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Getting care today often starts online. But not everyone has the same access, or confidence, to navigate it. That’s wher...
04/23/2026

Getting care today often starts online. But not everyone has the same access, or confidence, to navigate it.

That’s where our volunteer Digital Navigators come in. They meet patients where they are helping them navigate tools like MyChart and MyChart Bedside. This human connection and one-on-one support makes it easier to manage appointments, access test results, and stay connected with their care team.

To keep up with the growing need, our Digital Navigator program is expanding to reach more patients in more M Health Fairview locations across the metro.

Our volunteers are what makes programs like this possible. Tap ❤️ and help us show our volunteers some love for all they do during National Volunteer Week.

Ryan Shirk felt completely healthy. But his heart was secretly at risk of cardiac arrest.His family’s health history led...
04/23/2026

Ryan Shirk felt completely healthy. But his heart was secretly at risk of cardiac arrest.

His family’s health history led him to genetic testing.

The test raised concerns. Then, a wearable heart monitor confirmed it, prompting heart care specialists at M Health Fairview Heart Center to move quickly and get Ryan the specialized, and potentially lifesaving, care he needed.

It all started with a simple test many people don’t know about. Read Ryan’s full story in the comments and find out if genetic testing could help you.

Every day across our health system, over 9,600 nurses deliver care that shapes better outcomes – from nationally recogni...
04/17/2026

Every day across our health system, over 9,600 nurses deliver care that shapes better outcomes – from nationally recognized safety performance to consistent high-quality patient experiences.

These aren’t just system achievements. They are the result of daily decisions to lead with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to care.

Nurses like Amy Johnson exemplify this work. Her 50-year career with Fairview reflects a legacy of care, mentorship, and defining what excellence in nursing looks like. Read her story and more in our 2025 Nursing Annual Report. 👇

At M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, the EmPATH unit was designed to be different from the start. A calm, living roo...
04/17/2026

At M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, the EmPATH unit was designed to be different from the start. A calm, living room – like space where people experiencing a mental health crisis can get the support they need outside of the traditional emergency department setting.
Five years later, that vision is making a difference. EmPATH has helped 10,000 people in crisis, reducing inpatient hospitalizations from 40% to 6%.

"It offers a lot more independence. And for people in mental health, that's really important because part of what we want to do is help people to help themselves too and feel like they can do it," said Madeline Mulcahy, EmPATH therapist.

WCCO & CBS News Minnesota shares the story in the comments.

Quynh Nguyen picked up a free naloxone kit at work. Days later, she used it to save a life. Quynh – a medical scribe at ...
04/16/2026

Quynh Nguyen picked up a free naloxone kit at work. Days later, she used it to save a life.

Quynh – a medical scribe at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center – West Bank – recognized the signs of an overdose in her neighbor. She acted quickly, using naloxone and starting CPR until emergency responders arrived.

“I'm just thinking to myself, how grateful I am to have that kit,” Nguyen shared. “I'm seeing far too many young lives being claimed by overdose when literally there's a life-saving kit that can fit in any purse.”

Naloxone kits are available free of charge, no questions asked at nine M Health Fairview clinics and hospitals across Minnesota.

Read Quynh’s story and find where you can get your own kit in our comments.

Today’s Donate Life flag raisings at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Centers - East and West Bank, are...
04/13/2026

Today’s Donate Life flag raisings at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Centers - East and West Bank, are a tribute to organ donors who gave the ultimate gift of life. The ceremony honors the donors, their families, the physicians, nurses, and care teams who support transplantation.

“This lifesaving work is made possible through the dedication of our interdisciplinary teams across our health system.” – Erin Schaden, nurse manager of our Donor Care Unit.

Across our health system during April, these ceremonies will recognize the lives saved, the legacies carried on, and the heroes behind every organ donation.
Tap 💚 to help us honor organ donors, their families, and their grateful recipients.

