Abbott Northwestern's Neuroscience Institute Facilities
The neuroscience unit is located on the eighth floor of Abbott Northwestern's Heart Hospital. The unit was designed with input from physicians, nurses, staff, families and patients to create a healing environment around a patient-centered model of care.
This 46-bed unit offers patients and visitors the following features:
46 private rooms designed to accommodate neuroscience patient needs, including ceiling lifts and state of the art beds
epilepsy monitoring area that is designed and equipped to meet the specific needs of epilepsy patients and their families
designated space for Sister KennyŽ Rehabilitation Institute therapies
patient/family atrium with a beautiful view, water feature, seating areas, coffee maker and a computer with internet access
patient/family solarium with a fireplace, beautiful view, seating areas, coffee maker, microwave, large refrigerator and more
TV/VCR/DVD, safe, patient/family refrigerator and separate family area in each room.
Critical Care
The Neuroscience Institute is also home to a 12-bed Neuro Critical Care Unit located on the second floor of the Piper Building. This unit features:
continuous EEG (brain wave) monitoring at each bedside
specialized neurologic monitoring equipment
family waiting room.
Clinic Services
Outpatient clinic services are located in the Piper Building. These include our Sleep Center and neuro-oncology patient care.
Neuroscience Institute
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Mail Route 39304
800 East 28th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407-3799
612-863-3200