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As one of Minnesota’s largest employers, we are committed to supporting our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families across the state. Which is why we are proud to announce we’ve been approved to become a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a comprehensive program connecting service members and their families with community support, resources, training, and services. Our Veterans Allies & Advocates Employee Resource Group and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon steering committee have worked hard for several years to earn this distinction. “The grit and determination displayed by so many involved in getting us to this place is evidence of true ‘Esprit de Corps’,” said John Marshall, contracting director for Fairview Pharmacy Services and leader of our Veterans Allies & Advocates employee resource group. “The steadfast support and hundreds of hours by VAA members, leadership, and employees throughout the organization has been the driving force that has gotten us to where we are today.” Congratulations to the teams and leaders who made this possible.
Minnesota is one of the healthiest states in the nation – with some of the nation’s worst health disparities. To help address those health inequities, Taj Mustapha, MD, chief equity strategy officer, and Maria Medina, system director of equity initiatives from our health system are joining nearly 20 others on Minnesota Department of Health’s Equitable Health Care Task Force. Established earlier this year, the task force will recommend changes in healthcare practices and health insurance regulations, while identifying strategies to help all Minnesotans – regardless of race, culture, age, gender identity, or other factors – get better access to needed care. Learn more. ➡ https://bit.ly/3RyoLmG hashtag#HealthEquity | hashtag#Healthcare | hashtag#Leadership
This year, our care teams helped deliver more than 12,400 babies in our health system. Know anyone named Theodore or Charlotte? If you don’t already, you might soon. Both names were the #1 picks for babies born at M Health Fairview Birthplaces in 2023. Here are the most popular names, as chosen by parents.
“I am convinced, beyond a doubt, that kids are the most resilient people on the planet.” Bryan Cole, MA, LMFT, a licensed psychotherapist, is passionate about caring for children and teens facing mental health challenges. Cole is part of the team seeing patients in the Adolescent Day Treatment Program at Maplewood, Minn. M Health Fairview Pediatrics offers a full range of pediatric mental health services. The day treatment program is tailored for ages 13-18. Cole’s message for kids and families? “We hear you, and we get it. These symptoms are real, and we believe you.” Find out what drives Cole and other pediatric providers to create “a world of care” for kids with M Health Fairview Pediatrics.
Wonderful news! Six of our hospitals were recognized as “High Performing” on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. This national honor reflects the exceptional devotion our birth center and Birthplace care teams place on providing safe, comfortable, evidenced-backed care tailored for each family’s unique needs. “We are lucky to have many compassionate, dedicated, and brilliant people working at each of the nine Birthplaces and birth centers across our health system,” said Christina Haupt, service line senior director, women’s services. Find out which locations made the list. ➡ https://bit.ly/46Mv0J4
385 turkeys, 200 chickens, 100 hams, and more than 1,000 pounds of sides. That was the menu for Fairview’s annual Harvest at the Hub in St. Paul. On Tuesday, more than 400 community members gathered for a free meal served at the event. Many also attended a health resource fair with free flu shots, blood pressure tests, and other services. The event aims to ensure that everyone in the community – no matter their housing, health, or financial status – can enjoy a nutritious meal and celebrate the season with joy and abundance. Thank you to our partners who helped make this possible, including The Sanneh Foundation, Minnesota Community Care, and Cub Foods.
Sharonne Dolecheck, RN, BSN, knew she wanted to become a nurse after watching nurses provide compassionate home hospice care for her aunt. “I knew I wanted to be a part of this dedicated and caring community,” Sharonne said. For her flexible skill set and limitless empathy, she was recently honored with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This honor recognizes the skillful dedication our nurses bring to patient care every day. Sharonne was nominated by a patient who was deeply grateful for Sharonne’s care and unwavering support. “Knowing that my patients appreciate my work is incredibly fulfilling. It’s a reminder that nursing is not just a job but a calling,” she said. Help us congratulate Sharonne and thank her for the empathy she brings to her work every day. 💓
On Saturday, we helped 20 people take charge of their health during our lung cancer awareness screening event held in partnership with Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital. People with risk factors for lung cancer based on family history or previous tobacco use were identified and invited to take this potentially life-saving step for their future. “We opened up our CT scanner on a Saturday and invited people to come and complete their scans that day - they were thankful to have a chance to get this test done without having to miss work!” said Abbie Begnaud, MD, an interventional pulmonologist and associate professor with University of Minnesota Medical School. We’re grateful to everyone who helped put early detection and awareness center stage. #LungCancerScreening | #LungCancer
Celebrating a year of transformative, community-based care. The Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub opened last summer with the goal of providing responsive, equitable, and accessible care in downtown St. Paul. From primary and mental health care to food distribution programs to senior care, we’ve innovated alongside our community partners to improve health and wellness for all. “In just one year, the hub has had measurable, meaningful impact toward closing the health equity gap in our communities,” said Diane Tran, Fairview’s executive director of community health equity and engagement. “Together with our community partners, we are addressing social risk factors and expanding access by bringing healthy food, clinical services, and research directly into neighborhoods.” Here’s some of the great work that’s happened at the hub in the last year: ✅ 9,000+ visits through the M Health Fairview Mental Health & Addiction Services ✅ 6,500+ visits to the St. Paul Wellness Center, operated by Minnesota Community Care to provide affordable primary care, wellness services, preventive medicine, gender care and more ✅ 1,000 meal boxes packed weekly by Fairview and The Sanneh Foundation
Kari Comfort plays a pivotal role as an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) specialist. ECMO is a life-saving technology that provides life support by circulating and oxygenating blood when a patient's heart and lungs are in distress, such as during cardiac arrest. "The work that this institution, and specifically this team, does in the field of ECMO is at the cutting edge of medicine and something I am extremely proud to be involved in,” Kari said. Every day, our teams provide breakthrough care for our patients and our communities. Learn why their work propelling medicine forward is just one of the reasons our teams love their jobs.
