Welcome To your guide to the next era of care Richard M. SchulzeSurgical and Critical Care Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital

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Today, you're among the first to experience the next chapter of Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

As you explore seven featured destinations throughout our revitalized campus, you'll discover how innovation, clinical expertise and thoughtful design have come together to create an exceptional care experience for patients, families and care teams. From advanced surgical technology and leading-edge patient care environments to spaces designed to promote healing, connection and wellbeing, each stop tells part of the story behind this extraordinary investment in the future of healthcare. We're honored to welcome you. Explore each destination below to learn more about how we’re built for what's next.

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Rooftop Garden

Bringing nature into the next era of care.

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Overview

The rooftop garden brings nature into one of the most advanced care environments in the region, creating a peaceful destination where patients, families and care teams can pause, reflect and recharge. More than an outdoor space, it represents a commitment to caring for the whole person by supporting emotional wellbeing alongside clinical care.

Thoughtfully positioned lower on the building, the garden was also designed with the surrounding neighborhood in mind, preserving sunlight for nearby homes and schools while creating a beautiful new community landmark.

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At-A-Glance
  • 27,000-square-foot rooftop garden
  • Open to patients, families and care teams
  • Native plantings selected for year-round blooms
  • Supports LEED Gold sustainability goals
Featured Design Elements
  • Outdoor gathering and reflection spaces
  • Accessible walking paths
  • Native landscaping
  • Sustainable design strategies integrated throughout

Looking Ahead

Healing extends beyond medicine. Spaces like the rooftop garden demonstrate how thoughtful design can improve the patient experience while supporting the wellbeing of everyone who walks through Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Rooftop Garden
Patient Rooms

Healing begins with the patient experience.

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Overview

Every patient room was designed around one goal: creating a more connected healing experience. Private rooms combine comfort, privacy and integrated technology that keeps patients informed while giving care teams more time at the bedside.

These enhancements improve communication, streamline workflows and create an environment that feels more personal for every patient and family.
At-A-Glance
  • 190 private patient rooms
  • Integrated patient experience technology
  • Real-time care team information
  • Telehealth and video conferencing
  • Translation and education tools
  • Entertainment and room controls
Key Features
  • Bedside communication tools
  • Digital care coordination
  • Enhanced privacy
  • Family-friendly room design
  • Technology that supports more connected care
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Looking Ahead

These rooms reflect a future where technology enhances, not replaces, the human connection between patients and caregivers.

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Pre & Post Op

Every step designed around the patient experience.

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Overview

Recovery begins long before surgery and continues well after a procedure is complete. The redesigned pre- and post-operative areas, including the PACU, create a more connected care experience by improving communication, visibility and efficiency for care teams while providing greater comfort, privacy and reassurance for patients and families.
At-A-Glance
  • Designed with nurses and frontline care teams
  • Improved patient visibility
  • Streamlined clinical workflows
  • Enhanced privacy and comfort
  • Located adjacent to surgical suites
Key Features
  • Improved sightlines for patient monitoring
  • Efficient layouts that reduce unnecessary movement
  • Flexible spaces that support changing patient needs
  • Designed to create a seamless experience from preparation through recovery
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Intraoperative MRI

Transforming what's possible in brain surgery.

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Overview

The addition of intraoperative MRI (iMRI) represents a significant advancement in neurosurgical care at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. By providing surgeons with real-time imaging during brain surgery, this technology enables more informed decisions while a procedure is underway. The result is greater surgical precision, expanded access to advanced treatment and the potential for better outcomes for patients facing some of the most complex neurological conditions.

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At-A-Glance
  • Real-time imaging during brain tumor surgery
  • Greater precision during complex procedures
  • May reduce the need for follow-up surgeries
  • Supports safer procedures and improved patient outcomes
Featured Design Elements
  • High-resolution imaging without leaving the operating room
  • Allows surgeons to identify remaining tumor tissue during surgery
  • Seamlessly integrates imaging into the surgical workflow
  • Supports advanced care at the Allina Health Brain & Spine Institute
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Operating Rooms

Operating rooms designed for the future of surgery.

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Overview

Every detail of Abbott Northwestern Hospital's new operating rooms was designed to advance surgical excellence. From state-of-the-art technology to thoughtfully planned layouts developed with direct input from surgeons and care teams, these spaces improve precision, efficiency and collaboration. Together, they expand our ability to deliver leading-edge surgical care while preparing for the future needs of our patients and communities.

At-A-Glance
  • 30 state-of-the-art operating rooms
  • Approximately 1,000 square feet per room
  • Advanced robotic and surgical technologies
  • Designed with direct input from surgical teams
Key Features
  • Spacious layouts that accommodate larger teams
  • Uniform room configurations that improve efficiency
  • Specialized surfaces designed to reduce infection risks
  • Advanced air filtration for patient and care team safety
  • Video and livestream capabilities
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Cafeteria

Supporting the whole care experience.

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Overview

Healing extends beyond clinical care. The new cafeteria was thoughtfully designed as a welcoming destination where patients, visitors and care teams can gather, recharge and reconnect throughout the day. Filled with natural light, local artwork and convenient amenities, the space reflects Abbott Northwestern Hospital's commitment to creating environments that support wellbeing alongside exceptional care.
At-A-Glance
  • Seating for more than 400 guests
  • Coffee shop and 24/7 market
  • Nature-inspired artwork from local artists
  • Open, light-filled gathering spaces
Key Features
  • Comfortable seating for patients, visitors and care teams
  • Abundant natural light throughout the space
  • Artwork inspired by Minnesota's natural landscapes
  • Convenient dining and refreshment options available throughout the day
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Founder's Mall

Honoring our past. Inspiring what's next.

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Overview

For more than 140 years, Abbott Northwestern Hospital has served as a trusted destination for exceptional care. The reimagined Founder's Mall celebrates that legacy while looking confidently toward the future. As a central feature of the Campus Revitalization Project, it reflects a long-term investment in innovation, expanded access and creating an environment where patients, families and care teams will thrive for generations to come.

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At-A-Glance
  • More than 140 years of serving our community
  • Home to the new Schulze Building
  • Purple Parking Ramp and rooftop solar garden
  • Upgraded Central Utility Plant
  • Reimagined community gathering space
Key Features
  • Connects the major investments across the revitalized campus
  • Creates a welcoming front door for patients and visitors
  • Reflects Abbott Northwestern Hospital's commitment to innovation and community
  • Designed to support the future of healthcare delivery for generations to come
Founders Mall
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