Serving as Minnesota's children’s hospital^SM since 1924, we provide 340 staffed beds at our two hospital campuses in St. Paul and Minneapolis. An independent, not-for-profit health care system, Children’s provides care through more than 12,000 inpatient visits and more than 200,000 emergency room and other outpatient visits each year.

In 2010, Children’s:

	Had more than 12,400 admissions.
	Experienced more than 80,000 emergency room visits.
	Had more than 129,900 outpatient clinic visits and an average of approximately 218 children hospitalized every day.

More 2010 Facts About Children's

Patient- and Family-Centered Care

At Children's, we practice Patient-and Family-Centered Care, a philosophy of care that respects the pivotal role of the family as the constant in their child’s life. It acknowledges that families are the experts of their children, and are the primary care givers and source of support. Patients and families are encouraged to participate as active members of the health care team.

Informed patients and families make better decisions. We strive to provide clear, honest and useful information in a respectful way to all those we care for. Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota is committed to provide the best care possible, working together in the best interest of the child. This collaborative partnership is the foundation of the care we provide.

Children's Leadership Executive Leadership Board of Directors Children's History Children's Future: Campus Expansion

Kids' Health Blog A Children's blog featuring the latest stories from our patients and families.

Why Choose Children's? At Children's we provide unwavering clinical excellence for children and their families. Patient Safety Honors Outcomes and Quality of Care

Building Community Children's of Minnesota provides a variety of benefits to the community, including direct community health services and subsidized health services, and promoting job opportunities in health care.

Publications Community Benefit Report (PDF) Children's Check-ups Series Care Innovation and Research Report Interactive 2010 Annual Report 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Child Health Advocacy and Policy Each year, Children's of Minnesota works to positively influence federal, state, and local public policy decisions related to children's health and well-being.