Annual Events
Calendar
Churches
City of Apple Valley
Community Profile
Education
Govt/New
Resident Info
Health
Housing
Transportation
|
|
Minnesotans live in the second healthiest state in the United States,
primarily because of the state's emphasis on quality health care and
healthy lifestyle choices. In this land where outdoor activities include
all four seasons, Minnesota has the second highest life expectancy and the
second lowest infant mortality rate. Most children are immunized against
disease and less than a quarter of the adult population smokes. In fact,
only Hawaii is considered to have a healthier population.
The good health of Minnesota residents can be attributed, in part, to the
comprehensive health care available through the commitment of the state's
legislature. Created to combat escalating health care costs,
MinnesotaCare, a health-care program that limits increasing costs, creates
incentives for small businesses to provide insurance coverage for
employees and provides state-subsidized health coverage to uninsured
residents. MinnesotaCare has helped nearly 94,000 uninsured Minnesotans
in the past few years.
Health care in Minnesota concentrates heavily on advnacements within the
medical industry, which is why the state is commonly referred to as
"medical alley." With this emphasis on medical research, it's no wonder
that Minnesotans have a life expectancy of nearly 78 years.
As part of the state's excellent health care system, Apple Valley
residents have convenient access to two nearby community hospitals, a
variety of clinics and HMOs, and a coordinated network of emergency
services providing state-of-the-art medical services.
Hospitals
- Fairview Ridges
Hospital -- 952-892-2000
201 Nicollet Boulevard, Burnsville
Everything from intensive care to orthopedics to rehabilitative care.
Other key areas of care include pediatrics, same-day surgery, and imaging
services such as MRI, low-dose mammography, CT scan and ultrasound.
- Fairview Southdale Hospital -- 952-924-5000
6401 France Avenue, Edina
Everything from intensive care to orthopedics to rehabilitative care.
Other key areas of care include pediatrics, same-day surgery, and imaging
services such as MRI, low-dose mammography, CT scan and ultrasound.
Clinics
- Apple Valley Medical
Center -- 952-432-6161
14655 Galaxie Avenue
24-hour Medical clinic providing family practice & urgent care
services.
- Fairview Cedar Ridge Clinic -- 952-997-4100
15650 Cedar Avenue
Offers the latest medical technology and knowledge to prevent and treat
illness. As part of Fairview Health Services, the clinic can coordinate a
complete spectrum of health care options. Evening and Saturday
appointments are available.
- HealthPartners Apple Valley Clinic -- 952-431-8500
15290 Pennock Lane
Provides evening and weekend urgent care, family practice, internal
medicine, pediatrics, and other services.
Ambulance Service (Dakota
County)
- ALF -- 952-953-2660
Apple Valley, in partnership with Lakeville and Farmington, supports
the ALF emergency transportation services. The paramedic and ambulance
service staffs three fully equipped ambulances which have advanced
communication and pre-hospital medical equipment. ALF services a 158 mile
section of Dakota County.
Support Groups (Check web
sites for local meetings)
|
For more information about Apple Valley, please
e-mail us or call
952-432-8422 or 1-800-301-9435.
|
Apple Valley Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and
Convention & Visitors' Bureau
14800 Galaxie Avenue West, Suite 301
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 432-8422
(952) 432-7964 (Fax)
1-800-301-9435 (Toll Free)
E-mail: Info@applevalleychamber.com
Top
|
