Fairview Range Receives “A” Grade for Hospital Safety from The Leapfrog Group
In recognition of its commitment to patient safety and quality, Fairview Range earned an A grade from The Leapfrog Group, the highest rating awarded by the independent nonprofit that sets national standards for hospital safety. The grade reflects the organization’s strong performance in preventing medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. Fairview Range is one of […]
Preparing for the Season: Your Guide to Student Sports Physicals
As the school year approaches, add one more important item to your summer to-do list: scheduling your child’s sports physical. Taking care of this requirement early helps ensure your student athlete has the time needed to complete any necessary forms, receive clearance, and be ready to hit the field, court, or course when the season […]
Regional Heart Care You Can Trust
In honor of February being American Heart Month, we wanted to remind our community of the importance of heart health and the full-time cardiology services available close to home. Dr. Daniel Brody and Dr. Chuen Tang, cardiologists with University of Minnesota Physicians, are available to see patients both at Fairview Range in Hibbing and Grand […]
Fairview Range Medical Center Designated as Level IV Trauma Hospital
The Minnesota Department of Health recently designated Fairview Range Medical Center as a Level IV Trauma Hospital. Fairview Range and staff voluntarily participated in the intense designation process to become part of Minnesota’s statewide trauma system. The process included an outside review of the hospital’s resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. Fairview Range […]
Colonoscopies: What You Should Know
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, which is an important time to educate people about the risks of colon cancer and how to prevent it. Why should I take time to learn about colon cancer screening? As reported in the ACS 2024 Cancer Facts & Figures, there’s a notable rise in colorectal cancer diagnoses among people […]
Are You or a Family Member Needing Better Sleep? Our Sleep Center is Here.
Sleep is essential to your well-being. Your happiness, safety, critical thinking, and physical health all depend on a regular, uninterrupted, and adequate daily sleep. What are the biggest sleep stealers? Psychological Factors Lifestyle Stresses Shift Work Environmental Inference Physical Factors Medications Your physician is your best source if sleeping problems persist for more than a […]
Fairview Mesaba Clinics Continues Opioid Abuse Prevention Efforts with Renewed Grant Funding
Fairview Mesaba Clinics – Hibbing is proud to announce that it has been awarded funding by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to continue implementing the Tackling Opioids With Networks (TOWN) model, a multi-strategy initiative aimed at combating the opioid crisis in Minnesota. MDH selected six primary care clinics to participate, targeting areas disproportionately affected […]
Fairview Range Receives Recognition for High-Quality Stroke Care
We are proud to announce Fairview Range received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke GoldPlus Quality Achievement Award and the Silver Level award for Rural Stroke. What is the GoldPlus Quality Achievement Award? Hospitals that receive the Get With The Guidelines GoldPlus Achievement Award have met a high standard for […]
Supporting Families Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or an infant is undeniably difficult and challenging to come to terms with, yet it is real life. Sadly, about one-quarter of all women face loss during pregnancy. It is difficult to describe and understand the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual impacts the loss of a child has on […]
Finding Serenity: A Guide to Reducing Stress in Your Life
Stress is sometimes an unavoidable companion in our daily lives. Between work deadlines and personal commitments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and frazzled. However, it’s crucial to recognize the signs of stress and take proactive steps to reduce its impact on our overall well-being. At Fairview Range, several Mental Health providers are here to support […]