At M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, we’ve been caring for kids since 1984 – not just as little human beings, but as children with unique needs. We understand what it’s like to bring your child to the hospital. Whether it’s a bad case of the flu, a sports or bicycle accident, or any one of hundreds of other illnesses and injuries, we know it’s a big deal for families. We’re here to help, with the support you and your child need to get well, get strong, and get back to your lives. Many of the same experts seeing patients at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital are available at Ridges – which means nationally recognized care is available for your family, close to home.

M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, which serves both children and adults, is conveniently located in the heart of the south metro, just off the I-35E and I-35W split in Burnsville, about 15 miles south of the Twin Cities.

M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital features for infants, children, and adolescents include:

• A dedicated pediatric floor with a 16-bed pediatric inpatient unit
• Playroom and family waiting area with calming natural light
• Seven pediatric-focused rooms in our emergency department, and emergency teams who are experienced in caring for children and teens. In 2022 alone, we treated more than 13,000 pediatric patients in our Ridges emergency department
• A 23-bed, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• A family-friendly experience in The Birthplace
• Kid-focused support in our lab and radiology departments
• Robust pediatric support for tests and procedures, including nitrous oxide for pain relief and access to Child and Family Life Services
• 24/7 coverage with the same expert pediatric hospitalists that see children at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital
• Telehealth services for NICU and PICU, bringing the expertise of our health system’s full range of 60+ pediatric specialists to your child’s bedside