University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview

University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview

Phone (toll-free):
888-KIDS-UMN
(888-543-7866)

UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

Street Address:
500 Harvard Street
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Mailing Address:
420 Delaware St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

RIVERSIDE CAMPUS

Street Address:
2414 7th Street S
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Mailing Address:
2450 Riverside Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Welcome to the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview

Kids Health Information

Hospital News

The latest hospital system news

	The Talented Turtle Tina named "The Grandest Turtle of All” The Talented Turtle Tina, sponsored by Talent Management, was named the “Grandest Turtle of All” at the 2007 Turtle Derby held on June 21 on Diehl Plaza.
	We're building a new children's hospital University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview is building a new facility that will bring together pediatric and maternal services into a single patient- and family-centered care environment.
	Dawson's recovery at home going well Seven-year-old Dawson Rude is finally home, ready to be a little boy again.
	Five year old gets kidney transplant from stranger Dr. John Najarian and a team of pediatric nephrology experts from University of Minneasota Children's Hospital care for the Isreali girl.
	Elite hockey player fights cystic fibrosis Nik Job plays hockey despite having Cystic Fibrosis, thanks to the great care he receives at University of Minnesota Children's Hospital.
	Transplant surgeon's daughter receives liver A liver transplant performed at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview gains national attention. The patient is the daughter of a transplant surgeon from the Fargo area.

Health Updates

Today's updates

Autumn Sees More Women With Bunion Problems
Transition from flip-flops, sandals to traditional shoes may be culprit, specialists say

Fliers Can Keep Blood Clots at Bay
Simple exercises, staying hydrated best ways to avoid deep vein thrombosis, therapists say

New Factors Join Kids' Sleep Disorders, Cognition
Blood pressure, brain oxygen levels might modify severity of some deficits, study says

Antibiotics May Not Cause Diarrheal Bacteria
Since testing is often on those already on drugs, some diagnoses could be wrong, study says

Little-Known Fat Can Be a Heartbreaker
Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels boost cardiovascular disease risk for some

HealthLink

Health Resources

	Learn to be healthier--just by listening Tune in to Fairview On Call each Sunday morning, 7:30-8:30 on WCCO radio 830AM , when Fairview's Dr. Gretchen Phillips and other health care experts answer your health questions. For upcoming show information, click here .

	Do you have a Health Care Directive? A health care directive (sometimes called a living will or advance directive) is authorization you give in advance about the kinds of health care you want or do not want if you cannot speak for yourself. Protect your right to make your own medical choices. For a free copy of a Minnesota Health Care Directive workbook and form, call Fairview On Call at 612-672-7272 or access a form online

	The skin you're in As the weather warms and outdoor activities increase, be sure you know the risks of sun damage to your skin. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about protecting your skin from the dangers of sun exposure.

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	Depression takes a high toll Difficulty concentrating, constant fatigue, a lingering feeling of the "blues" -- these are signs that suggest you should ask your doctor about treatment for depression. To test your knowledge on the topic, take this quiz .