Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week 2026!

Our nurses bring calm in hard moments, compassion in every interaction, the expertise to save lives, and support and joy to one another. Thank you for showing up every shift with skill and heart. Your care makes a lasting difference.

We’re grateful you’re on our team!

04/17/2026

We’re hosting our 5th annual Earth Week bike drive on Tuesday, April 21.

It’s one of those win-win-win opportunities.

Colleagues and community members get the chance to give old, outgrown bicycles the chance to be used again. It keeps the bikes out of landfills. And, thanks to our partnership with Express Bike Shop, a youth employment program that is part of Keystone Community Services in St. Paul, families are connected with the refurbished bikes just in time for summer.

Colleagues and community members can drop off their bike or bike part donations at Methodist Hospital on the south side of the 3900 building from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

04/05/2026

During this National Volunteer Month, we extend a huge thank you to all the incredible people (and pets!) who freely give their time to improve our patients’ experience.

From crafters who make hats for newborns to pet therapy dog handlers to peer visitors who offer a friendly ear, we couldn’t do it without you. Thousands of volunteers put in hundreds of thousands of hours, providing kindness, caring and compassion.

Thank you, volunteers, for all you do, for our patients, families and colleagues.

03/17/2026

If you spot a Methodist Caring Cart rolling through the halls, you’ll see Pat Croal in action.

As operations manager at the Park Nicollet Foundation, Pat launched these carts to lift spirits across the hospital. Stocked with treats, coffee, and messages of hope, they travel to every floor and department.

“It helps us say, ‘We care and thank you for your work,’” Pat says.

Pat knows the power of connection. From nurses and physicians to volunteers and administrative teams, she greets everyone by name, making people feel seen and valued.

Her career began in the lab, but Pat has always sought ways to bring people together. Volunteering, supporting leadership development, and creating opportunities for inclusion are all part of how she makes a difference every day.

“I exist at my best when I’m supporting my team and finding ways to get things done that others might not think of,” Pat says.

Pat is a partner for good, and caring isn’t just part of her job, it’s the heart of who she is.

02/21/2026

Feeling well helps students show up, focus and fully participate in learning.

We have four school-based health centers that give students easy access to health care: Brooklyn Center High School, Burnsville Diamondhead Clinic, Richfield High School and St. Louis Park Central Clinic. These centers offer high-quality, youth-friendly medical and mental health services ranging from sports physicals, immunizations and chronic care visits to emotional and behavioral health support. Care is available to all students, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

When children are supported in their well-being, they are more likely to stay in school and graduate, parents and caregivers are less stressed and fewer routine health concerns turn into emergency room visits.

Thanks to Park Nicollet Foundation for supporting these vital centers!

01/25/2026

Our hearts are heavy as violence in our state continues to harm lives and ripple across our communities. These events affect patients, families, and the healthcare teams who care for them, even when they occur outside of our hospitals. Healthcare settings must remain places of safety, healing, and dignity for all.

As healthcare organizations, our mission is to heal—to provide safe, calm, and equitable care for everyone who needs it. Violence has no place in our communities or in healthcare.

We urge community leaders and elected officials at all levels of government to take immediate steps to deescalate harmful rhetoric and violence, and to use their influence to promote peace, safety, and constructive dialogue.

These incidents increase stress and pressure on our teams who remain deeply committed to all who need care.

We stand with all who have been affected by recent events in Minnesota and remain committed to delivering the care our community needs.

01/20/2026

Our patients come first—always.

That belief guides every interaction, every decision, every moment of care. It’s why we’re honored to be one of three facilities to receive the 2025 NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Award—Large Hospital. This recognition reflects what matters most to us: listening with intention, honoring the voices of patients and families, and providing care that is compassionate, respectful, and truly human.

Thank you for placing your trust in us, and for recommending our care to those you love. We are grateful to walk alongside you on your health journey.

01/08/2026

✨ Kicking off 2026 with gratitude! ✨

To kick off the new year, Park Nicollet Foundation is celebrating Gifts of Good, highlighting new and incredible programs and services that our generous donors helped make possible in 2025. From integrative therapies to volunteerism, each story is a reminder that kindness touches real people in real ways.

At Park Nicollet Foundation, we’re deeply grateful for the community of supporters who make all of this possible – for being part of something bigger, for helping patients, families and neighbors feel hope, comfort and care.

Watch a special message of gratitude from Jennifer Myster, Methodist Hospital President; Mark Sannes, MD, Chief Medical Officer; and Hayley Mueller, VP of Advancement for HealthPartners Foundations.

Join the Park Nicollet Foundation as we use philanthropy to improve health care in the Twin Cities area for patients, families and communities.

01/03/2026

Welcome, baby Ella!

Ella Lynn was the first baby born at Methodist Hospital in 2026, arriving just 12 minutes after midnight on New Year’s Day. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and is welcomed by three big brothers as well as her parents Jozef and Elinor. As part of a Slovak-American family, Ella’s nickname will be “Elka.”

Her family shares of the care team, “We delivered all of our children at Methodist, and every time, it was wonderful. The nurses are so supportive and welcoming, and the doctors are pros.”

In 2025, we welcomed more than 2,500 babies in the Methodist Hospital Birth Center, and it’s our privilege to be part of each family’s care, experience and birth story. Along with baby Ella, we’re looking forward to meeting all of our 2026 babies in the year ahead.

Happy New Year, and congratulations to this beautiful family!

12/11/2025

Stay safe during winter months by walking like a penguin. If the path ahead looks icy, take small shuffling steps that keep both feet in constant contact with the ground.

For more tips on winter safety, visit healthpartners.com/blog/common-winter-slip-and-fall-injuries.