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Regions Hospital

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Regions Hospital, established in 1872, is a private, nonprofit teaching hospital located in St. Paul, Minnesota. With 554 licensed beds, it is renowned for its Level I Trauma Center for adults and children. The hospital has received numerous accolades, including U.S. News & World Report´s Best Regional Hospital designation. Regions excels in specialties such as neuroscience, cardiology, oncology, burn care, and mental health services.

NPI Number : 1629006457

640 Jackson St, St Paul, MN 55101

(651) 254-3456

www.healthpartners.com

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Departments

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Neurology

Orthopedics

Pulmonary Medicine

Ophthalmology

Ear, Nose & Throat

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pediatrics

Oncology

Urology

Dermatology

Dental Care

Mental Health

Radiology

Appointment Information

Department	Appointment Options
General Appointments	- Online scheduling through MyCare patient portal - Phone scheduling: 651-254-3456 - Pre-register online at least 2 business days prior to appointment
Primary Care	- Schedule through MyCare portal - Call 651-254-3456 for appointments
Specialty Clinics	- Call 651-254-3456 to schedule - Some specialties may offer online scheduling
Imaging/Radiology	- Call 651-254-3456 to schedule outpatient imaging
Same Day Surgery	- Scheduled by physician performing procedure - Pre-register online or by phone
Emergency	- Walk-in 24/7 - No appointment needed

Visiting Hours

Department	Visiting Hours	Visitor Limit	Scheduling
Behavioral Health	Weekdays: 6pm-8pm Weekends: 2pm-4pm, 6pm-8pm	2 visitors at a time	Walk-in
Cardiology	8:30am-8pm daily	2 visitors at a time	Walk-in
Emergency	24/7	1 visitor per patient	Walk-in
General Inpatient	8:30am-8pm daily	4 visitors at a time	Walk-in
Labor & Delivery	24/7	2 support persons	Walk-in
NICU	24/7	Parents/guardians only	Walk-in

Important Doctors

Regions Hospital Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Areas of Expertise
Emily Blomberg	President	Hospital Operations, Strategic Planning, Quality Improvement
John Clark	Vice President of Finance	Financial Management, Budgeting, Revenue Cycle
Tony Grundhauser	Vice President of Regions Hospital Foundation	Fundraising, Community Relations, Philanthropy
Bret Haake, MD	Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer	Clinical Operations, Medical Staff Relations, Quality of Care
Rochelle Johnson	Vice President Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer	Nursing Operations, Patient Experience, Clinical Excellence
Hilary Radtke	Sr. Director of Quality, Performance Improvement and Accreditation	Quality Assurance, Performance Metrics, Regulatory Compliance

Average Salary

Department	Common Procedure	Average Cost	Notes
Cardiology	Angioplasty	$28,000 - $35,000	Costs may be higher for complex cases
Cardiology	Cardiac Stress Test	$1,200 - $1,800	Outpatient procedure
Oncology	Chemotherapy (per session)	$5,000 - $10,000	Varies based on drugs used
Oncology	Radiation Therapy (full course)	$20,000 - $40,000	Depends on number of sessions
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan	$1,500 - $3,000	With and without contrast
Neurology	EEG	$200 - $700	Routine outpatient procedure
Orthopedics	Total Knee Replacement	$30,000 - $50,000	Includes surgery and hospital stay
Orthopedics	Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery	$5,000 - $12,000	Outpatient procedure
Outpatient	Primary Care Visit	$150 - $300	New patient visits may cost more
Outpatient	Specialist Consultation	$200 - $500	Varies by specialty

Support Programs for Patients

Program	Description
Financial Assistance Program	100% discount for patients below 200% of Federal Poverty Level
Sliding Scale Discounts	Partial discounts for patients between 200-400% of Federal Poverty Level
Uninsured Discount	40% automatic discount for all uninsured patients
Hospital@Home Program	Hospital-level care provided in patient´s home for eligible conditions
Community Paramedicine	Home visits after discharge for patients within 25 miles
DayBridge Partial Hospitalization	Intensive outpatient mental health program
Palliative Care Services	Symptom management and support for serious illnesses
Social Work Services	Help coordinating care, housing, finances, transportation
Spiritual Care	Chaplains available for emotional and spiritual support
Interpreter Services	Free interpreters available in over 200 languages

