Fairview Health Services

09/20/2025

Food insecurity is more than empty cupboards – it’s a huge stress on people and their families. Fair Table, our food is medicine program, eases this burden by bridging the gaps in nutrition to help patients focus on eating well and feeling better.

Fair Table, and several other community-driven programs, helped Fairview earn the Foster G. McGaw Prize for our dedication to advancing the health and wellness of our communities.

09/12/2025

Big news: Applications are now open for the CCHE Accelerator Fellowship!

This one-year program brings together 8 local changemakers to design and launch projects tackling health inequities in our communities. Fellows receive up to $10,000 in project funding, coaching and the support of a powerful cohort.

👉 If you’re ready to drive real change, apply by October 24: https://bit.ly/3HVylPZ

09/11/2025

In the wake of the recent tragedy in our community, our first question was the same as so many of yours: “How can we help?”

This week, neighbors, teachers, caregivers and community members joined us for a free Psychological First Aid training to learn practical tools that reduce distress, foster resilience and support healthy recovery after a crisis.

Together we practiced ways to show up for one another, and ourselves, with empathy and strength,

This is what community looks like: people coming together to turn pain into action and care. 💙

Want to bring PFA training to your school, workplace or community group? Visit the link in our comments.

09/09/2025

Did your doctor make the list? 200 M Health Fairview physicians have been named Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly!

Being named Top Doctor isn’t just a title. It’s a reminder of the countless ways our physicians show up with skill, grit, and heart to care for patients and families when it matters most.

To the 200 physicians on this year’s list: thank you for living our values in every patient interaction. To the patients our physicians serve: thank you for entrusting us with your care.

09/08/2025

A recent life event left Melissa Silva — who is legally blind — struggling to afford necessities. She turned to food shelves to get by but she longed for fresh, healthy food she could feel good about. Eating well is more than just a preference for Melissa. A healthy, balanced diet is essential for managing her rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that affects her joints.

When she reached out to her primary care team at M Health Fairview Clinic – North Branch, a care coordinator connected her with one of our food resource navigators, who help patients access food resources inside and outside of our health system. Melissa now receives free weekly food boxes filled with nutritious, locally sourced produce, pantry staples, and proteins through our Food is Medicine program.

“These food boxes are more than just a necessity—they’re a meaningful treat to me,” said Melissa. “They make me feel good again.”

Read more on how we’re ensuring our patients have access to food at the link in our comments.

09/04/2025

Congratulations to Patrick Adams, our vice president and chief of staff, for being named one of 's Healthcare 100 Rising Stars: Healthcare Leaders Under 40!

Patrick’s leadership has helped patients across Minnesota get care more quickly and easily, from redesigning staffing to improving how supplies are used. His work means smoother visits, better access and care that meets families where they are.

The recognition is proof of the heart and skill behind our team. Join us in celebrating Patrick. https://fv.care/46ls2OK

09/03/2025

Traumatic events leave lasting impacts on our communities. We heal best when we support one another.

In light of recent events in Minneapolis, we are hosting a free Psychological First Aid (PFA) training session at the Fairview Health Community Health and Wellness Hub on September 9.

Trainees will learn how to:
• Understand the impact of trauma.
• Apply the four elements of the PFA framework.
• Recognize when to connect someone with a mental health professional.

Register for your spot today. 👉 https://fv.care/3JFZSW5

08/27/2025

Crop art, Fairview style 🌽

More than 1,000 team members from across our health system let their creativity SHINE with their mini crop art kits this summer. From seeds to stories, each design reflects what Fairview means to them and the pride they bring to their work every day.

We launched this project to celebrate our recent Foster G. McGaw Prize, a national recognition of our commitment to community health from the American Hospital Association.

Check out some of their incredible creations 🌻

08/20/2025

Big news travels fast: our first-in-the-nation helicopter-supported ECMO program is making headlines!

Check out this Tribune story about how we're working to bring lifesaving cardiac arrest treatment directly to rural Minnesotans.

We’re proud of the incredible care teams, partners, and innovators making this possible. 🚁❤️

First-in-the-nation program flies doctor, heart pump to Princeton, Minn., hospital to try to save patients in north-central Minnesota.

08/18/2025

Tjay Middlebrook knows firsthand the challenges people with disabilities face when navigating a world—and a healthcare system—not always built with them in mind.

He lost his hearing at a young age and was raised in a family where advocacy was a necessity, Tjay learned early how to speak up for himself and others. Now, as M Health Fairview’s first accessibility coordinator, he’s leading efforts to make healthcare more inclusive through resources, training, or changes to the patient journey itself.

“It honestly gives me a sense of peace to see someone with disabilities get the help they need,” he says. “Their world lights up when they realize the door doesn’t have to close on them.”

From addressing visible barriers to elevating the voices of those with invisible disabilities, Tjay is working to ensure every patient has the tools and opportunities they need.

08/14/2025

“Most people think of ‘the lab’ as this mysterious place where their cells are processed,” said Nancy Bostrom, medical laboratory scientist. “Even though we’re behind the scenes, we are part of their care team and strive to provide excellent patient care.”

Our cell therapy laboratory teams play a crucial role in processing and developing a range of cell therapies for patients facing cancer and other rare diseases. The results? Lifechanging care and treatments.

They are divided into two teams: the main lab team, who ensure the safe development and standards for stem cell transplants, and the transitional development lab team who help advance cutting-edge gene therapies.

A standout moment for our cell lab teams happened in 2021, when they helped administer the first gene therapy of its kind in the U.S. to a 6-year-old patient with a rare condition called metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital.

“It’s truly inspiring to be part of a team that stands at the forefront of innovation—turning cutting-edge research into real hope for patients and families,” said Ashley Kirberger, a medical laboratory scientist.

08/13/2025

Stable housing. Access to good food. Employment and education. These factors ultimately determine a person’s health long before they step into a doctor’s office – but thousands of Minnesotans face barriers that make these basic needs harder to reach. Hear from our president and CEO James Hereford as he shares how our community – focused solutions have grown into innovative programs that make a measurable difference in people’s lives.

Bringing this vision to life alongside like-minded partners is the reason we are the winners of the 2025 Foster G. McGaw Award from the American Hospital Association.