Emergency Department
An Adult and Pediatric Level I Trauma Center
In 1989, Hennepin Healthcare was the first hospital in Minnesota verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level I Trauma Center. The Emergency Department is the busiest in the state with more than 90,000 visits annually. Board certified Emergency Medicine physicians provide 24-hour coverage and outstate emergency consultation. Nurses receive and participate in teaching specialized training (ACLS, TNCC, APLS) in handling trauma and medical emergencies.
Hennepin Healthcare's Emergency Department includes the care we have provided to critically ill and injured children as a Level I Trauma Center, a designation we have held since 1989 and reinforced in 2010 with our verification as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. This separate pediatric verification recognizes our distinctive expertise in caring for children in emergency situations.
Emergency Department
Education for Professionals
Downtown Parking Ramps
Handicap accessible and discounted patient parking are available at the following ramps:
- HCMC Parking Ramp, 6th Street and Park Avenue
- Hospital Parking Ramp, 8th Street and Chicago Avenue
- Clinic & Specialty Center, Park Avenue between 8th Street and 9th Street
Certified service animals will be allowed to accompany you on your visit. ADA-Certified service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Unless the dog or animal has been certified by the ADA, comfort or emotional support animals are not allowed during your visit. For more information regarding ADA requirements on service animals, please visit the following link: ADA Requirements: Service Animals.