Payment Plans

Payment Option	Details
In-house payment plans	Available for all patients No interest charged Maximum repayment length up to 24 months on average Can be approved before procedure
Financial assistance	Available for patients below 200% of Federal Poverty Level Sliding scale discounts for patients above 200% FPL Valid for 12 months
Minnesota Attorney General Discount	For uninsured Minnesota residents Annual household income under $125,000
Amounts Generally Billed discount	67% discount off gross charges For patients eligible for financial assistance

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Cigna

Healthpartners

Humana

Medicaid

Medicare

United Healthcare

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Counseling Services
Financial Counselors	- Assist patients who are uninsured or have limited insurance coverage - Help patients apply for government programs like Medicare and Medicaid - Provide information on hospital financial assistance programs - Available by phone or in-person appointments
Patient Accounting	- Explain hospital bills and charges - Set up payment plans - Process financial assistance applications
Patient Financial Services	- Provide cost estimates before care - Explain insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs - Offer information on financial assistance options - Help patients understand their financial responsibilities

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Department	Accommodations
General	- Accessible parking spaces and entry - Doors with lever handles - Wheelchair accessible bathrooms with grab bars - Clear turning space in rooms - Accessible sinks - No protruding objects along routes - Interpreter services in multiple languages - American Sign Language interpretation
Emergency	- Accessible examination rooms - Adjustable-height exam tables - Patient lifts - Accessible imaging equipment
Inpatient	- Accessible patient rooms - Adjustable beds - Call buttons within reach - Visual alarms/alerts
Outpatient	- Accessible check-in kiosks - Forms in alternative formats - Staff assistance with paperwork
Rehabilitation	- Exoskeleton technology for spinal cord injuries - Adaptive equipment training - Specialized therapy gyms - Accessible therapy pool
Communication	- Video remote interpreting - Communication boards - Text-to-speech devices - Amplified phones
Staff Training	- Cultural competency education - Disability awareness training - Bias training

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Cardiology	- Remote cardiac monitoring - Virtual heart failure clinic - Online heart health education
Emergency Medicine	- Virtual ER triage - Online check-in for ER visits
Mental Health	- Telepsychiatry appointments - Online therapy sessions - Mental health apps
Neurology	- TeleStroke consultations - Remote epilepsy monitoring
Oncology	- Virtual tumor board meetings - Remote chemotherapy symptom monitoring
Primary Care	- Video visits - E-visits for minor conditions - Patient portal messaging
Radiology	- Online imaging results - Virtual radiology consultations

Hospital-Wide Services	Features
MyChart Patient Portal	- View test results - Schedule appointments - Message providers - Refill prescriptions - Access medical records
Remote Patient Monitoring	- Continuous vital sign tracking - Medication adherence monitoring - Symptom reporting
Telehealth Platform	- On-demand video visits - Secure messaging - Virtual consultations

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Program Details
Emergency Medicine	- 4-week core rotation - Weekly didactic conferences - Simulation sessions - Procedure workshops
Family Medicine	- 6-week clerkship - Outpatient clinic experience - Inpatient service
Internal Medicine	- 12-week core clerkship - Inpatient and outpatient rotations - Subspecialty electives available
Obstetrics & Gynecology	- 6-week rotation - Labor & delivery experience - Outpatient clinics - Gynecologic surgeries
Pediatrics	- 6-week clerkship - Inpatient and outpatient care - Newborn nursery
Psychiatry	- 6-week rotation - Inpatient and outpatient experiences - Emergency psychiatry
Surgery	- 12-week clerkship - Operating room experience - Pre- and post-operative care - Surgical subspecialty rotations

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Projects
Critical Care	- COVID-19 clinical trials and vaccine studies - Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program expansion - Cardiac arrest resuscitation research
Emergency Medicine	- Advanced airway management techniques - Prehospital care optimization - Point-of-care ultrasound applications
Oncology	- Novel immunotherapy combinations for mesothelioma - Early-stage clinical trials for various cancers - Expansion of cancer research center
Orthopedics	- Scapula fracture repair techniques - Exoskeleton technology for spinal cord injuries - 3D printing applications for surgical planning
Neuroscience	- Stroke treatment and rehabilitation studies - Parkinson´s disease management research - Brain injury recovery optimization
Clinical Simulation	- AI-powered medical training simulations - Virtual reality applications for procedural skills - Interprofessional team communication studies

