Emergency Department - M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency or need rapid medical care for a serious issue, call 911 now. 
 
Emergency or Urgent Care? 

If you need help deciding if you need emergency care or urgent care, please review this article or call 1-855-FAIRVIEW and ask to be directed to the M Health Fairview Nurse Triage Line. 

When you or a family member need emergency medical care, we are ready to help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The emergency department at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center – West Bank is part of our flagship medical center campus along the Mississippi River. Located in Minneapolis, we serve many adults and children in the city and nearby communities who need care for an immediate or critical health concern. Our emergency department is also conveniently located near M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital and other M Health Fairview medical buildings on the west bank campus.

Please note: If you need emergency care for a child, we offer a dedicated pediatric emergency department nearby at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital.

Our emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and medical staff are experienced treating adults and children with any type of injury or emergency medical need. If you should need to stay at the hospital, the medical center offers a range of clinical services, including critical care, adult surgical care, and inpatient mental health and substance user disorder care for children and adults. Our doctors and staff will provide you or your family member with compassionate care while using innovative treatments and leading-edge technology. 

A trip to the emergency room is not something you plan for, but it’s reassuring to know it’s there when you need it. We’re here for you during difficult times, and you can count on us to provide compassionate care for you or your loved ones during an emergency.

M Health Fairview’s University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC) was ranked No. 1 for hospitals in the Twin Cities Metro for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report.