There is a close relationship between housing and good health. That’s why our health system is tackling the need for safe, affordable housing head-on with Habitat for Humanity and their Carter Work Project. All week long, teams and executive leadership from across Fairview Health Services are helping launch construction for The Heights, Twin Cities Habitat’s largest-ever development. The project is creating much-needed affordable housing for St. Paul’s East Side. As an event sponsor, we also provided onsite first aid to the volunteers. Thank you to every team member and volunteer who rolled up their sleeves to help make stable housing more accessible to our community.
Emily Merchant, CNP, a nurse practitioner, is passionate about educating her patients so they can achieve their goals. Merchant works in cardiac electrophysiology at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, treating patients with heart rhythm disorders including arrythmia's atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, and those with pacemakers. "Education is empowerment," she said. "I love helping patients understand their condition and make sure they leave the conversation with all their questions answered." And she doesn't do it alone. Collaboration and the support of her team has been an inspiration as she continues to learn and grow as a provider. "It is a privilege to be part of such a dedicated team and this is only the beginning of what we can accomplish.” Advanced Practice Providers include physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and certified nurse midwives. #NationalAPPWeek is our chance to celebrate everything they do for our patients and our teams. 👏
Two new adult outpatient mental health programs opening next to M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital are closing the gap between crisis and recovery. Daily, structured care with our partial hospitalization program provides high-level support for those who don’t need the intensive support of an inpatient program. The intensive outpatient program offers the same high-level mental health care with flexibility for those with daily obligations including work and family. Both programs add to the already robust mental health treatment options in the southern and western suburbs of the Twin Cities. “With the opening of partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, Southdale has truly become a hub for outpatient mental health services,” said Bhargavi Ghate, MSW, an M Health Fairview clinical social worker and system director of mental health and addiction clinical services. Learn more. ➡ https://mhfv.care/4e4vJdp hashtag#MentalHealthCare | hashtag#OutpatientMentalHealth
"94% of patients with substance use disorder don’t get treatment, but many visit the ER. Our First Step program fills that gap, offering immediate help to those who need it most," said Dziwe Ntaba, MD, an emergency medicine physician with M Health Fairview. Since June 2023, a new pilot program at the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical School has connected over 500 patients dealing with opioid use disorder to life-saving medication and resources.
Providing care and expertise that other physicians trust speaks volumes. Which is why we are thrilled to announce that 300 M Health Fairview providers across 87 specialties were honored as “Top Doctors” this year by Minnesota Monthly Magazine. 👏 Every year, Minnesota Monthly asks Minnesota doctors who they would go to – or send a loved one to – for their own healthcare needs. “I am incredibly proud of the physicians who have been recognized as Top Doctors by their peers and by Minnesota Monthly,” said Jaya Kumar, MD, chief medical director with Fairview Health Services. “We are truly fortunate to have such outstanding professionals representing our organization.”
Since 2019, the 3M Open has given over $1.9 million to support the breakthrough patient care and therapeutic programming we provide patients and families across M Health Fairview. Earlier this week, we honored this tremendous partnership with a special celebration at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital. The event kicked-off with 3M Open volunteers packing LEGO kits for children and families staying in the hospital; a way to provide a meaningful activity for kids receiving treatment. Over the years, the donations have supported patient-centered programming at our children’s hospital, enhanced therapeutic spaces including the 3M Open Plaza, supported mental and behavioral health care, and driven initiatives that forward health equity in communities across Minnesota. None of this would be possible without the dedication and support of our community partners. On behalf of all our staff and leadership, we appreciate the contributions that help us improve the lives of our patients and their families. hashtag#GolfThatMatters | hashtag#3MOpen
We're looking for people passionate about shaping the future of healthcare. As one of the largest healthcare providers in Minnesota, we are dedicated to developing the next generation of healthcare leaders. Which is why we are excited to offer an Administrative Fellowship position, beginning in June 2025. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and leadership development in a dynamic healthcare environment. Applications are open now and will be accepted until Friday, August 30 at 5:00 pm Central Time. Don’t miss this chance to advance your career with us! Apply here: https://bit.ly/4dqI4bk
Every minute, someone in the U.S. experiences sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. Their chances of survival are less than 12%. ECMO, which stands for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, can dramatically improve a person’s chances of survival. M Health Fairview experts have long been leaders in the use of ECMO to save lives across Minnesota. Our new ECMO Intake Center at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center will provide rapid, direct care for those experiencing cardiac arrest. The ECMO Intake Center is a pivotal addition to our ECMO Center of Excellence, which aims to advance emergency heart care and improve cardiac arrest survival rates across Minnesota. A grant from The Helmsley Charitable Trust supported the launch of the ECMO Center of Excellence.
Born with a rare genetic condition, 4-year-old Leland needed a new kidney. He got one at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital – and in the process became the 2,001st child to receive an organ transplant in the history of M Health Fairview, which is home to one of the oldest and most distinguished transplant centers in the world. Now, Leland’s energy is as bright as his future. His care team supported Leland and his family through multiple hospitalizations and years of at-home dialysis. Becky, Leland’s mom, managed it all while helping him become healthy enough to receive a transplant. “People always ask how I handled it,” Becky said, “but it’s what I had to do. I had to save my baby boy.” Read how historical expertise led to life-changing care for Leland and his family. ➡ https://bit.ly/4dEgZ4a
When Amy Anderson, a Fairview pharmacist, learned her friend Scott DeGroot needed a kidney transplant, she didn’t hesitate to register to be a donor. Turns out, Anderson was the match DeGroot needed. “People would ask if I was nervous, and I wasn’t,” said Anderson. “I had peace, knowing this was what I was supposed to be doing.” Scott DeGroot, an avid runner and father of two, was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a genetic condition often leads to a kidney transplant. To have it come from a friend and fellow running group member made it even more special. Scott went from total kidney failure to completing a Ragnar race in April and Grandma’s Marathon in June thanks to Anderson’s generosity.