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliations & Professional Development
Emergency Medicine	- ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Program - EMS Fellowship - Toxicology Fellowship - Critical Care Research Consortium
Medical Education	- University of Minnesota Medical School affiliation - Trains over 500 resident physicians annually - Advanced Practice Clinician Fellowship programs
Cardiology	- American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines program - Comprehensive Stroke Center certification
Burn Center	- Verified by American Burn Association - American College of Surgeons verification
Neurosciences	- Comprehensive Stroke Center certification - Neurosciences research programs
Obstetrics	- Baby-Friendly Hospital designation - Women´s Choice Award for obstetrics
Trauma	- Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center verification - American College of Surgeons verification

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Emergency/Trauma	Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center	American College of Surgeons
Burn Care	Verified Burn Center	American Burn Association
Cardiology	Chest Pain Center	Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
Neurology	Comprehensive Stroke Center	The Joint Commission
Obstetrics	Baby-Friendly Birth Center	World Health Organization/UNICEF
Palliative Care	Advanced Certification for Palliative Care	The Joint Commission
Radiation Therapy	Accreditation	American College of Radiology
Overall Hospital	Hospital Accreditation	The Joint Commission

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
Breast Health Care Center	Volunteer (16+)
Burn Center	Volunteer (18+)
Cancer Care Center	Infusion Room Volunteer (18+)
Critical Care Research Center	Clinical Research Internship
Emergency Medicine	Medical Student Rotation
Emergency Medicine	Physician Assistant Residency
Mental Health	Nursing Internship
Neuroscience Research	Summer Research Internship
Nursing	Student Nurse Internship
Post Anesthesia Care Unit	Volunteer (18+)
Surgery Center	Volunteer (18+)
Trauma Unit	Volunteer (18+)

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
Bariatric Surgery	Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award from Healthgrades (2022)
Cardiology	Three-star rating for patient care and outcomes in aortic valve replacement (AVR) combined with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (2023)
Cardiology	Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) from the American College of Cardiology
Cardiology	High performing hospital for heart failure by U.S. News & World Report
Cardiology	Five-star recipient for Pacemaker procedures from Healthgrades
Diabetes	High performing hospital for diabetes by U.S. News & World Report
Emergency Care	Designated Level I Trauma Center for adults and children
Gastroenterology	America´s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award from Healthgrades (2024)
Gastroenterology	Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award from Healthgrades (2023)
Gynecology	Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award from Healthgrades (2023, 2022, 2021)
Gynecology	Five-star recipient for Gynecologic Procedures and Hysterectomy from Healthgrades
Hospital	Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for five consecutive years (2019 - 2023)
Hospital	Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades (2024, 2023, 2022)
Hospital	Top Performer Hospital on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission
Hospital	Hospital accreditation by The Joint Commission
Labor and Delivery	Designated Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by Texas Department of State Health Services
Labor and Delivery	Designated Level II Maternal Facility by Texas Department of State Health Services
Labor and Delivery	Five-star recipient for Vaginal Delivery and C-Section Delivery from Healthgrades
Labor and Delivery	Labor and Delivery Excellence Award from Healthgrades (2023, 2022, 2021)
Labor and Delivery	Obstetrics And Gynecology Excellence Award from Healthgrades (2023, 2022, 2021)
Nephrology	High performing hospital for kidney failure by U.S. News & World Report
Neurology	Advanced Primary Stoke Center certification from The Joint Commission
Neurology	Designated Level II Stroke Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services
Neurology	Get With The Guidelines Stroke: Gold Plus Achievement award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award from the American Heart Association (2024)
Neurology	Stroke Care Excellence Award from Healthgrades (2023)
Neurology	Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award from Healthgrades (2023)
Pulmonary	Lung Cancer Screening Center designation from the American College of Radiology
Pulmonary	High performing hospital for COPD by U.S. News & World Report
Pulmonary	High performing hospital for pneumonia by U.S. News & World Report
Surgery	Five-star recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery from Healthgrades (2021)

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Program
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Emergency Medical Services	Fellowship
Family Medicine	Residency
Hand Surgery	Fellowship
Internal Medicine	Residency
Medical Toxicology	Fellowship
Pediatric Emergency Medicine	Fellowship
Physician Assistant	Fellowship
Plastic Surgery	Residency
Psychiatry	Residency
Quality and Patient Safety	Fellowship
Ultrasound	Fellowship

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Program
Emergency Medicine	Residency, Fellowship
Family Medicine	Residency
Hand Surgery	Fellowship
Internal Medicine	Residency
Medical Toxicology	Fellowship
Pediatric Emergency Medicine	Fellowship
Physician Assistant	Fellowship
Plastic Surgery	Residency
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery	Residency
Psychiatry	Fellowship

