University of Minnesota Medical Center

Description

About Us
University of Minnesota Medical Center is among the most respected teaching institutions in the nation balancing responsiveness to patients needs and wishes with access to innovative treatments and technology to deliver superior health outcomes As the core teaching hospital of the University of Minnesota Medical School our medical center focuses on patient care which aligns with the medical schools mission of research and education The result is redefining care delivery through excellence in a wide range of programs and services from heart transplant surgery to cancer treatment and more

Located on two campuses one on each bank east and west of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis University of Minnesota Medical Center includes outpatient and inpatient facilities Comprehensive services range from primary care emergency care and the delivery of thousands of babies each year to care of patients with the most complex conditions Areas of specialization include solid organ and blood and marrow transplantation heart disease cancer neurosciences pediatrics and behavioral illnesses

Dedicated staff members University of Minnesota Physicians and community physicians live out the Fairview values of dignity integrity service and compassion while caring for the whole person respectfully addressing the physical emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and their families

University of Minnesota Medical Center and located within it University of Minnesota Amplatz Childrens Hospital were created in 1997 as a result of the merger between University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic and Fairview Health Services The medical center and hospital are a division of Fairview Health Services a statewide network of hospitals community clinics home care and hospice services pharmacies senior housing and longterm care facilities

Mission
To improve the health of the communities we serve We commit our skills and resources to the benefit of the whole person by providing the finest in health care while addressing the physical emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and their families We further pledge to support the research and education efforts of our partner the University of Minnesota and its tradition of excellence

Vision
To be the best health care delivery system for America in partnership with the University of Minnesota

Values
Dignity We value the uniqueness of each person and work to ensure everyones right to privacy We respect the cultures values beliefs and traditions of others and honor their talents and contributions

Integrity We say what we mean and do what we say We communicate openly and honestly and behave ethically We demand the best of ourselves and accept shared accountability for our actions

Service We work to make a difference in peoples lives and in our communities We strive for excellence by anticipating meeting and exceeding expectations We continually improve our programs and skills through learning and innovation We responsibly manage our resources

Compassion We recognize and respond to the emotional spiritual and physical needs of all the people we serve We create a caring environment conducive to healing growth and wellbeing for all

History

Every day we are working to advance health care and improve lives through compassionate collaborative patient care new research insights and educating the next generation

1950s
Worlds first successful openheart surgery

First successful heartlung machine

1960s
First 11county metroarea community heart surgery program

First pancreas transplant in the world

First successful human bone marrow transplant in the world

1970s
First implantable drug pump to free patients from daily injections

First totalbody CT scanner

1980s
The Birthplace the first labor delivery recovery postpartum singleroom
maternity care offered in the Twin Cities opened

Midwests first successful doublelung transplant

1990s
Minnesotas first cochlear ear implant surgery for a child

First neonatal intensive care unit partnership in Minnesota

Discovery that autologous bone marrow transplant can improve survival rates
for chronic myelogenous leukemia patients

First livingdonor pediatric liver transplant in Minnesota

First hospital in the world to successfully transplant all intraabdominal
organs

2000s
Worlds first blood and marrow transplant using genetic testing on an embryo
to find a suitable cord blood donor

Worlds first simultaneous laparoscopic livingdonor kidney and partial
pancreas transplant

First hospital in Minnesota to treat cancer patients with intensity modulated
radiation therapy IMRT

5000th BMT performed

Minnesotas first Berlin Heartreg implant works as a bridge to cardiac
transplantation in a child