Fairview Health Services - Fairview Pond Center Clinic

Winner of the 2011 Minnesota Hospital Association Community Benefit Award among large hospitals, the Fairview Pond Center Clinic is a partnership between the health system and the Bloomington Public Schools. Low-cost medical services are provided to area children by Fairview physicians and staff; Washburn Center for Children offers mental health care, and Children's Dental Services provides dental care.

What is it?

Winner of the 2011 Minnesota Hospital Association Community Benefit Award among large hospitals, the Fairview Pond Center Clinic is a partnership between the health system and the Bloomington Public Schools. Low-cost medical services are provided to area children by Fairview physicians and staff; Washburn Center for Children offers mental health care, and Children's Dental Services provides dental care.

Who is it for?

Bloomington and Richfield students and families.

Why do they do it?

The goal is to improve community health for low-income families.

Impact

The walk-in facility served 391 children in 2010 and serves as a model of community-wide effort.

Contact: Ann Ellison
Director, Community Health
Telephone: 612-706-4555
E-mail: aelliso1@fairview.org