Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center

My father had emergency open heart surgery here. I live on the other side of the country. The hospital staff was phenomenal about helping me stay in touch with my family during my father's stay. My father reports that the staff and facility are the reason he survived his medical crisis. He can't say enough good things about their professionalism, expertise and care.

I had laparoscopic Roux-En-Y surgery lately at St. Mary's. The entire staff of 7W, were great! Whenever a staff person came in, they always asked if they could do anything else for me. My only bad spot was in pre-op. When I spoke to the nurse the day before surgery, I asked to speak with a Lutheran pastor for prayer prior to surgery. I was assured that that could occur. However, the next day, when I asked to speak with the pastor, I was told,"We are too busy for that". Needless to say, I went to surgery upset and afraid. I would ask the pre-op folks to realize people's needs could be met in five minutes.

I had major surgery at St-Mary's and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about it. The Surgeons, the Nurses, the Care Givers, right down to the Maintenance staff were absolutely amazing... I would recommend this facility in a heartbeat. Thank you!

We went here to have a test done on my child. I told them that I wanted to stay with her at all times so she would not be afraid. They said okay. But then separated us!! For over an hour no one knew where my child was. I had nurses in search of where they took her and was pacing the halls, scared to death. But not as afraid as my small child was without her mother!! They terrified my child and ever since she is afraid of being a few steps away from me. It is wrong to do that to small children. These children need their parents to comfort them and feel safe. I am furious at this hospital and will drive to Minneapolis if I have to next time just to avoid this hospital!