Regions Hospital

Description

Regions Hospital is a premier, full-service, private hospital providing outstanding medical and surgical care with special programs in heart, women's care, cancer, seniors' services, burn, emergency and Level I trauma. Established in 1872, the hospital has served the Twin Cities and surrounding region for more than 135 years. Patients receive state-of-the-art care in an environment that promotes comfort and healing. The health professionals at Regions Hospital are involved in teaching and research focused on improving health and medical care. Regions Hospital is part of the HealthPartners family of health care organizations.

Awards

2014 Becker's Healthcare 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare 

Received this a national award given to healthcare organizations that go above and beyond for their employees.

2013 Practice Greenhealth - Partner for Change

Award winners in this category have management support and infrastructure (commitment statement, steering committee, facility team, community engagement) and meet high benchmarks for recycling, mercury elimination and pollution prevention and sustainability programs.

2010 Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence

Received this national recognition by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. It's awarded to critical care units that meet rigorous criteria for excellence in leadership, education, staff engagement, patient outcomes and the care environment. Of the estimated 6,000 critical care units in the U.S., fewer than 250 have received this honor.

2010 Best Hospital Workplace

Regions received 4 awards from the Minnesota Hospital Association including including Best Hospital Workplace in the large hospital category. Regions won the award for its Best Care Best Experience work, which includes implementation of employee engagement and communication efforts such as hospital forums and daily huddles.

MHA Awards

Awarded the Minnesota Hospital Association’s Patient Safety

Improvement Award for its patient falls prevention program.

Regions Hospital was named one of the nation’s 100 top hospitals for cardiovascular care, according to a study by Thomson Healthcare.

Ranked among the top 100 hospitals for producing the best clinical outcomes for cardiovascular care and treating heart patients in less time and at a lower cost.

HealthGrades honors for cardiology, stroke and critical care

Regions received national recognition, including 5-star

rankings in cardiology, stroke and critical care from HealthGrades, a national quality-ranking organization.

Breast Health Center

The Breast Health Center at Regions Hospital is the favorite place to receive a mammogram, according to The Minnesota Women's Press annual reader survey.

Regions certified as a Primary Stroke Center

In September 2007, Regions was awarded Primary Stroke Center certification by The Joint Commission.

Organ Donation

Regions received an organ donation medal of honor from the U.S. Health and Human Services Department for its commitment to organ donation. Only 370 hospitals in the country received the award.

Attractions

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Science Museum of Minnesota: http://www.smm.org/

St. Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.stpaulcvb.org/

Greater Minneapolis Convention and visitors Association: http://www.minneapolis.org/