M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center

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M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC), previously known as University of Minnesota Medical Center, is a 1700-bed non-profit tertiary care, research, and academic medical center located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the region's only university-level academic medical center and is operated by the M Health Fairview Health System. UMMC is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical School and is the second largest hospital in the system.

UMMC is designated as a level II trauma center by the American College of Surgeons and has a rooftop helipad for medevac patients. The medical center is also home to the Masonic Children's Hospital, which provides specialized care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

The medical center has two campuses: one on the East Bank of the Mississippi River and the other on the West Bank. The West Bank campus was previously Saint Mary's Hospital and Fairview-Riverside Medical Center. UMMC is a teaching institution and offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. It is connected with six community clinics and numerous specialty clinics.

UMMC has been serving the community since its opening in 1911. It continues to be a leading healthcare provider in the region, offering high-quality care, research, and education.


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