Claire Dawson
Since the first Mercy Hospital opened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1857, the healthcare provider has expanded to include 12 hospital campuses. Mercy Hospital and Unity Hospital, both part of Allina Health, have been operating as a single system of hospital care on two campuses in Coon Rapids and Fridley since 2017. The One Hospital, Two Campuses strategy integrates specialty services across both campuses, with the Coon Rapids location serving as the regional hub for surgical and complex care and the Fridley campus focusing on mental health and addiction, emergency, and inpatient medical services.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of Campuses | 2 |
| Locations | Coon Rapids, Fridley |
| Year of Unification | 2017 |
| Parent Organization | Allina Health |
| Services | Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Care, Specialty Services, Surgical and Complex Care, Mental Health Services, Addiction Services |
| Recognition | Nationally recognized for clinical excellence and compassionate care, Ranked among the best in the state and metro in 2024-25, Ranked fourth highest in taxpayer savings among all ACOs serving Medicare patients |
| Other Features | Level II Trauma Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Mother Baby Center, Virtual Monitoring of Patients, Comprehensive Electronic Health Record System, Shuttle Service |
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What You'll Learn
Mercy Hospital's One Hospital, Two Campuses strategy
Mercy Hospitals: One Hospital, Two Campuses Strategy
Mercy Hospital, located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is a 271-bed non-profit hospital that serves the northwestern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. In 2017, Mercy Hospital and Unity Hospital, located in Fridley, began operating as a single system of hospital care on two campuses. This "One Hospital, Two Campuses" strategy aims to strengthen the services provided to patients in the North Metro area.
The Unity Campus in Fridley offers emergency care, medical and surgical care, and enhanced adult mental health and addiction services. The inpatient mental health unit at Unity Campus has 40 private rooms with an enhanced healing environment, including activity rooms, special lighting, and music. This consolidation of services means patients have access to both inpatient and outpatient services, which are crucial for maintaining and improving health.
The Coon Rapids campus serves as the regional hub for surgical and complex care and has expanded its surgical capacity. All intensive care units and surgeries are located at this campus. Both campuses offer leading-edge technology, equipment, procedures, facilities, and highly skilled professionals.
The "One Hospital, Two Campuses" strategy has created a single medical record system for the combined hospitals, streamlining documentation and patient transfers between campuses. Patients moved between campuses will receive one bill for all hospital services and will not incur transportation charges. This strategy is a significant investment by Allina Health to improve the health of the communities served by Mercy and Unity hospitals for the next 20 years and beyond.
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The Unity Campus in Fridley
Mercy Hospital and Unity Hospital, parts of Allina Health, have provided care to North Metro communities for over 50 years. In 2017, the two hospitals began operating as a single system of hospital care on two campuses in Coon Rapids and Fridley. This "One Hospital, Two Campuses" strategy integrates specialty services across the two campuses.
The Unity Campus was recognized by The Joint Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that improve care for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, and urology. The campus is also home to the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, which focuses on the interrelation between mental and physical health.
With both campuses combined, Mercy Hospital and Unity Hospital build on their strength as the premier tertiary/specialty hospital in the North Metro, with expert physicians and staff providing leading-edge care.
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The Coon Rapids Campus
Mercy Hospital and Unity Hospital, both part of Allina Health, have been providing care to North Metro communities for over 50 years. In 2017, the two hospitals combined to operate as a single hospital with two campuses in Coon Rapids and Fridley. This "One Hospital, Two Campuses" strategy aims to strengthen the services provided to patients in the North Metro.
The "One Hospital, Two Campuses" approach allows the Coon Rapids Campus to work in conjunction with the Unity Campus in Fridley. While the Coon Rapids Campus focuses on surgical and intensive care, the Unity Campus specializes in addiction, mental health, emergency, and inpatient services. This complementary dynamic between the two campuses ensures that patients can access a full range of healthcare services, with seamless transfers between locations without additional transportation charges.
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The inpatient mental health unit
Mercy Hospital, part of Allina Health, has two campuses in Coon Rapids and Fridley, Minnesota. The hospital has been recognised for its clinical excellence and compassionate care, and was ranked among the best in the state and metro in the 2024-25 rankings.
The Unity Campus is committed to serving the community and ensuring that patients have access to the care they need. The campus is easily accessible, and patients can be transferred between the two campuses without being discharged and admitted again, making it convenient and efficient for those seeking care. The hospital also has a campus shuttle that is available to all employees, patients, and visitors, operating between 6:30 am and 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
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The Heart & Vascular Center
Mercy Hospital, part of Allina Health, has two campuses in Coon Rapids and Fridley. The Fridley location is known as the Unity Campus. Both campuses work together to provide the best care and experience to their patients in the North Metro communities.
Mercy Hospital was the first in the nation to have a heart catheterization lab located directly in the emergency department, resulting in record times for heart attack treatment. The hospital was also the first in northeast Ohio to receive a full, three-year Cycle II accreditation with PCI (percutaneous coronary interventions), or angioplasty, from The American College of Cardiology.
The Heart Arrhythmia Center at Mercy Hospital offers advanced diagnostic and treatment options for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and troublesome atrial arrhythmias. The electrophysiology and pace-making laboratory suite features the latest recording technology and fluoroscopic X-ray equipment, making it ideal for comprehensive diagnostic studies and advanced therapeutic interventions.
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Mercy Hospital encourages patients of all ages to take proactive measures to benefit their health at the first warning signs of heart-related health risks. The program provides access to exercise physiologists and RNs who assist in recovery from heart disease, including periodic checks of blood pressure and EKG.
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Frequently asked questions
Mercy Hospital has two campuses in Coon Rapids and Fridley.
The "One Hospital, Two Campuses" plan was implemented in 2017 to integrate specialty services across two campuses. This plan aims to strengthen the services provided to patients in the North Metro.
The Coon Rapids campus is the regional hub for surgical and complex care. All intensive care units and surgeries are located at this campus, and it has a Level II Trauma Center.
The Unity Campus in Fridley offers emergency, inpatient medical, and surgical services. It also focuses on mental health and addiction services, with a new inpatient unit that has 40 private rooms.
Patients can be transferred between campuses without being discharged and admitted again, similar to moving within the same hospital. There is no transportation charge for transfers, and patients will receive a single bill for all hospital services.