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department/Service	Support Options for Uninsured Patients
Emergency Department	- 24/7 emergency care regardless of ability to pay - Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) compliance
Financial Assistance	- Financial Assistance Policy for eligible patients - 100% discount for incomes below 200% of Federal Poverty Level - Partial discounts for incomes 201-400% of Federal Poverty Level - Minnesota Attorney General Discount for uninsured MN residents
Patient Financial Services	- Payment plans - Assistance applying for government programs like Medicaid - Financial counselors available
Uninsured Discount	- Automatic discount for all uninsured patients - Excludes elective cosmetic procedures
Community Health	- Assistance finding insurance options - Referrals to community health clinics
Billing	- Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) discount - No more than AGB charged for emergency/medically necessary care

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Partners
Critical Care Research Center	HealthPartners Institute, Methodist Hospital
Cardiology	University of Minnesota
Emergency Medicine	HealthPartners Institute for Medical Education, University of Minnesota
Internal Medicine	University of Minnesota Medical School
Neuroscience	HealthPartners Neuroscience Center
Trauma	University of Minnesota Medical School

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Emergency Medicine	Emergency department new graduate residency program
Hospital-wide	Be1Support1 nursing mentorship program for newly graduated RNs
Hospital-wide	Nurse residency and fellowship structured program
Hospital-wide	Individualized orientation with mentorship for new nursing staff
Hospital-wide	One-on-one mentorship model for all incoming hospitalists
Intensive Care	Critical care nurse residency program

