Facility Overview

Trust Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, for compassionate, specialized care. We’re northern Minnesota’s largest hospital, with 344 beds to care for you and your loved ones. Whether the unexpected happens or you need a planned medical procedure, we're here for you.You'll find us in downtown Duluth overlooking beautiful Lake Superior. As one of Essentia’s Catholic facilities, we strive to provide holistic healing for all human life.St. Mary’s Medical Center is not only a hospital, but also a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with 24-hour emergency care and critical care.Explore our new facility.For the safety and security of our patients, staff, and other guests, visitor badges are issued to guests upon arrival. To receive a badge, adult visitors will need to present one form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport. Visitor badges are issued at the Guest Services desk on the sixth floor of St. Mary’s and in the Emergency Department.

Hospital Services

Whether you need a little help along the road to recovery or around-the-clock medical care, St. Mary’s Medical Center is here for you. Get healing support near you from a knowledgeable team of medical professionals who offer:

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Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital

Get specialized pediatric hospital care right in Duluth, Minnesota. You’ll find Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital in St. Mary’s Medical Center which is a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. Our pediatric emergency room is on the 1st floor of the hospital next to the adult emergency room. We also offer a pediatric inpatient unit and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) on the hospital’s 8th floor. On the 5th floor, we also have a newborn intensive care unit (NICU).

Inpatient Vs. Outpatient Hospital Services

If you have a test or procedure performed at a hospital but are not admitted, you’re an outpatient. Common outpatient procedures may include X-rays, labs, and emergency room visits. If your doctor admits you to the hospital for an overnight stay, you’re typically an inpatient.One exception to this is if your doctor places you on observation status. In this case, you may stay overnight in the hospital but are still considered an outpatient. If you’re a Medicare patient, your status can affect your coverage. Visit Medicare.gov to learn more.

Charges for Hospital Services

We are committed to price transparency and provide a full list of services offered at this hospital and the related standard charges. A charge is defined as the dollar amount Essentia sets for a hospital service and does not include any discounts negotiated with insurance companies.

Heart & Vascular Center

Our hospital is home to the Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Heart & Vascular Center in Duluth, Minnesota. Our cardiologists, surgeons, and medical teams work together to offer advanced heart and vascular care. To make an appointment, call 218-786-3443.Learn more about the specialties and services at our center, including:

• Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Cardiac Rehabiliation
• Cardiology
• Dietitian (Outpatient)
• Interventional Cardiology
• Medication Management

You’ll also find more services that are a part of our Heart & Vascular Center in other buildings on our downtown campus including:

• Pediatric Cardiology in the Duluth Clinic 1st Street Building

Services may be provided by a visiting medical provider who sees patients here on a limited basis.Learn how we make care convenient for you.

24/7 Emergency Room

If you or a loved one have a severe or life-threatening medical concern, rely on our 24-hour emergency room. St. Mary’s Medical Center is a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Rest easy knowing life-saving support is as close as your local hospital.

Emergency Care Fast Track

Get quick and efficient treatment for minor medical concerns when you can't see your regular doctor or go to an urgent care. The Fast Track is a section of the ER that handles less-severe medical cases to reduce wait times. Each private room has a reclining chair, rather than a bed or exam table, for added comfort.

Comprehensive Critical Care

Rest easier knowing critical care is nearby. St. Mary’s Medical Center has six distinct intensive care units (ICUs), from a cardiac ICU to a neuro trauma ICU. Each ICU has medical teams trained to provide 24-hour critical care for specific types of injuries and illnesses.

Baby-friendly® Designated Birthplace

St. Mary’s Birthing Center is here to support you throughout your birthing experience. We do our best to follow your birth plan while keeping you and your baby as safe and comfortable as possible. As a Baby-friendly® Designated Birthplace, we use best practices to encourage mother-baby bonding and breastfeeding.

Nearby Lodging

The Sheraton Duluth Hotel is connected to Essentia Health’s downtown medical campus by skywalk. Only a few blocks from St. Mary’s Medical Center, it’s a comfortable, nearby place for friends and family to stay. The Sheraton also offers a medical rate.

Book a Room

Call the Sheraton Duluth Hotel at 218-733-5660 to book your room. When making your reservation, ask for the Essentia Health medical rate. The medical rate applies to traditional rooms for families and friends of patients at Essentia Health hospitals as well as patients visiting our clinics.To learn more about guest rooms, hotel amenities, and Restaurant 301, visit sheraton.com/Duluth.

Compliments & Complaints

If you’d like to share a compliment, concern, or suggestion, please fill out our online compliments and complaints form.

Support Our Hospital

Have you been inspired by the care you or a loved one received? Support your local hospital by donating to the St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation. The Foundation provides financial support to St. Mary’s Medical Center with help from patients and family members like you.