | A plea from North Memorial Health to the Legislature North Memorial Health Hospital, Robbinsdale serves as a "safety net" hospital without the benefit of any official designation that brings additional funding.

The Star Tribune's Minnesota's Best nominations are out, and North Memorial Health was honored to be included in eight of the health & wellness categories!

North Memorial Health hospitals & clinics were nominated in the following categories:
* Cancer Treatment Center
* Hospital
* Medical Practice
* Men's Health
* Place to Have a Baby
* Surgery Center
* Urgent Care/Walk In Clinic
* Women's Health

We need you help! Please cast your vote for North Memorial Health, North - Robbinsdale Hospital, or North - Maple Grove Hospital at https://bit.ly/3vA2DS6 and select the 'health & wellness' category - you can then choose one of the subcategories listed above.

2024 Minnesota's Best Vote once per day from 3/24 - 4/17