Telling stories. Sharing ideas. Healthy advice.

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98% artery blockage took him by surprise

Eric had been dealing with chest pains for about a week, but only when he bent over to do something like tie his shoes.

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The healthy woman’s heart attack

Early in January 2017, Bobbijo felt something was wrong, and passed it off as acid reflux, thinking it would go away.

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Want a healthy heart?

We all have heard the things we should be doing to have a healthy heart. Diet and exercise. Diet and exercise. Diet and exercise.

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Ahmed Warfa in clinic room, ecmo, improving chances for survival, lungs fail, shallow breathing, chest pain

ECMO: Improving chances for survival when heart, lungs fail

A knock on his neighbor’s door may have saved Ahmed Warfa’s life. He was experiencing chest pain when he went to his neighbor for help.

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Hospice care is palliative care, but not all palliative care is hospice care

The terms “palliative care” and “hospice care” are often used interchangeably when, in fact, they are not the same thing.

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Gratitude is good for you!

Gratitude is the quality, feeling or act of being thankful. It is appreciation for the things and people around you.

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1 in 10 Women: Endometriosis

Endometriosis, a potentially disabling condition, affects approximately 200 hundred million women’s lives.

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Dr. Cutts, Safety Net Champion, advocates for needs of underserved children

Dr. Cutts has been a positive force for change as a general pediatrician with special expertise in pediatric nutrition.

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NICU babies befriend crochet octopi – and how you can help!

In 2018, Hennepin Healthcare’s NICU celebrated 50 years of caring for our tiniest patients. That’s 50+ years of putting our preemies first!

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Breastfeeding help… even before a baby is born

Visiting with a lactation consultant before your baby arrives can help you prepare to breastfeed or provide expressed milk.

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144 nurses and counting: How nurse recognition blossomed at Hennepin thanks to DAISY program

She is wonderful with her patients. Her actions are excellent, a true statement of her skills. She demonstrates excellent nursing care.

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Physical therapy can help kiddos with toileting problems

Bladder and bowel dysfunction (difficulty with urination and/or having a bowel movement) in children can be very distressing to the child. 

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Get your skin ready for the winter

Dry skin and eczema are two of the most common conditions the dermatologists at Hennepin Healthcare see in winter.

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Two heart attacks – two different types of pain

Pain from a heart attack can take on different forms for women and subtle differences could make a difference for patients.

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Soothe your soles and save your toes

Lutzke received treatment for her diabetic osteomyelitis abscess at Hennepin Healthcare’s Center for Wound Healing and Limb Preservation.

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The history of trauma care

As Hennepin Healthcare celebrates 30 years of Level 1 Adult & Pediatric Trauma verification, it’s important to look back in time.

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Sports physicals create opportunities for healthy conversations

For all young athletes gearing up to play this fall, the medical community recommends a sports physical clinic visit.

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One day at a time…celebrating 50 years of Knapp Rehabilitation

It’s hard to put into words the daily life at Knapp Rehab. To end up in Knapp, something pretty awful sent you there.

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The grizzly bear in your (neighbor’s) backyard

My three-year-old daughter was testing limits while we were visiting family a few weeks ago, and she fell into their swimming pool.

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What is a chemical peel?

What is a chemical peel? Chemical peels have been around for a long time, and if you have thought of trying one, you’ll be surprised.

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