When 10-year-old Camille drew a picture asking for help finding a kidney donor for her dad, Brian Zenner, her family sha...
04/10/2026

When 10-year-old Camille drew a picture asking for help finding a kidney donor for her dad, Brian Zenner, her family shared it with hope but no expectations.

A stranger said yes. Through a paired kidney exchange, Jennifer Aspen donated her kidney to someone in need on behalf of Brian. In return, he received a kidney from a compatible donor. Both surgeries took place at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, home of one of the oldest and successful transplant programs in the world.

Now, Brian and Jennifer are both recovering well. And two families are forever connected.

Watch their full story KARE 11 in the comments.

Since launching EmPATH in 2021, M Health Fairview has supported more than 10,000 patients experiencing a mental health c...
04/07/2026

Since launching EmPATH in 2021, M Health Fairview has supported more than 10,000 patients experiencing a mental health crisis. All while redefining how emergency mental healthcare can be there for people when it matters most. Here are the numbers:

• Hospitalizations down from 30–40% to just 6%
• Repeat emergency visits are down to 17%

But these numbers only tell part of the story. Discover how EmPATH is improving patient outcomes through innovation and empathy in our comments. 👇

When endoscopy nurse Taylor Hastings asked her dates about colonoscopies on Love is Blind, she got a lot of laughs. But ...
04/03/2026

When endoscopy nurse Taylor Hastings asked her dates about colonoscopies on Love is Blind, she got a lot of laughs. But she also raised awareness.

In a recent Star Tribune feature, Taylor joined Francisco Ramirez, supervisor of community education and outreach at M Health Fairview to help shift how we talk about colorectal cancer, colonoscopies, and how our health system is expanding access to lifesaving screenings.

Early detection and ensuring everyone has access to colonoscopy screenings is crucial to preventing cancer.

Let’s normalize the conversation. Read more in our comments.

Five years ago, we reimagined what emergency mental health care could look like.For therapists like Madeline Mulcahy, MS...
04/02/2026

Five years ago, we reimagined what emergency mental health care could look like.

For therapists like Madeline Mulcahy, MSSW, LICSW, that vision comes to life every day in EmPATH at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. “Every person who comes into EmPATH is met with support,” Mulcahy said. “Our team helps them move from that initial moment of uncertainty to a place where they feel safe, understood, and ready for what comes next.” It’s a model built around people, not just processes.

Since 2021, our EmPATH teams have helped over 10,000 patients experiencing a mental health crisis by connecting them to the right care when they need it, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and repeat hospital visits.

🔗 Read more about the work happening in EmPATH in our comments.

Demand for trauma support training is rising in the Twin Cities. In response to this growing need, our teams are expandi...
04/01/2026

Demand for trauma support training is rising in the Twin Cities. In response to this growing need, our teams are expanding psychological first aid and trauma-informed training. It’s our way of equipping staff and community partners with tools to recognize distress, respond with empathy, and support healing in real time.

We recently trained 215 teachers from Minneapolis Public Schools to help them support their students in the moments they need them most. KSTP-TV shares more about this work in our comments.

Interested in taking a psychological first aid course? Check our events page.

Cheryl Chapman, a unit coordinator at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, supports families who are grieving the loss ...
03/31/2026

Cheryl Chapman, a unit coordinator at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, supports families who are grieving the loss of a loved one in ICUs across our system. For 18 years Cheryl – along with family, friends, and volunteers – have created nearly 6,000 handmade quilts, giving families who’ve experienced a loss comfort they can hold.

The quilts are made with intention. Each are chosen to reflect the life and personality of the loved one.

“It’s all about what we can do for others in this life,” Cheryl said.

Read about Cheryl and her quilts in our comments.

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M Health Fairview is the newly expanded academic health system that represents a collaboration among the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services. The partnership combines the university’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine.

Together, we’re expanding access to world-class, patient-centered care through our 10 hospitals, 60 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, pharmacies, home care, hospice, and medical transportation service.