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Maple Grove Hospital Celebrates Second Anniversary

Photos and facts on the second anniversary of the opening of the Maple Grove Hospital.

It was two years ago when opened its doors to patients, the first new hospital in Minnesota to open in over nine years.

On Dec. 30, 2011, employees celebrated the second year anniversary, including a blessing of the , unveiling of the new monument sign and sharing of moments and memories from the last two years.

Here are some of the Maple Grove Hospital "fast facts" from Dec. 30, 2009 through Dec. 30, 2011.

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  • Emergency Care Center visits: 44,750
  • Babies born: 5,084, including 47 sets of twins.
  • Surgeries performed: 3,660
  • Patients admitted: 9,838
  • Lab tests performed: 263,022
  • Imaging exams performed: 43,131
  • Pounds of linens washed: 1,002,122 million
  • Patient meals served: 76,820
  • Employees hired: 615
  • Employment applications received: 54,222
  • Pages of website viewed: 1.5 million
  • Volunteers engaged: 180
  • Providers credentialed: 660

Maple Grove Hospital, a partnership between North Memorial and Fairview, is community hospital serving the northwest Minnepolis area and beyond.

Editor's note: Figures were provided by Maple Grove Hospital. 

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