Regions Hospital Nearest Places

Hotels

0.3 km

4.6

The Saint Paul Hotel

Historic luxury hotel, on-site restaurant, fitness center

0.3 km

4.4

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Paul Downtown

Free breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center

0.4 km

4.5

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown

Free hot breakfast, indoor pool, evening reception

0.5 km

4.3

Courtyard by Marriott St. Paul Downtown

On-site restaurant, fitness center, business center

0.6 km

4.1

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront

River views, on-site restaurant, fitness center

0.7 km

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul Downtown

Indoor pool, on-site restaurant, fitness center

Florists and Gift Shops

0 km

4.3

Bright Corner Gift Shop

Hospital gift shop, flowers, cards, snacks

0.8 km

4.5

A Precious Petals Florist

Flower delivery, arrangements, plants

0.9 km

4.2

Jerry´s Roses

Rose arrangements, flower delivery

1.0 km

4.7

Your Enchanted Florist

Custom arrangements, event flowers

0.9 km

4.6

Candyland

Candy, popcorn, gifts

1.0 km

4.8

Golden Fig

Gourmet foods, local products, gifts

Food and Restaurant

0.5 km

4.5

Downtowner Woodfire Grill

American, Steakhouse, Seafood

0.8 km

4.5

Cossetta´s Italian Market & Pizzeria

Italian, Pizza, Deli

0.9 km

4.6

The St. Paul Grill

American, Steakhouse, Fine Dining

1.0 km

4.6

Meritage

French, European, Fine Dining

0.7 km

4.5

Handsome Hog

Southern, Barbecue, American

1.0 km

4.5

Cafe Latte

American, Cafe, Desserts

Pharmacies

0 km

4.1

Regions Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

Full-service pharmacy, Medicaid/Medicare accepted, Compounding

0.5 km

4.3

Gillette Children´s Specialty Healthcare Pharmacy

Pediatric specialty pharmacy, Medicaid/Medicare accepted

0.6 km

3.9

Fairview Pharmacy

Full-service pharmacy, Drive-thru

0.7 km

3.7

Walgreens

24-hour pharmacy, Drive-thru, Photo services

0.8 km

4.5

Genoa Healthcare

Mental health specialty pharmacy, Medication management

0.9 km

4.8

Como Pharmacy

Independent pharmacy, Personalized service

Taxi and Transportation

0.5 km

4.2

St. Paul Yellow Taxi

24/7 service, Airport transfers, Local rides

0.7 km

4.5

Transportation Plus

Airport shuttles, Corporate transportation, Event services

0.3 km

3.8

Metro Transit

Bus service, Light rail, Commuter trains

On-demand

4.3

Uber

Ridesharing, UberX, UberXL, Uber Black

On-demand

4.1

Lyft

Ridesharing, Standard, XL, Lux

0.9 km

Airport Taxi

Airport transfers, Flat rates, 24/7 service

ATMs and Banks

0.29 miles

3.8

Wells Fargo ATM

ATM, Bank

0.51 miles

3.5

Penfield Lunds ATM

ATM

0.3 miles

3.7

US Bank ATM

ATM

0.7 miles

4.2

TopLine Federal Credit Union ATM

ATM, Credit Union

0.8 miles

Chase Bank

ATM, Bank

0.9 miles

3.9

Bank of America ATM

ATM, Bank

Parking Lots

0.1 km

3.9

Regions Hospital South Ramp

24/7 access, Covered parking, Patient/visitor parking

0.2 km

3.7

Regions Hospital West Ramp

Covered parking, Patient/visitor parking, Accessible parking

0.3 km

4.1

Gillette Children´s Valet Parking

Valet parking, Patient/visitor parking, Accessible parking

Shopping Malls

0.9 km

4.4

Keg and Case Market

Food hall, brewery, shops

0.8 km

3.8

Sears Building

Historic building, mixed-use development

0.9 km

4.4

Union Depot

Transit hub, shops, restaurants

Stationery and Copying Services

0.9 km

4.9

Minuteman Press

Printing, copying, signs, banners, promotional products

0.8 km

4.8

PostNet

Printing, shipping, design services

0.7 km

4.5

The UPS Store

Printing, copying, shipping, mailboxes

Car Rental

0.3 km

4.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Economy cars, SUVs, Trucks, Vans

0.5 km

3.9

Budget Car Rental

Economy cars, SUVs, Luxury vehicles

0.8 km

3.7

Hertz

Economy cars, SUVs, Luxury vehicles

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

Patients praised the efficiency and professionalism of the staff at Regions Hospital. The quick response and exemplary care provided by the emergency room staff stood out particularly. Reviewers mentioned exceptional treatment throughout their stay and noted that the medical staff ran thorough tests and provided attentive care. The follow-up services were also highlighted as being outstanding, with overall experiences described as superior compared to other facilities.

❌ Summary of Negative Reviews

Negative reviews focused on long waiting times and inadequate staffing, especially concerning mental health services. Some patients reported unsatisfactory postpartum care despite praising the labor and delivery nurses. Concerns were raised about the treatment of patients with dementia, including inappropriate restraints and medication administration without consent. These reviews advise others to seek care elsewhere, particularly for emergencies and specific health conditions.

Working Hours

Emergency Department

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Outpatient Services

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Diagnostic Imaging

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Laboratory Services

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Department Phones

Department	Phone
Main Hospital	651-254-3456
Burn Center	651-254-2876
Cancer Care Center	651-254-3572
Family Birth Center	651-254-3300
Heart Center	651-254-4887
Mental Health	651-254-3200
Radiology	651-254-3791

Language and Translation Services

English
Spanish
Somali
Cambodian
Lao
Vietnamese
Burmese
Amharic
Oromo
Nepali
Thai
American Sign Language

Regions Hospital

NPI Number : 1629006457

640 Jackson St, St Paul, MN 55101

(651) 254-3456

www.healthpartners.com

Departments

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Neurology

Orthopedics

Pulmonary Medicine

Ophthalmology

Ear, Nose & Throat

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pediatrics

Oncology

Urology

Dermatology

Dental Care

Mental Health

Radiology

Appointment Information

Visiting Hours

Important Doctors

Ifrah A. Abdi

Peter A. Cole

Laura A. Dean

Harley Seth Dresner

Christopher J. Hillard

Irshad H. Jafri

Charlene E. McEvoy

Rebecca Rossom

Paul H. Sufka

Samuel J. Stellpflug

Regions Hospital Information

Management and Leadership Team

Average Salary

Support Programs for Patients

Payment Plans

Accepted Insurance Companies

Cost Consulting

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Digital Health Services

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Collaborative Research Projects

Professional Development Programs

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Internship and Observation Programs

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Hospital Research Collaborations

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Regions Hospital Nearest Places

Hotels

The Saint Paul Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Paul Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott St. Paul Downtown

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul Downtown

Florists and Gift Shops

Bright Corner Gift Shop

A Precious Petals Florist

Jerry´s Roses

Your Enchanted Florist

Candyland

Golden Fig

Food and Restaurant

Downtowner Woodfire Grill

Cossetta´s Italian Market & Pizzeria

The St. Paul Grill

Meritage

Handsome Hog

Cafe Latte

Pharmacies

Regions Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

Gillette Children´s Specialty Healthcare Pharmacy

Fairview Pharmacy