Regions Hospital

Our Regions Hospital food and nutrition team is leading by example — and the Minnesota Hospital Association took notice, honoring them with a sustainability award for their outstanding efforts. For years, the team has been redefining hospital dining through innovative, sustainable practices which allow them to nourish lives both inside and outside the hospital. Their impact includes: ●Partnering with local and veteran-owned vendors ●Donating surplus food to people in need ●Tracking food waste and turning it into hog feed ●Inspiring healthy habits in schools through the PowerUp program We’re fortunate to have a team of colleagues who are dedicated to improving health and well-being, both in the hospital and the community. From serving up nutritious meals to teaching kids about healthy foods, they’re making a difference every day.

After an absence of 30 years, Regions Hospital is again offering paramedic education. This fall, 15 St. Paul firefighters completed Regions’ new paramedic training course, after they put in 1,500 hours of training over the past 11 months. The new paramedics made the most of Regions’ clinical sites, preceptors and staff expertise. “Our partnership with the city of St. Paul has a direct impact on patient outcomes,” said Matt Milder, Regions Hospital EMS director. “We really admire this group of firefighters for their commitment to advance their education to the paramedic level.”

Our care earned us top rankings! Regions Hospital was recently recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital rankings, earning seventh overall in the Twin Cities and ninth in Minnesota. We also earned high-performing awards for our quality of care for 12 procedures and conditions, including diabetes, colon and lung cancer surgeries, heart bypass surgery and leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Of the hospitals evaluated nationwide, only 38 percent earned awards, and we’re honored to be one of them. Learn more about our award-winning care: http://bit.ly/4mM9Pjn

Dr. Aaron Burnett, medical director for Regions Hospital EMS and the St. Paul Fire Department, and SPFD assistant chief Steve Sampson discuss how their teams are confronting the opioid crisis on St. Paul streets. They share how a new program using Suboxone helps first responders treat opioid use disorder more effectively and compassionately. With a focus on community trust, collaboration and meeting people where they are, this conversation highlights the power of innovation in the public health response.

Acting fast during a stroke can be life changing. Thanks to advances in care, early treatment can reduce long-term effects and help people recover more quickly. Regions Hospital recently earned several achievement awards from the American Heart Association for delivering high-quality stroke care:  ●Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus ●Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus with Advanced Therapy ●Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll These awards recognize our commitment to providing rapid, evidence-based stroke treatment, effective clot removal and personalized care for patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Good food, great music, and even better company! Thousands joined us at Regions Hospital to celebrate summer and show appreciation for one another. Last week, we hosted our annual summer appreciation event at Regions. We’re proud to have such a compassionate and dedicated team that shows up each day to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients and community.

Sumaya Noor, MPAS, PA-C, a hospital medicine physician assistant at Regions Hospital, and Ryan Aga, our director of clinical simulation, discuss the origin and impact of innovative training they created after experiences Sumaya had working inside an emergency department. Listen as they share personal stories and data that highlight the importance of addressing bias in health care settings. “Off the Charts” is available on most podcast platforms. Subscribe today.

Go green! We’re winning awards for making health care sustainable at Regions Hospital. We recently earned our ninth Top 25 Environmental Excellence award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental stewardship in health care. This award is Practice Greenhealth’s highest honor, accounting for a range of sustainability programs, including waste, chemicals, energy, water and climate. Regions also took home Circle of Excellence awards in Energy, Food and Greening the Operating Room, which recognize work we’ve done on our campus to create a cleaner, healthier environment. “As one of the largest health care organizations in the region, we recognize that environmental stewardship is essential to our mission of improving health,” said Andrea Walsh, president and CEO of HealthPartners. “This recognition reflects our deep commitment to sustainability and the meaningful progress our teams are making to protect the health of future generations.” To learn more about the honor, visit: http://bit.ly/3IkfL3M

Last month, HealthPartners colleagues celebrated inclusion and community by volunteering at Valley Wide Pride Fest and Twin Cities Pride. From Hudson to Minneapolis, there were opportunities to live our values, build community and show that everyone is welcome, included and valued at HealthPartners!

Smiles, laughter and an overwhelming amount of community spirit – that’s how folks celebrated at the 5th annual Juneteenth Observance in St. Paul’s Rondo Neighborhood. We're proud to support the community event which paid tribute to the history of the neighborhood along with the resilience and contribution of African Americans. The event featured food, music, storytelling and community health resources. The celebration was a wonderful way to show our commitment to community health and to engage with those we serve in our hospitals and clinics every day. Colleagues from Regions and the HealthPartners Midway Clinic provided free blood pressure checks, and HealthPartners colleagues from our health plan and IT handed out hula hoops to families along with other giveaways. It was a powerful reminder that when we come together—in health, in history, and in hope—we build a stronger, more connected community for all.