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Patients & Visitors

Your Safety is our Number One Priority

We continue to follow the CDC’s guidelines for medical practices and in hospitals. Masking is no longer required to be worn by patients and visitors. Please wear a mask if you:

  • Have a cough, fever, cold or flu-like symptoms
  • Were exposed or tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days
  • Prefer to wear one or are instructed to do so (for example: if you are visiting someone in isolation or a department that requires masking)

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

View our visitor policy and restrictions.

Need help getting here? Find transportation assistance.

Certified service animals will be allowed to accompany you on your visit. ADA-Certified service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Unless the dog or animal has been certified by the ADA, comfort or emotional support animals are not allowed during your visit. For more information regarding ADA requirements on service animals, please visit the following link: ADA Requirements: Service Animals.

The HCMC Downtown Campus Clinics

With a 484  bed hospital, Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and Clinic & Specialty Center, the HCMC campus is at the heart of medical care in downtown Minneapolis.

Our Neighborhood Clinics

Hennepin Healthcare has eight convenient clinics located throughout Hennepin County, offering primary care, specialty care and a variety of other services to meet your healthcare needs.

About your Hospital Stay

Your Hospital Stay

Find important information about the hospital and resources for your inpatient stay. 

Patient Representatives

Patient Representatives welcome questions or concerns about hospital and clinic services.

Additional Hospital Resources

Hospital Arts Program

The Inspire Arts program is a multi-disciplinary program that stages 8 annual exhibits featuring local artists.

Food Resources

Eating the right foods can make a big difference in your overall health and wellbeing. Find food resources near you.

Hennepin Medical History Center

The Hennepin Medical History Center is a premier medical history museum celebrating the history of Hennepin Healthcare.