Abbott Northwestern Hospital, hospital in Minnesota, United States
Abbott Northwestern Hospital is a large medical facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It provides emergency care, surgical services, inpatient stays, and specialized treatment programs including centers focused on heart, brain, spine, and cancer care.
The hospital was founded in 1882 and is now the largest private hospital in the Twin Cities area. It has grown from its original site into a modern campus that continues to expand with new facilities like the Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center opening in 2026.
The emergency entrance is at the Piper Building on the corner of 26th Street and 10th Avenue. Parking includes a large purple ramp accessible from Chicago Avenue or eastbound East 28th Street, with a skyway connecting the campus on Level 3.
The hospital runs a free electric cart service during the day to help visitors move around the large campus. This accessible service reflects how the facility prioritizes visitor comfort and ease of movement through its many buildings.
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