United Hospital is the largest hospital in the Twin Cities east metro area, providing a full range of health care services to more than 200,000 people each year. United's excellent staff, modern facilities and commitment to providing patients with the best care using state-of-the-art technology has helped the hospital attract some of the most renowned and innovative practitioners in the nation. United's employees and medical staff are committed to place patient needs first and treat all individuals with compassion and respect.
Highly regarded for its clinical care, United has earned a reputation for supportive, patient-centered care designed to create the most comfortable, stress-free health care experience possible. Patient care innovations include:
- A department of Visitor and Family Services
- A patient/family advisory council
- Open, flexible visiting hours
- Social workers and care coordinators
- A transportation program
- Free CaringBridge Web sites that allow friends and family members to send good wishes and track the progress of patients
- Visitors and families of patients can stay nearby in the fully furnished Lipschultz Center guest apartments
- Security escort services for visitors and employees, and parking is available in any of four conveniently located ramps
United is committed to retaining its hallmark reputation for quality patient care and overall excellence. Ongoing investments will continue to increase efficiencies, advance technologies and improve services for patients and their families.